TomTom Start 50 Europe Navigation Device (5 inches, Lifetime Maps, lane assistant, Tap & Go, Quick Find, maps of 45 European countries) (Electronics) 4
Many good, sometimes very detailed and controversial reviews on this device are already available. So I confine myself to my impressions in short sentences / words: [+] Extremely fast GPS reception or signal structure. [+] Fast and reliable route calculation. [+] Advanced Lane Guidance: Shows the lane to be taken. [+] Alternative routes can be calculated quickly and reliably. [+] Traffic reports via TMC-Pro. [+] Safety camera warning (but only for 3 months free). [+] View of the maps well and clearly. [+] The 5-inch (13cm) display is sufficiently large and clear for my liking. [+] Display Resolution grade 3+, easy to read in sunlight. [+] The voice prompts are exactly spoken clearly and sufficiently early stage. [+] 3 German voices are available. I use 'Lisa', but only the man 'Yannick' can also call street names. [+] Good, solid and stable mounting mechanism. [+] Easy to use - suitable or just for beginners. [+] Attractive design and meticulous workmanship. [+] Long-term, free map updates.
[+ -] The touch screen has a clear display, the input data is initially though some getting used to - the correct "typing" (tactile / contact angle) have to practice a little - and then everything was without any problems.
[-] It is supplied user manual. The Quick Start Guide is really short - too short. Although is an instruction manual on the website available, this may however not replace a manual. Here is saved at the completely wrong spot - which I find very annoying. [-] No battery charge display on the unit. One important piece of information thus missing. [-] The maximum battery operating time is 2 hours - much too short in my opinion.
My conclusion: A little practice with easy-to-use, robust and very recommendable beginners navigation device with excellent GPS reception. My differentiated rating: 3.8 stars. [Reinhard Busse]