Very good Navi with many functions, free map update and a route planning to the route simulation.

TomTom Start 25 M with Central Europe map:
This navigation device is actually not only a navigation device but also a start assist with information and help system to a pre-route simulation. We travel a lot and know that support is greatly appreciated. We were also very surprised by the many features and possibilities offered by this device. You can make everything very easy and bring needed additional features and as an assistant to by the numerous personal preferences. The device works very accurate and reliable. In order to utilize the full functionality and the many assistants, it makes sense, the Documentation and the latest map update with support and guidance from the website of TomTom to load itself down and to do it yourself. Of course you can also start driving immediately after the Quick Start Guide. Importantly, as with any Navi that the location in the vehicle of Navis ensures reliable GPS connection. Switching between 2D and 3D map is very useful for orientation.

Other striking features in our view:

+ The Navi is very reliable and very accurate.
+ Announcements are clear and distinct. Otherwise, they can always be made louder.
+ Representation of maps in 2D and 3D optional.
+ Route type planning. This feature is extremely important and very interesting. It includes the types: Fast routes, eco-routes, shortest routes, pedestrian routes, bicycle routes, IQ Routes.
+ Setting -Unbefestigte road. This setting can be avoided that the shortest route leads over unpaved roads and half dirt roads that are passable though, one does not want to go.
+ The Park Assist is very useful especially in unfamiliar cities.
+ The alternative route proposals are very practical and useful.
+ The lane assistant is very useful in large cities. Unfortunately, he is not in all cities at your disposal.
+ A route can be simulated in advance. Here you can as needed to optimize already make before driving. Very good!
+ Touch-Screen Display.
+ Display of traffic jams and road closures and other information that can be received via RDS / TMC.
+ Guidance and assistance through to the first aid manual and a repair and maintenance guide are also installed on the device. And much more. Very exemplary.
+ Medium-sized Display 13cm / 5 inches.
+ Contrast and bright for the day and dim, but clearly visible, for the night.
+ Free map update during the lifetime of the device. This can be described as very exemplary, not only because it's free, but also that there are updates at all. There are in the meantime Navi maker, the updates have easily adjusted.
+ Quick Start Guide in German for commissioning, the delivery includes paper in words and images for the Quick Start card and download.
+ Rapid Application aids in short form are available on the device.
+ A full and detailed operating instructions in German in PDF format can be downloaded easily from TomTom on the Internet. It is written in words and pictures.
+ A speed camera detector on POI base for fixed speed camera is zuladbar.
+ There is a holder for the windshield available. A bracket for the dashboard is an optional accessory.
+ RDS / TMC Traffic receiver with car charger operation.
+/- A purely working on GPS-based device. If a GPS signal is present, everything is ok. In long tunnels, with a branch in the tunnel can cause undesirable effects.
- Battery not replaceable. The lifetime of the device, therefore, depends on the lifetime of the battery. This should probably be improved by TomTom.

Overall, you can not go wrong with the purchase of the device nothing. A strong buy recommendation.