TomTom Start

• alaTest.co.uk

  9 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 874 reviews of TomTom Start from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.6/10. Comparing these reviews to 288927 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 88/100 (or 8.8 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• digitalversus.com

  6 out of 10

Summary: While top-end sat navs seem to be packed with growing numbers of ever-more advanced functions, the TomTom Start² stands out for its sheer simplicity and basic but effective operation. Although you can't expect to find all the functions you'd get in a...

Conclusion: The Start² is a good entry-level product from TomTom. It's intentionally basic, although still manages to pack in most of the navigation features TomTom previously reserved for its top-end models. We'd recommend the Start² to anyone on a tight budget,...

Pro : Very easy to use ; Very good IQ Routes function ; Compact design and good suction mount ; Full range of navigation functions

Cons : Some settings a little limited

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• trustedreviews.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: TomTom's entry-level model gets its second incarnation just four months after its original manifestation. So what's new?

Conclusion: The TomTom Start2 is a capable sat-nav for a reasonable price. However, the new features, whilst welcome, are not that extensive, and the current street price is not much less than the launch price, making this still not quite the budget bargain...

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• itreviews.co.uk

  0 out of 10

Summary: TomTom's entry-level Start sat-nav first appeared during the second half of 2009, and the new Start 2 keeps the same physical design but brings some welcome additions to the still rather basic feature set. While expensive ...

Conclusion: It may be an entry-level sat-nav in terms of features, although at this price it's definitely not a budget choice. But those who want a simple product for no-fuss navigation will find it fits the bill perfectly, and the new features make it even more...

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• techradar.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: Buying a sat nav which won't break the bank means you risk getting hopelessly lost at the hands of shoddy equipment, but the new TomTom Start2 aims to bring fully featured satellite navigation to those with the most meagre of budgets.

Conclusion: If you're looking for a simple pocket-sized sat nav for those occasional ventures into the unknown, the Start2 is the perfect option.

Pro : Simple interface ; Easy to operate ; Pocket sized ; Strong suction pad ; Fantastic maps and reliable navigation

Cons : Inaccurate touchscreen ; Free roaming map browsing useless ; More available for the money ; Limited features for more experienced users

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