TomTom Start - Ireland & UK
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Product Code: tt-start-ire
The Start - Ireland & UK
Our recommendation: Best budget Ireland & UK sat-nav
Bundle includes
The Start is the latest entry-level in-car sat-nav from TomTom. Preloaded with Ireland and UK maps the modus operandi here is to 'keep it simple'. This is a basic sat-nav at a very affordable price but it has features of the more expensive models in the TomTom range - IQ Routes and MapShare.
Earlier versions of the Start do not contain a postcode search feature but this is now available through a firmware update from TomTom Home.
Features
Features
- TeleAtlas mapping preloaded with latest maps 30-day guarantee
- Map data includes Ireland and UK
- 3.5" diagonal TFT LCD touchscreen display (320 x 240 pixels, 64K colours)
- Simplified menu - two simple buttons 'Plan route' and 'Browse map'.
- TomTom Map Share Technology - add, update and personalise your maps
- IQ Routes Technology - calculates your routes based on real average speeds and not maximum speed
- 2D/3D map display
- Optional removable external covers to spice up your device - 6 colours available
- Optional warning when exceeding speed limit (if available from map data)
Package Includes
- TomTom Start Ireland & UK
- 12-24 volt vehicle charger
- Easyport Vehicle suction cup mount
- USB Cable
- Documentation
Product Detail
The Start is TomTom's new budget in-car sat nav which incorporates simplicity and smart route planning. Designed for the occasional drivers, the Start is an entry-level sat nav with preloaded maps for Ireland and UK.
Although it doesn't come with extra features that appear on other TomToms - Bluetooth®, advanced lane guidance - it does come with the necessary features that will get you to your destination such as IQ Routes, Map Share and TomTom's latest map guarantee.
Countries covered: Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom.
Technical Details
Physical & Performance: |
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| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: | 94 x 81 x 20 mm |
| Display size: | 3.5" diag |
| Display resolution, WxH: | QVGA resolution, 320 x 240 pixels |
| Display type: | TFT LCD, 64K colour |
| Weight: | 125 grams |
| Battery: | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life: | up to 2 hours |
| Waterproof: | no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: | yes, QuickGPSfix |
Maps & Memory: |
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| Basemap: | yes |
| Maps: | Ireland & UK preloaded |
| Ability to add maps: | yes |
| Built-in memory: | yes |
| Accepts data cards: | no |
Features: |
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| Voice prompts: | yes (internal speaker) |
| Speaks street names: | no |
| 3D map view: | yes |
| Allow multiple destinations: | no |
| Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): | yes |
| Choice of route setup (quickest, shortest, off road): | yes |
| Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): | yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): | yes |
| Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: | no |
| Traffic information: | no |
| MP3 player: | no |
| Audio book player: | no |
| Picture viewer: | no |
| Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): | no |
| Postcode navigation: | yes |
| Touchscreen: | yes |
| Remote control: | no |
| Car speed linked volume: | yes |
| Speed limit warnings: | yes |
| Buddy feature: | no |
| Anti-theft feature: | no |
| Motorcycle-friendly: | no |
| Additional: | Please note: Like most USB Mass Storage devices, this product is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows Me. |
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