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Brand | TomTom |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Screen Size | 5 Inches |
Special Feature | includes_lifetime_map_updates |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Map Type | US and Canada |
Sport | Outdoor Lifestyle |
Included Components | GPS |
Battery Life | 3 Hours |
Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount |
About this item
- Get over 1 million more miles of mapped roads in the US
- Stay up-to-date on road changes with Free Lifetime Map Updates
- Navigate with ease using premium maps of the US, Canada & Mexico
- Travel in style with the new, slim design and integrated Fold and Go EasyPort Mount
- Plan routes easily with smarter user interface on a bright 5-inch touchscreen
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.3 x 5.3 x 3.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
ASIN | B004MYFTEW |
Item model number | 1EN5.019.01 |
Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #340,521 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #5 in Powersports GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
RAM | 4096 MB |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | includes_lifetime_map_updates |
Other display features | Speakers |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | GPS |
Manufacturer | TomTom Incorporated |
Date First Available | February 8, 2011 |
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Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Touch Screen | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
User interface | 3.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Accuracy | — | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Voice Recognition | — | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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control method | touch | touch | touch | voice | touch | voice |
resolution | 480 x 272 | — | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 |
mounting type | Dashboard Mount | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Suction Cup Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
battery average life | 3 hours | — | — | 1 hours | 1 hours | 1 hours |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
TomTom VIA 1505 M
Your Journey… more intuitive than ever
Updated, more intuitive, and well-designed. And, the VIA 1505 M has Free Lifetime Map Updates and a bigger 5″ screen.
In addition to its intuitive features, the VIA 1505 M has a 5″ screen for a better view of the road ahead. Once you drive with a TomTom device, you’ll never want to drive without one. TomTom created the first digital maps for drivers; we are a world leader in navigation. At TomTom, we realize that the best in-car navigation should be easy to use and have the best quality maps. We’re here to ensure your journey is smooth, from start to finish.
Explore a new way of navigation—with a VIA
We have updated the VIA series with sleek new hardware and a 5″ screen. It’s now designed to include a better user interface, sharper graphics and more visible icons—for a better view of the road ahead.
Enjoy your journey, intuitively
The VIA 1505 M is perfect for anyone who wants easy-to-use, intuitive navigation. It also comes with Free Lifetime Map Updates, so your maps change when the roads do, for the life of your VIA. Every device in this series includes our TomTom Maps with IQ Routes and Map Share technology. These devices keep you up-to-date with dynamic road changes on a daily basis, with maps that cover the US, Canada and Mexico.
Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates
Free Lifetime Map Updates
Get the best directions possible: your TomTom device will receive free updated maps, for the life of your device. So you'll know where there are new roads, or road changes — on an ongoing basis.
Advanced Lane Guidance—know the correct lane, in advance
Know which way to go—in advance
Advanced Lane Guidance
Never miss your exit or turn with Advanced Lane Guidance. It shows you exactly which lane to take before you approach an exit, turn or difficult intersection—so you can stay on the right path.
Local information—at your fingertips
Points of Interest
Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest, from gas stations to hotels, so you're sure to find what you want.
Help when you need it
Roadside Assistance
Need help? TomTom’s Roadside Assistance connects you to a specialist—wherever or whenever you need one.
The fastest routes and most accurate arrival times
IQ Routes
The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!
Hardware
5″ Touchscreen
With a bigger 5″ screen, you can see your TomTom maps clearer than ever. Our touchscreen technology makes it easy to plug in a new destination, pull up a point of interest, or get extra information. So you can sit back and enjoy the ride, knowing that you've got the world's best navigation at your fingertips.
Integrated mount with flip screen attaches easily to
your windshield or dashboard.
Integrated Mount
Your device has a folding mount on the back, so it attaches easily to your windshield; use the optional disk to attach it to your dashboard.
Specifications
- 5″ (13 cm) 16:9 Resistive screen
- Screen resolution of 480 x 272 pixels
Map Coverage
US, Canada & Mexico
Your device comes with the latest maps of the US, Canada and Mexico installed already, so you are ready to navigate.
Map Share
Free Daily Map Changes from the Map Share community. Includes dynamic changes like new speed limits and blocked roads. Some things change overnight and can delay your journey. Map Share helps you deal with the more frequent road changes. Avoid detours and get to your destination even faster.
What's in the Box
- TomTom VIA 1505 M device with preloaded maps
- USB cable
- Car charger
- Documentation
- Adhesive Disk
- Integrated Mount
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the performance of the GPS unit. For example, they say it works well and does exactly what they need. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, size, and visibility. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, ease of use, maps, and delivery speed.
