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10 out of 10
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 398 reviews of TOM TOM start 20 / 25 from international magazines and websites.
Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.9/10. Comparing these reviews to 288927 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 98/100 (or 9.8 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
8 out of 10
Summary: The first TomTom Starts (photo above) came with a small screen, small price tag and features that were previously reserved for the mid-range. The new Start 20 and 25 unfortunately cost a good bit more. They have almost all the advantages of the Via 110...
Conclusion: The TomTom Start 20 doesn't suffer too much at the hands of models further up the range when judged solely on route guidance. This model will be a very good choice for anyone who doesn't need traffic information, connected services or Bluetooth. It's a...
Pro : Rapid journey calculations ; Nice finish ; Compact and practical suction mount ; Good navigation interface
Cons : Only one programmable stage ; No traffic info ; Aesthetically uninteresting ; Screen lacks responsiveness
8 out of 10
Summary: Satellite navigation devices have had a tough time of late, with smartphones offering all the same features for free, without having to carry another gadget around. TomTom hopes that the affordable Start 20 will get people to switch from their iPhones...
Conclusion: If you still haven't managed to get round to buying a sat-nav device, the TomTom Start 20 is a good place to start. It's affordable, well equipped and the impressive screen makes it easier to view and to use than a smartphone or other sat-nav rivals.
Pro : At 4.3 inches, the TomTom Start 20 may be a lot smaller than high-end rivals, but it's still bigger than the majority of smartphones. It's also easy to see in all conditions – including bright sunshine – and the widescreen aspect ratio is perfect for...
Cons : There's very little to dislike about the TomTom Start 20. It's affordable, and using it means that your smartphone's battery life won't take a hit
8 out of 10
Summary: TomTom brings some of its premium features to its budget Start range.
Conclusion: TomTom's Start 20 still isn't the most keenly priced sat-nav on the market. But street prices for the UK-only model have already fallen below £100, with the European version £10-20 more expensive. Whilst you can get Mio's 5in Spirit 685 for the same as...
Pro : 4.3in widescreen ; Same menu system as higher-end models ; 4GB memory
Cons : The RDS-TMC receiver add-on is expensive ; 5in models now available for same price ; Integrated screen mount
10 out of 10
Summary: If you're looking to get away by car this summer, then the new TomTom Start 20 is something you should consider taking along for the ride.
Conclusion: So should the TomTom Start 20 be on your shopping list? Absolutely. For £130 you get a dedicated sat nav that beats the pants off most of its standalone rivals and makes those freebie apps you can download for your phone look inadequate by comparison....
Pro : Slick unit ; Good screen ; Easy to use ; The price is right
Cons : No traffic info