TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator At a price point of .00 on Amazon, the 140S is a bargain. It speaks street names and provides numerous options for customizing your route. The voice speaks loudly and clearly. The 3.5″ screen, though on the small side and cramped, does an adequate job of displaying data. It connects to satellites fast. The mounting mechanism is very good and gives options for tilting and positioning. I like the fact that when a directional error is made the unit does not say anything”… it quietly and quickly replans the route and gives an immediate suggestion to return to your route. Map updates are easy to get and download directly to the unit.
On the negative side, despite the IQ route feature, the unit gave me some ridiculous suggestions for directions as I traversed from Grand Rapids, MI to Dayton, OH… it took me through small towns on single lane roads when the interstate would have clearly been faster. When I showed my friend the route it gave me he was puzzled… why did it choose that way? Also, I live in a rural area in North Carolina and the road maps TomTom has for where I live are totally in error. They would be useless to give someone directions to navigate to my house. Then again, all GPS units give faulty directions to my house… but not as far out as the 140S. I’m going to see what I can do to fix that… TomTom is the only GPS company that incorporates map corrections from end users. (That’s one of the reasons I chose the TomTom over other brands.) I also wish it had the ability to organize restaurant data by type of cuisine rather than a simple list sorted by distance from your present position. Lastly, finding the right screen to customize your route is a bit difficult, with nested menu selections that are rather unintuitive in their implementation. The documentation provided in the box is scant but a full version is available on line if needed…. and you will need it to take advantage of the features in this unit.
Even with these caveats it is an excellent value and a well functioning GPS for the money. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone shopping for a GPS on a budget. The extra for spoken street names (by two voices only) is well worth it. TomTom: 1EK0.052.02 The TomTom ONE 140-S is complete navigation. Switch on and go right out of the box. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions, including street names, will guide you to any address in the United States, Canada, and Mexico–including more than 7 million preloaded points of interest.
Complete navigation and spoken street names. Click to enlarge. |
The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car. Click to enlarge. |
IQ Routes Technology* gives you the fastest route every time by using actual average speeds of travel on your route to calculate your trip rather than only posted speed limits, so you’ll always travel the smartest route. Advanced Lane Guidance* uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits so you can be more confident on the road.
TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device. With the “Help Me!” menu, added safety features enable you to easily access local emergency providers.
The Fold & Go EasyPort mount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car.
The ONE 140-S is complete navigation.
*Features only available in the United States and Canada.
TomTom ONE 140-S Features
- Maps of United States, Canada, and Mexico with TomTom Map Share
- Spoken Street Names
- 7 million POIs
- IQ Routes Technology
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- Fold & Go EasyPort Mount
All TomToms Feature
Plug & Go–Works right out of the box.
Preloaded Points of Interest–Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.
30-Day Latest Map Guarantee–Up to date, off the shelf.
TomTom Map Share–Modify your own map and benefit from others’ verified changes with TomTom Map Share.
Help Me! Emergency Menu–Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.
TomTom HOME–Always up to date.
Traffic Ready–Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.
Fuel Price Service (optional)–Know more, pay less.
Why TomTom?
TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.
Easy to Use
- Award-winning navigation software
- Plug & go
Best Maps
- 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
- Modify your own map and benefit from others’ verified changes with TomTom Map Share
Best Routing
- QuickGPSfix
- Traffic ready
Leader in Safety
- Help Me! emergency resources menu
- Safety preferences menu
About TomTom
Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.
TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.
TomTom has its own mapping company!
Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world’s most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage–more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.
What’s in the Box
ONE 140-S 140 Device, Fold & Go EasyPort Mount, Adhesive Mounting Disk, USB Cable, Cigarette Lighter Adaptor, Documentation Pack
TomTom ONE 140-S 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
- TomTom One Carrying Case and Strap for One 125, 130, 130s, 140 and 140s (Blue)
- Fashion GPS Carrying Case for TomTom ONE 140S TomTom ONE 140 TomTom ONE 130S TomTom ONE 130 TomTom ONE 125 GPS 3.5 + Screen Protector Kit
- TomTom One Carrying Case and Strap for One 125, 130, 130s, 140 and 140s (Black)
- Carry Case for TomTom One 125 130 130S 140 140S XL 330 330S 340 340S XL-S Go 930 920 730 720 630 530 520 & Garmin Nuvi GPS
- TomTom USB Home Charger for TomTom GPS Units