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Customers like the performance of the GPS. They say it works well, does exactly what they need, and has worked without problems. Some customers mention that the unit is a fine device and very good driving aids. They also say it's easy to use and helpful, and is impressed with the screen function quality. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...I have been driving locally with it plugged into car charger and is working well, Long story short..so far so good...." Read more
"...Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I..." Read more
"...They are very good driving aids but they aren't a substitute for common sense...." Read more
"...When I tried to turn it on, nothing...completely dead. I tried everything...plugging it into my laptop; going inside the car to plug it in...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the GPS system. They mention it has a slick design, and the screen looks great. They also like the graphics, options of voices, details, and new screen displays. Overall, customers say it's a very good model with great night time mode.
"...review after our journey which will give it the real test but I like the graphics, the options of voices, details and a few other things...." Read more
"This gps wrks great, looks great, does exactly what I need." Read more
"...There are many things that I love about this gps. For one, the graphics are awesome!..." Read more
"...the graphics are good but not strong in bright ambient light...." Read more
Customers like the size of the navigation system. They say it has a larger screen, which is easy to follow and the perfect size to have on your windscreen. Some mention that the map updates are great and that the unit is a great gift.
"Large, bright screen and refreshed interface that will still be familiar to Tomtom XL users...." Read more
"...This has a much larger screen, and the navigation is downright excellent. Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast...." Read more
"...However, it has a very nice 5 inch screen, automatic time indication,automatic switching between day and night modes, and lifetime FREE Map updates,..." Read more
"...when I went to load the new maps, and they are FREE, I found that they won't fit. Ah, you say, simply remove the old maps and put on the new...." Read more
Customers find the screen nice and clear, and the driving instructions are audible and clear. They also say the screen is large and easy to see, and that the display is easy to read. Customers also say that the maps are easy to follow and that it provides a visual display of the left-hand lanes.
"...The user interface is very intuitive, the screen is clear except in direct sunlight and the vocal directions are clear and audible...." Read more
"...Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast. The settings menus are much better and the unit is more configurable...." Read more
"...Unless Garmin has changed, I like the TomTom driving screen a lot better. It has more information on the screen when you are driving, which I liked...." Read more
"...I liked the clarity of the screen and the sound from the Garmin. However, I could not get the data that I wanted on the screen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the GPS. Some mention that it's truly superior for its price, a good device for the price, and decent for an average user. However, others say that it was unusable due to no maps found, not picking up a signal, and being buggy.
"...Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I..." Read more
"...Not all the information is accurate: it was defeated by one-way streets in Brooklyn; speed limits are not always accurately recorded and the camera..." Read more
"...Final verdict is this is probably a decent GPS for an average user. It has a reasonable interface and some good features...." Read more
"...The device was unusable due to 'No Maps Found' after the first attempt...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS. Some mention that the Garmin is way easier to use, more intuitive, and takes less clicks. The interface is very user friendly with an easy to understand. However, others say that it's way too complicated, confusing, and difficult to use.
"...Navigation has been perfect so far with a large lane-assist database...." Read more
"...The new menu system is a bit easier to utilize but it is really just a rearrangement of buttons and info displayed...." Read more
"...The loaded waypoints are awful...." Read more
"...The user interface is very intuitive, the screen is clear except in direct sunlight and the vocal directions are clear and audible...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maps. Some mention that the lifetime map updates are a nice bonus, while others say that the maps are out of date.
"...My only complaint is that lifetime map updates are not yet available as part of the MyTomtom software...." Read more
"...The unit allegedly comes with lifetime maps. There is a certificate in the box that has a code on it that authorizes the lifetime maps...." Read more
"...It has a newer interface, older maps and very little else from MYTomTom website support...." Read more
"...travel path graphics are an improvement over my garmin with better lane travel indicators at decision points...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the delivery speed of the GPS. Some mention that it tells them how fast they are going, is transparent, and is very quick at getting a GPS signal. They like having an estimated time of arrival, and it recalculates quickly. However, others say that it's very slow and constantly needs charging, takes longer and longer to acquire a signal, and takes forever to do anything on the machine.
"...I have checked that everything is accurate and it is! The speed it shows is right on, it will even show if you are going over the speed limit!..." Read more
"...the GPS quickfix data like the others which results in a much slower satellite lock when first powered on...." Read more
"...Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast. The settings menus are much better and the unit is more configurable...." Read more
"...: it was defeated by one-way streets in Brooklyn; speed limits are not always accurately recorded and the camera warnings may not always be right...." Read more
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Long story short..so far so good. I will add to this review after our journey which will give it the real test but I like the graphics, the options of voices, details and a few other things.
FOLLOW UP---
With the exception of losing our signal while going through a couple of national forests in the mountains the system did exceptional on back-roads and towns and roads I would have been lost and confused on. Therefore for us I upgraded it to 5 stars for how it did for on our long journey.
