The TomTom ONR 130 3.5 GPS Navigator is a very good buy at its price. First, the sound level is excellent. Even for those a little hard of hearing at 50% volume it’s crystal clear. Anything higher than that begins to get too loud. One minor drawback is that it will sometimes fall out of its case when I am adjusting it, but as long as I hold on to both parts of the device, the holder and the navigator, there is no problem. I was surprised as to how current the maps on the unit are. Of course I updated it right away when I bought it, thereby getting the newest map, and much to my surprise, it had shopping centers and interstate on and off ramps in my area that had only been completed in the previous 6 months.

Even though maps are almost always out of date the moment you get one, I was amazed at how TomTom keeps theirs updated. I use my GPS for finding places I don’t know, and I am pleased with how well it does it for me. It might not suit everyone in choosing the route they would have taken, but if you already know all the shortcuts, why do you need a GPS? This TomTom will tell you when you have arrived, and if you get confused about the directions it is giving you, it will reroute you almost instantly. The maps are detailed, some even showing service roads in our shopping areas. A safety feature that I really appreciate is how it locks onto your location quite quickly in case of an emergency. The accuracy of its positioning is surprisingly accurte, but not always perfect. Like Map Quest it sometimes is a little off from the exact location, but for the money, this device is a terrific deal. I highly recommend it, especially for those who want the maximum capability for the lowest price.

One of the best things about the basic TomTom ONE 130 3.5 is its portability. You don’t have to struggle with that oversized windshield mounting device any more. Now you can just take off the entire navigation system, including the mounting piece, and put it into your pocket or purse. Of course that’s not the only benefit of the ONE 130 series. It also features the ultra-reliable navigation plus the plug and play system that you expect. This basic model has all the important features that the more advanced ones have, such as a touch sensitive screen, an emergency menu, and clear directions. QuickGPSfix helps the device make contact with satellites more quickly to ensure a faster start, and you can buy additional software for more features.

One of the best new features of the new ONE 130S is that it adds text-to-speech. Now instead of just hearing the distance and the direction in which should you make a turn, you will also hear the name of the street. For example, “In 100 yards turn right on Washington Street.” This exciting new feature is probably the best addition to this newer model, making it worth it to move up to the “S”. Last but not least, TomTom’s designs have always been sleek and attractive with their black casing and elegant screen. You won’t be disappointed in your purchase of the TomTom ONE 130 3.5 inch GPS Navigator.