At first I had bought a Garmin Nuvi but I was having major difficulty getting my maps updated. Well, I thought I would take a little more of a chance and spend $99.00 for a TomTom’s ONE 123 3.3-inch that was on sale, half off. After already investing now in two GP systems, I opted for the smaller model, but it proved more than enough for my needs. Here are some of its excellent points.

It starts up quickly. Even in the fog around the lake where I live, it comes up almost instantly, and stays up. It is easily mounted. I can snap it into place and it never falls off. The screen itself is very easy and clear to understand, the easiest to read of any that I’ve seen. Quite clear, the screen indicates speed and limits, the time and the estimated time to my arrival. Finding points of interest couldn’t be easier. I just tap in what I am looking for, like a particular restaurant, and it just quickly, clearly, and accurately pops up! I can enter intersections, and zip codes without any trouble or problem. I love the simplicity of the navigation menu, and I was pleased that the configuration has many, many complicated options, but they are easy to locate and change. Purposefully rerouting (around a car accident, for example) takes only two touches. I love the clear, loud voice that is easy to hear and easy to understand, and it never fails to change from the daylight screen to the night time.

TomTom’s ONE 123 3.3-inch GPS device plugs and plays. Pull it out of the box and it’s ready to go. Touch the screen and you’re ready to drive away. You will receive crystal-clear spoken directions that will keep you from getting lost again. TomTom’s interface has been rated by professionals and therefore guaranteed to be top notch.

This GPS system has maps preloaded so you really can just jump in the car and go when you take it from the box. It has safety features such as its “Help Me” menu to guarantee complete access to emergency vehicles and to get immediate service for your automobile.

Some of the things this model of the TomTom GPS system includes are complete, pre-loaded maps, TomTom Map Share, which allows you to correct street names as well as to make use of the changes other members in the company’s databank have made. In addition it has an EasyPort mount that is small, can be folded and stored in your pocket or purse. You can get free software to keep your GPS up to date, and you can even get a feature that the company calls “QuickGPSfix” which will help your device reconnect with satellites more quickly when contact has been lost. If you’d like to pay for the optional service, you can even find the cheapest gas prices in your area.