One huge advantage is that with the lifetime traffic version (which I did not get since I don't think it is accurate enough at this time), there are NO ADS. This is crucial. All garmins with lifetime traffic include on-screen advertisements that are displayed when the vehicle is not moving or has no GPS signal (such as in a tunnel). The time when a car is stopped at a red light or stop sign is the safest time to consult the GPS, but Garmin obscures the map with ads at this crucial time while Tomtom does not.
My only complaint is that lifetime map updates are not yet available as part of the MyTomtom software. One map update is available as part of the 6-month guarantee, but the lifetime maps should be added to the software sometime in the future (make sure to save the promotion code in the box for when it does become available). Once it is updated, free safety camera warnings will also be made available.
The screen is dimmer than some of my other models but it is just readable in direct sun light.
The new menu system is a bit easier to utilize but it is really just a rearrangement of buttons and info displayed. Think of it as a TomTom ease interface with all the options/settings restored and a bit more info displayed.
Routing is the same so far. Web site lists ECO routes available on unit but it is not listed anywhere unless you enable it under the planning menu by default or have unit ask every time then you can select.
Unit main body and screen is thinner than say my XXL 540S but since the mount is permanently attached to the VIa 1505M it is actually thicker overall. I hope the mount does not break or fail since it is part of actual case of gps.
It does announce which side of the road destination is on but so far it is only 50 percent correct.
Website based software for unit is truly not at a consumer functional level. Virtualy all the nice customizations and data you are used to getting from TomTom home is not available for the Via line. It did recognize my unit and installed a software update but it reports the Via 1505M 865.XXXX maps as current even though all my other TomTom units are using newer 870.XXXX maps.
The unit does not download the GPS quickfix data like the others which results in a much slower satellite lock when first powered on.
You can not backup the existing files on the unit. The GPS does not mount as a drive like the older units so you are unable to gain access to files manually.
The website has an internal server errors when trying to add the lifetime maps code.
The graphics on the website overlap text on the page and are generally misaligned on the page. IE9 - Google Chrome - Opera
Verbiage straight from TomTom:
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"This FAQ applies to GO 1000 series, GO LIVE 800 series, Via series, Start 20 series, Blue & Me TomTom 2 LIVE, Sony XNV. It is currently not possible to buy new maps."
Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I have and not really know the difference except for lane guidance. It has a newer interface, older maps and very little else from MYTomTom website support. I do not regret buying or want to return the unit but I would like to make others aware of the state of services for this unit.
Update 7-24-11 Down graded to two stars....
Tom Tom continues to be unable to provide any means to update the already older map on the Tom Tom VIA 1505M. Customer service will respond with many suggestions to try but in the end the software is unable to install a newer map. The Tom Tom user forum is loaded with upset customers who are being stalled, mislead and generally mistreated by Tom Tom and their inability to deliver what they are selling. This unit may be sold with lifetime map updates but if you can not install a newer map then it does not matter.
It may be time to avoid Tom Tom and look at Garmin or other.
Update 8-11-11 Down graded to one star....
TomTom issued an update to the gps software at beginning of August. I had hoped this would cure the inability to download maps etc. Sigh..... No such luck but it did allow the software to explain to me via a new screen when booting up that my map is over 6 months old and I should purchase a newer map. Complete failure to deliver on TomTom's part.
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Pros:
- 5" screen, bigger than the old 4.3" Nuvi
- Split screen and lane-assist function is nice
- Comes with Lifetime Maps update (but only until Tomtom does not support this model anymore?)
- Clear voice guidance. It constantly reminding you which lane to stay on, when to turn etc, but not excessively annoying. We chat a lot while we drive, so constant reminders are good
Now the bad:
- Touch screen is not sensitive. Sometimes have to press hard and slow when entering address. But still slightly better than the Nuvi.
- Battery life: Surprising bad? It's fully charged, and then about an hour later it's in red already?
- POI not detailed enough: That's my biggest issue with this unit. When using the Nuvi, we can enter, e.g., the hotel full name such as " Best Western xxxxxxx" and the Nuvi will find it; or if we just enter "Best Western", it will show a list of Best Western with detailed name so we can choose the correct one. With this unit, the database does not have the full detailed information, so if we enter the full name, it will not yield any result. If we enter "Best Western", it will then show a long list of "Best Western", with no address, just distance. So we need to punch in the address instead of POI. Unless I am missing something. If this is how it is, I might have to return it because it is very inconvenient.
Also, there is a micro sd slot, it's where you insert the charger. When I put in a 8GB card, the unit format it but only shows 4GB space. So remember to first format the card with SDFormatter, then insert the card. Let the unit reformat the card, and it will show the correct space.
1. over speeding alerts
2. speed camera alert
3. find a parking lot near you
Thank you Amazon and TOM TOM for such an amazing product .