TomTom VIA 1500 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

• Features:Real Time Traffic Updates, Emergency Menu, Advanced Lane Guidance, IQ RouteTM, Text-to-Speech
• Mapping Features: Turn-by-Turn Voice Instructions, Built-In Maps, 3-D Map View, Automatic Route Recalculation, Map Share Technology
• Map Coverage: United States
• Display Features:LCD Screen, Touch Screen
• Screen Size: 5.0 "
• Screen Resolution: 480 x 272
• Built-In Memory Storage Capacity: 4GB
• Wired Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Mount Type: Suction
• Includes:Car Mounts, Car Adapter, Adhesive Mounts, User Manual, USB Cable
• Dimensions: 5.3 " H x 1.3 " W x 3.7 " T
• Weight: 0.5 Lb.
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

I really like this unit. Unfortunately, there is some unresolved issue with VIA units not being able to activate the lifetime map feature update through tomtom. See discussion forum here: . Just wanted to give amazon customers a heads up to avoid this unit until tomtom resolves there issues. The customer support has a tendency to quicky close tickets they are burying their heads in the sand with this issue and not being honest with customers which is extremely annoying. My first experience with tomtom not impressed...

Since the review was written tomtom has fixed the map update issue. The only other complaint I would have is my mount broke early on. I can get it put together and working but then it pops apart again pretty easy.

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Normally I don't write reviews,and certainly I'm not going to submit a novel here, but I do need to let others know what I personally think, especially given the two reviews that had a bad experience. Mine was terrific. Its a very solid, but lightweight unit. The integrated mount system is very elegant and it plain works. When collapsed, the device fits neatly into either a center console or a glove box. The cord is important as without it, the unit will not be able to predict traffic. There is a small knob on the cord that lives close (6-12 inches?) to the GPS when mounted, which is not at all obtrusive, but it receives a radio signal relaying traffic info. So the cord charges AND delivers important info. Pretty slick--so it doesn't add bulk to a nice thin piece of hardware. Gotta tell you, the screen is beautiful. 5 inches is just sweet. I used to have a much smaller one and I wasn't keen on a big unit, but boy this is nice! Oh, and it rotates! 90º or 180º, so it fits anywhere! All the relevant info, and you decide what else you want to show up. Totally customizable interface too. I could have sprung for the more expensive blue-tooth and voice activated gizmo, but that's not my style. Get me there, and tell me if there's a problem ahead and I'm a very happy camper. Last note. I did plug it into my computer and updated the device. Waited as I was supposed to, and then viola! All set and good to go. No issues. Enjoy!

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Can't add a lot more than what Wolverine has already written, except to emhasize I haven't experienced any problems with my Tom Tom VIA 1500 unit. Maps updated in my first connection (several months ago) and it has worked flawlessly from day-one.

Once you've become familiar with it's menu structure it's easy to use and adjust to your specifications. It does a great job warning of traffic delays as well as offering alternative routes when it will save you time. I love it's big screen, how easy it is to attach to your windshield or to other surfaces and the ease it is to adjust it to the best viewing angle.

Owning a stand-alone GPS with these features (especially in comparison to those on many smartphones today) to me is a no-brainer. It's well worth the cost in consideration of the savings in time and frustration when you find yourself traveling to unfamiliar areas. No longer do I need to look up and print out maps via the 'Net! With regular use the Tom Tom has easily paid for itself.

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I have five GPS units now and three are tomtoms, with the VIA 1500TM as my most recent purchase. The initial setup was without error and while sitting on the kitchen table waiting for update it immediately found satellites! I didn't expect that based on some previous reviews of this unit. I have used the traffic and red light camera feature and find the menu simple and intuitive. The screen is clear and the window mount works well. There is no advertising like other brands. And the website update works without a hitch. I am glad I bought it and perhaps I jumped the gun for it to be an X-mas present. Oh well!

GREAT GPS!! Updated after 5 years of using the TomTom One. What a difference in every respect. Great mount (no more falling off the windshield); swivel view; traffic indication; etc. Add to that that I paid north of $150 years ago for substantially less technology. This is an incredible leap forward. Yeah!!!!!