Tom Tom One V2 UK & Ireland

I have had this SatNav for approx 2.5yrs and it is only for occasional use. I really had to use it in earnest last week for a business trip to Northern Ireland and apart from a few 'missed turns' due to lack of map updates I had no real cause to complain.

On the last day of my stay, I booted it up from the hotel room to get directions ...fine but it would not switch off, eventually drained the battery. now it won't boot up at all! green charging light and nothing else.

Tried the ususal resets etc. but nothing ....seem this is not a unique problem with TomTom.

Although 2.5 yrs old it's only been used a handfull of times so it's been expensive journeys in that respect!

The Tom Tom One V2 is a great sat nav, I use mine primarily for work, the 2nd edition still features the Sd card slot so it tends to be easier to upgrade maps as the 3rd edition doesn't feature the card slot. Touchscreen is responsive but less so that the likes of the iPhone.

Maps are accurate to a degree but common sense still prevails. City centre maps tend to let the satnav down as bus lanes etc do not feature. Some new roads still do not appear on the map even after 2 map upgrades ie the Clyde Arc bridge in Glasgow which completely changes the routes you would take through the city. Mapshare allows some tinkering with maps but adding new roads is not possible.

I bought the traffic update which downloads information through bluetooth from my mobile. Information is usually accurate but can either be late appearing or late being removed ie after an accident has been cleared. The satnav is quick and replans routes relatively quickly. POIs are well catered for and more can be added through TomTom home. The satnav has been a lifesaver many times it took us from Scotland to Northern Ireland for a funeral, took us right to the church door, something we would never have managed with a simple map.