Forget driving.
What I really needed was a GPS for getting through life’s decisions.
You can look at something like this refurbished TomTom EASE 3.5” Portable GPS Navigator and marvel at how far we’ve come: it’s super easy to use, it’s got a touch screen, and it freaking talks to you while beaming signals from SPACE to tell you how to get where you’re going.
But I can’t help but look at it and mourn how far we still have to go.
Sure, figuring out the best route to get to someone’s house or a restaurant is great, but what about just figuring out where the hell you’re going in life?
KEEP. GOING. AND. FINISH. COLLEGE.
See? That’s the kind of thing I really needed.
EAT. MORE. VEGETABLES.
I’d be willing to ask for directions on the roads if it meant I didn’t need to ask for direction the rest of the time.
TURN. AROUND. AVOID. VALERIE. SAVE. THOUSANDS. OF. DOLLARS. AND. TWO. YEARS. LOST. TO. DEPRESSION.
sigh
Some day, science. Some day.
Warranty: 90 Day TomTom
Condition: Refurbished
Features:
- 3.5” Touch Screen
- 3D Graphics
- Premium Maps of US
- Customizable
- Announces street names
- EasyMenu™
- Help Me! emergency menu
- “Where Am I?” feature
- Plug & Go
- IQ Routes™
- Latest Map Guarantee
- Map Share™ On-Demand Updates
- Includes Easyport™ mount, Adhesive Disk (for dashboard mounting) and USB Car Charger and USB cable
The Details:
- Premium Maps of US:TomTom is known the world over for the accuracy and extensive coverage of its maps. TomTom maps include 1 million more miles of road than other GPS brands and have been rated highest in terms of quality and reliability. (Based on information available as of January, 2011)
- Customize your device by selecting from our gallery of licensed art and professional designs or add a more personal touch by uploading images and adding text.
- Announces street names and turn-by-turn directions (including street and place names) so you can keep your eyes on the road.
- EasyMenu™: Easily access all of TomTom’s powerful features through its simple and intuitive two-button menu. Just a tap gets you started, and easy-to-follow commands and recognizable icons lead you through a quick start-up process to get you on the road in no time.
- Help Me! emergency menu: Travel with peace of mind. Easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.
- “Where Am I?” feature pinpoints your exact location so you can accurately communicate it to emergency resources.
- Plug & Go: Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter the address on the screen and start driving. TomTom guides you door-to-door with spoken turn-by-turn instructions.
- IQ Routes™: Despite posted speed limits, traffic traveling along a road at 8 a.m. moves at a different pace than it does at 2 p.m. Actual traffic speed is affected by rush hour, traffic light changes, pedestrian traffic, day of the week, and more. Only TomTom offers exclusive technology that evaluates routes based on actual traffic speeds, rather than posted speed limits, and will recommend the fastest route for the time of the day.
- Latest Map Guarantee: When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device. Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME.
- Map Share™ On-Demand Updates: Eighteen percent of the nation’s road information changes every year. With TomTom’s exclusive Map Share feature, you have the ability to update your own map instantly or download verified updates from other drivers. Update your TomTom daily or whenever you wish.
| Technical Specifications |
| GPS: |
Highly sensitive GPS chipset |
| Screen size: |
3.5” (9 cm) |
| Screen type: |
4:3 LCD |
| Screen resolution: |
320 x 240 pixels |
| Dimensions: |
3.7" x 3.2" x .8" |
| Weight: |
4.4 oz. |
| Battery Life: |
Up to 2 hours autonomous operation |
| Internal memory: |
2GB internal flash memory |
| SD Slot: |
No |
| The user interface comes in the following languages |
| Catalan |
Czech |
Danish |
| Dutch |
Estonian |
Finnish |
| Flemish |
French |
German |
| Hungarian |
Italian |
Latvian |
| Lithuanian |
Norwegian |
Polish |
| Portuguese |
Slovakian |
Spanish |
| Swedish |
Turkish |
English |
| Text-to-speech comes in the following languages |
| Dutch |
French |
German |
| Italian |
Portuguese |
Spanish |
| UK English |
US English |
|
| Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages |
| English (AU, UK, US) |
Afrikaans |
Portuguese Brazil |
| Bulgarian |
Catalan |
Chinese Cantonese |
| Chinese Mandarin |
Croatian |
Czech |
| Danish |
Dutch |
Estonian |
| Finnish |
Flemish |
French |
| German |
Greek |
Hungarian |
| Italian |
Japanese |
Latin American Spanish |
| Latvian |
Lithuanian |
Malaysian |
| Mexican Spanish |
Norwegian |
Polish |
| Portuguese |
Romanian |
Russian |
| Serbian |
Slovakian |
Spanish |
| Swedish |
Thai |
Turkish |
In the box:
- TomTom EASE 3.5” Portable GPS Navigator – Black
- Easyport Mount
- USB Car Charger and USB cable
- Adhesive Disk
- Quick Start Guide