![]() Map animations are also sluggish, on the order of just over one frame per second, which gives away the Start 55 TM's older, low-cost processor. After setting a destination and pulling out of a parking garage in Manhattan, it took the Start 55 TM six full minutes to figure out where it was up until then, it just said "waiting for a valid GPS signal." It did better once the car was parked out in the street, but it was never fast. Unfortunately, actual performance wasn't up to snuff, even for a budget device. If you've got an older TomTom device, this one offers slightly better graphics and more readable trip information along the bottom. There's plenty of relevant trip data along the bottom of the screen, with oversized numerals and a new, pop-up speed limit sign that's easier to read than before. Once on the road, the main 3D map interface is typical of TomTom devices, which is to say informative and well-organized. It adds about two ounces of weight compared with a device that separates the two, but it's still pretty convenient, and you can also pop the mount off if you want to. The company's trademark EasyPort Mount stays attached to the device, and folds up with it in case you want to take the Start 55 TM out of the car. The TomTom Start 55 TM measures 5.2 by 3.5 by 0.9 inches (HWD) and weighs 8.9 ounces. Plus, better options are available if you're willing to spend a little more. It's a decent buy for anyone with a flip phone without GPS, but its so-so accuracy gives us pause. It also sports an array of features that were commonplace on $300 devices just a few years ago. To this end the Start 55 M makes a fairly compelling case, with an oversize 5-inch display, 3D lane guidance, and free lifetime map updates. It exists to convince you that it's still worth buying, in an age of free smartphone GPS apps, and an oversaturated market where most people who want a standalone device already have one. The TomTom Start 55 TM ($159.95 direct) is a low-end standalone GPS device with a mission. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac. ![]() How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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