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TomTom ONE v4 Western Europe | 
 enlarge | Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
Buy New: £134.98
New (20) from £134.98
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 163
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 6.9 x 1.8
MPN: 1EE0.002.02
Model: 1EE0.002.02
UPC: 636926019750
EAN: 0636926019750
ASIN: B0018NV94O
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 It works! September 3, 2008
GeoffP (Dournazac, France)
As an ex geography teacher I had always been happy to rely on my knowledge of the UK and map reading abilities. Now I live in France and things are more difficult. I had to look up where places were, plan a route and sometimes have to write it down. Isn't that what a GPS system does for you? So I went for TomTom Europe v4. Apart from taking over an hour to locate satellites when switched on for the first time (we were having a thunderstorm at the time - would that make a difference?) it has done everything it is supposed to without any problems at all. Highly recommended.
4th edition... spot on! August 31, 2008
Mr. K. Sandiford (UK)
Received this product not far after launch date and it replaced my old (and slightly bulkier) '3rd edition'. Build quality is of a very high standard, (although the usb is set a bit deeply into the unit but don't let that put you off) and the new sucker screen attachment thing is nothing short of genius! Generally, the software appears to be the same but it locked onto sat signal a helluva lot faster than previous editions and is so small and light you REALLY could fit it into a shirt pocket this time!
Just one issue, why is it called a '22', anyway replace those v3's people!
 I'm very happy with it: some pros and cons to help you decide August 28, 2008
Nicholas Sales (London, England)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought the TomTom One 22 Western Europe for my wife to use in her new car. She travels and lives in Italy and the UK, so the Western Europe edition was essential.
I have been using TomTom software for 5 years now, and the newest version on this product is excellent - very easy to use.
Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase - just one technical problem that I am technically able enough to resolve, but might have presented a significant problem to a non-technical person - see below.
Now, a feature list, and some pros and cons to help you decide whether you want to buy it.
Features I like:
- windscreen mount (integrated but detachable) is very effective (strong suction) AND attached to the TomTom. Just one small thing to carry around, and no tell-tale mount left in view of thieves in the car
- very loud clear instructions from the large speaker on the back of the device
- around 3.5 hours from a charge when new (should improve over time, as the battery "seasons")
- automatic day/night colour scheme switching using light sensor
- "Help Me" feature which lists emergency services, hospitals, roadside recovery etc. for your current GPS location
- TomTom software, which I think is the best and easiest to use of all the SatNav products on the market
Pros:
- small, lightweight, single unit
- TomTom Home software is very easy to use, and handles all software feature updates, backups, etc.
- very high visibility screen even in strong sunlight
- satellite location data ("ephemera") downloadable weekly from TomTom, speed GPS acquisition up to just 5-15 seconds, even indoors
- small and discrete enough to use as a handheld device when walking
- FAQs and support on the TomTom site enabled me (technically competent person) to diagnose and fix the software problem below in a few minutes
- good build quality
- touchscreen stays remarkably fingerprint and dirt free, with anti-glare coating
Cons:
- was very difficult (and scary, as we thought we'd break it) to detach the windscreen mount from the SatNav itself the first time (a doddle when we figured out how, though)
- supplied manual is practically useless (although a much more comprehensive one is available online via TomTom Home)
- no mains charger supplied (purchasable separately); USB and in-car leads only
- the first time I connected to TomTom Home a software update was available, which resulted in a flashing red cross on the screen and a completely unusable device. (I was able to fix this, by deleting all the system files, after backing up, but it wasn't a trivial task). A new software update was released almost immediately afterwards, so I think there might have been a software problem...
Tip:
- as soon as you buy a SatNav, back it up onto your computer before you use it!
Summary:
I would recommend this device, with the maps set you actually need above all the others, including the widescreen (XL) ones. You don't get any benefit from the extra width in my opinion, because you're not looking at them for long enough to see anything except the data at the bottom or the middle of the map!
 Beware August 11, 2008
python
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
TomTom ONE v4 Western EuropeGreat until you want to load the updated maps and satellite positions, I had two and each one locked up after instructing me to disconnect from computer. the phone and online back up is also useless.Yes the mount is good, and no problem with in car charger connection,but what good is that on a product that cannot be updated! Extremely disappointed.Am going to look at a Garmin
Excellent device! August 10, 2008
David Allison (Hampshire, UK)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought the TomTom One V4 Western Europe as an upgrade from running TomTom Navigator 5 on my PDA.
I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend the TomTom range.
It was very quick to get started (just a few minor problems with TomTom Home down for maintenance) and update the maps and software via the USB cable.
It acquires satellite lock incredibly quickly. My old system would take an age to get a lock, this device can get a lock in seconds even when I am in the house.
The software is very intuitive and easy to use. No need to read any instructions, it is all just obvious.
Some people expect sat-navs to give perfect directions but no sat-nav can replace local knowledge. So far I have been more than happy with the routes its suggested, and any route is better than no route when your lost!
I was worried that the screen would be too small (I considered the XL) but the screen is very clear and easy to see so all good. I do not use sat-nav often enough to justify the XL or GO range.
Basically it just works. I would recommend the TomTom range but used the product advisor on the TomTom website to make sure you get the model with the features you need!
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