TomTom XL 335S

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current TomTom models and their features, please see our TomTom comparison chart.

The TomTom XL 335S offers a strong feature set for a reasonable price. You get a 4.3” screen, preloaded maps of the US & Canada, seven million points of interest (POIs) and text-to-speech, so you’ll hear “turn right, Oak Street,” instead of just “turn right.”

Additionally, you’ll get IQ Routes technology, which calculates the fastest route using historical traffic speed data for both the day of the week and time of day. Also notably, the 335 series’ Advanced Lane Guidance feature provides a visual representation of highway junctions, along with lane-specific directions.

Related units

• Step up to the TomTom XL 335T to add lifetime traffic alerts
• The XL 335TM goes even farther, adding lifetime map updates to the 335T’s feature set
• Going the other direction, the TomTom XL 335SE offers less options with its simplified Easy Menu interface
• To see how the XL 335S compares to other models, check out my TomTom comparison chart

More TomTom XL 335S reviews

• Consumer-authored TomTom XL 335S reviews have been posted at Amazon
• About.com gives a lowly 1-1/2 out of 5 star rating in their TomTom XL 335S review
• Sub5Zero.com has posted their own review of the XL 335S

I’ll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…

Other TomTom XL 335S resources

• The TomTom XL series owners manual in the language of your choice
• There are several good TomTom message forums:
  • yourNAV’s TomTom forums
  • GpsPasSion’s TomTom message forum
  • A U.S.-based TomTom forum
• The official TomTom XL 335 series web page

Compare prices on the TomTom XL 335S at these merchants:

• Check the current TomTom XL 335S price at Amazon

This is a new product. I’ll add more sources as they become available