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TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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alaScore 80

964 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 964 reviews of TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and maps. The performance and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the design and memory. There are some mixed opinions about the route planning and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 939 user reviews of TomTom VIA 1505 M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the screen and maps. The performance and price are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the design and memory, and there are some mixed opinions about the route planning and durability.

usability, price, performance, maps, screen

reliability, memory, design

73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

TomTom VIA 1505M

 

The TomTom VIA 1505M sports a wide 5” screen and offers lifetime map updates (hence the M in  the product name), and updates the TomTom XXL 540M with TomTom's new Webkit-based interface. Like all units in the VIA 1xx5 series, this one comes with...

Lifetime map updates ; Windshield mount is dependable and easy to attach ; IQ Routes historic road speed database ; Intuitive interface ; Extensive customization options ; Map Share allows you to correct maps and share corrections with others

Suction mount doesn't perform well with universal friction mounts ; Mount is not powered; you must connect the micro-USB cable directly to the device ; Slow to lock onto satellites ; No multi-destination routing ; Touch screen response lags a bit ;...

Most TomTom fans will be quite happy with the new VIA series. The core functionality (navigation) performed very well for me, and while the new interface is a bit rough around the edges in places, the overall experience was very good. I’m happy to...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Lifetime maps is a joke!

 

It seems that a smartphone is the way to go since you get map updates on the run, only for your immediate area and changing conditions are reflected a lot more rapidly.

(1) It is out of stock now ; (2) It is newer than what I have

When I bought this, I based it largely on my old Tom Tom, which has lots of options, customizable content, offers maps for sale from most continents, celebrity voices, customizable images and interfaces. I was attracted by the unlimited maps, but the...

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

It works. It was cheap.

 

It does what a GPS is supposed to do. No problems with the touch screen. Updates are like any other Tom-Tom unit. Thebest part is that since it a factory refurb, the price was a fraction of the cost of an assembly line fresh one.

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Good product for the price

 

I purchased this refurbished product when it was on sale! Its a good product for that price. Only negative side is the unresponsive touch screen. I need to press hard to enter the info. Lifetime map update did not work automatically as described. I had...

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Works Great - No worries

 

I needed an additional GPS since we were moving and I wanted one in my wife's car. I bought this and have been using it everyday. It attaches to the windshield of my truck easily. My other one wouldn't hold there. It also has great battery life. And...

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Lifetime Maps!

 

Very user-friendly, nice large screen, has worked beautifully for me.

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Excellent choice!

 

Great buy for the price. Works flawlessly. Maps are updated regularly, only gripe is daily updates for GPS. Customer service confirmed they do daily updates for GPS, and the desktop app will remind you daily.

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Product

 

Works flawlessly updates were easy

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Happy so far

 

Setup was simple. I haven't used it a lot but what I have used it for I've been pleased. I think it's a good product for the money.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Value

 

I upgraded to this TomTom from an older TomTom, mainly because the lifetime map upgrades meant that it would pay for itself very quickly (compared with buying their map upgrade subscription). The route directions are better, street names are spoken...

Mar, 2013
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