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TomTom Start 50

TomTom Start 50
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alaScore 90

2199 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2199 reviews of TomTom Start 50. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the reliability, while there are some mixed views about the route planning.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom Start 50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for TomTom Start 50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of TomTom Start 50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the maps and size. The price and screen are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the design. Opinions are divided on the performance.

usability, screen, price, size, maps

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for TomTom Start 50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 507 user reviews of TomTom Start 50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com.

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

TomTom Start 50

 

The Start 50 brings TomTom's latest redesign to its budget range

Maps for 45 European countries ; Lifetime maps ; Streamlined new menu design

TomTom's GO 40 offers live traffic for the same price

Overall, we like the new menu system, as it lets you get to the features you most frequently use very quickly. The primary function you need to get to grips with is that simply tapping the map no longer invokes the menu. Instead, a circle containing...

Oct, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Bedford (techadvisor.co.uk)

TomTom Start 50 review

 

The Start 50 is currently TomTom's cheapest in-car satnav (it's the same price as the smaller-screened Start 40), but it has mapping for 39 European countries which explains why it's a bit more expensive than, say, Garmin's entry-level nüvi 52LM which...

While more expensive than some entry-level satnavs, you do get coverage of the whole of Europe and free updates for life. The resistive touch screen is a disappointment, though, and this isn’t really compensated for by voice control since this can only...

Nov, 2014
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TomTom Start 50 review

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The TomTom Start 50 is an entry-level sat nav, intended for those who want a fuss-free device and aren't bothered about extras such as traffic and voice commands. Does this sat nav do enough to justify a place in your car? Find out in our full review...

Sep, 2014
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

The menu on the previous models are better

 

The device is fine I have had all types of tomtom s and the newones I don't like at all Just the menu navigation the rest is fine

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

My tomtom is perfect

 

Its a real help on my journies, never let me down. I would totally recomend.

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Great

 

Smart and dinky

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

tom tom sat nav a fantastic product

 

this sat nav that i bought is excellent far more better than the mobile application. it provided great guidance while travelling. specially as it high lights routes and highlights the lanes and exits in the motor ways and informs you about the traffic...

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Looks are deceiving.

 

Unfortunately had to return the TomTom start 50 to the store after only 4 day's, developed a fault. But up until the then everything was working as it should.

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Tomtom is great

 

Excellent quality and easy to use...

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Tom tom start 50 great bit of kit

 

Great sat nav slightly slow on loading up sometimes and does not tell u about traffic but other than that pleased with it

Jun, 2017
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