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TomTom Start 25 M UK & Ireland
YOUR JOURNEY… EASY WITH A TO B NAVIGATION
Whether you're driving familiar roads or venturing somewhere new, the TomTom Start gives you peace of mind. It’s the best device in its league, and surprisingly easy to use. See high quality maps on its larger screen, and trust it to guide you safely through complex junctions for a confident drive.
KEY FEATURES
Lifetime Maps
Always drive with the latest map. Get to your destination faster with Lifetime Maps.
Advanced Lane Guidance
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don't miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.
Speed Cameras
Your device has speed camera locations, including reports from other users. It also warns you of other alerts, such as fixed speed cameras and average speed checks for the road ahead. It saves you money on speeding fines, helping you drive safely and relaxed.
DRIVE WITH GREAT NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY
5″ Touchscreen
See more and drive easy with a wide screen. Touch screen technology gives you the optimum view with the easiest control to make operating your device a pleasure.
Help Me Menu
You can find help with local emergency service information at your fingertips. From hospitals to roadside assistance, this information will be useful in any area.
Parking Assist
Find nearby parking with the aid of your TomTom device. Since Parking Assist is available throughout your journey, you can choose to navigate directly to the nearest car park when planning your route, or find parking en route – either near your destination or close to your current location.
Integrated Mount with Flip Screen
A convenient foldaway mount that's integrated with your device, so it's always there when you need it. It attaches easily to your windscreen. And using the optional mounting disk, you can turn it upside down and position it on your dashboard too, where the screen automatically flips to the right way up.
Easy Access to Frequent Destinations
You can choose icons for your most frequent destinations and add your own text. This makes your navigation experience truly your own with even easier and quicker navigation to the places you go most often.
WORLD-CLASS MAPS
Map-making is in TomTom’s DNA; we’ve been making world-class maps for more than 25 years. We combine state-of-the-art technologies with real-time updates from the more than 21 million drivers in our Map Share community to create the most accurate and up-to-date maps available.
Europe’s road network changes regularly. We work tirelessly to make sure you always have the most up-to-date map. With FREE Lifetime Maps you can download the most recent map at least 4 times each year, for the life of your device.
Lifetime Maps
Always drive with the latest map. Get to your destination faster with Lifetime Maps. For the life of your product, you can download 4 or more full updates of the map on your device every year. You receive all updates to the road network, addresses and Points of Interest.
IQ Routes
The world’s largest database of real travel times gives you the fastest routes and the most accurate arrival times – it’s genius!
Map Share
Benefit from free daily map changes, reported by the Map Share Community, and get to your destination without unwanted surprises.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Battery | Battery lifetime | Up to 2 hours autonomous operation |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | LIVE services connectivity | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Mount | Vehicle mount | Passive, foldable windscreen mount |
| Memory | Internal memory | Yes |
| SD slot | microSD | |
| Screen | Screen size | 13 cm (5″) touch screen |
| Screen type | 16:9 resistive touchscreen | |
| Screen resolution | 480 x 272 pixels | |
| Dimensions | Size (W x H x D) | 134 x 95 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 216 grams |
COMPARISON TABLE
 |  Start 25 M |  | |  | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 3.5″, 4.3″ or 5″ | 5″ or 6″ | 4.3″, 5″ or 6″ | 6″ | 5″ | 5″ |
| Mapping | UK/ROI or Western Europe | UK/ROI | UK/ROI or Europe | Europe | Europe | World-Wide |
| Advanced Lane Guidance |  | | | | | |
| Lifetime Map Updates | | | | | | |
| Spoken Street Names | | | | | | |
| Traffic Updates | Lifetime TomTom Traffic — Smartphone Connected | Lifetime TomTom Traffic — Always Connected | 3 Year Traffic Updates | 1 Year Traffic Updates | ||
| Bluetooth Handfree Calling | | | ||||
| Voice Control | | |
Product Description
TOMTOM START 25 M UK NEW DEC 2012 1EN501301 SatNav GPS Devices
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
199 of 206 people found the following review helpful
By Russell
Style Name:Start 25 UK - Standard
This is my second TomTom, my first was a GO700 which is still going well after 8 years. I changed because I fancied a large screen and the new features. I deleted my old TomTom Home2 site on my computer completely and installed the new one for the Start called 'MyTomTom' which is a free download on the TomTom main site page 'Getting Started'. I would advise you to do the same to avoid any problems if you have a previous TomTom.
My Sat Nav was up to date straight out of the box but I connected it up and it updated the traffic cameras and some shared map info with no problems. You can check if yours is up to date by going to 'settings',then 'me and my device', then 'about my device'. At the time of writing an up Sat Nav will read on the second line (App 12.045.1067676.84 (0) 2041, 19/9/2012 [the date I did it, yours will have a different date of course] OS 1017068. Be warned this is not a fast process even with a Broadband connection!
I really like the 5" screen it's bright and clear and the voice is clear and very loud. The new holder remains with the Sat Nav when you remove it from the windscreen and folds flat - which is a very good idea. If you did have any problems with it, it can be easily removed and cheaply replaced. Putting it on a windscreen and removing it is simplicity itself. Having spoken road names is great and you are sometimes surprised by the fact that you never really knew the name of a road you travelled on for years! Not all the voices work with spoken road names you must choose one that says it speaks street names of which there is only one English one on my Sat Nav (Serena). I found it picks up the satellites very quickly and the speed at which it processes routes is very very good. Read more ›
My Sat Nav was up to date straight out of the box but I connected it up and it updated the traffic cameras and some shared map info with no problems. You can check if yours is up to date by going to 'settings',then 'me and my device', then 'about my device'. At the time of writing an up Sat Nav will read on the second line (App 12.045.1067676.84 (0) 2041, 19/9/2012 [the date I did it, yours will have a different date of course] OS 1017068. Be warned this is not a fast process even with a Broadband connection!
I really like the 5" screen it's bright and clear and the voice is clear and very loud. The new holder remains with the Sat Nav when you remove it from the windscreen and folds flat - which is a very good idea. If you did have any problems with it, it can be easily removed and cheaply replaced. Putting it on a windscreen and removing it is simplicity itself. Having spoken road names is great and you are sometimes surprised by the fact that you never really knew the name of a road you travelled on for years! Not all the voices work with spoken road names you must choose one that says it speaks street names of which there is only one English one on my Sat Nav (Serena). I found it picks up the satellites very quickly and the speed at which it processes routes is very very good. Read more ›
80 of 83 people found the following review helpful
By Dan
Style Name:Start 25 UK - Lifetime Maps|Amazon Verified Purchase
Happy with the Start 25, spec and price.
However, 3 or 4 days after receiving delivery, I get a message from TomTom stating that my subscription to Speed Cameras ends today, and I need to pay another �19.99 to get the updates!
Also, you cannot back up this device. TomTom have disable the 'Tomtom home' software on it. You can only use 'My TomTom' website.
However, 3 or 4 days after receiving delivery, I get a message from TomTom stating that my subscription to Speed Cameras ends today, and I need to pay another �19.99 to get the updates!
Also, you cannot back up this device. TomTom have disable the 'Tomtom home' software on it. You can only use 'My TomTom' website.
229 of 239 people found the following review helpful
By Grumpa
Style Name:Start 25 EU - Standard
Bought for my wife who is technophobic! This Tom Tom is intuitive and very easy to use and my wife has operated it without difficulty over 1500 miles in France this summer without having to look at an instruction manual. She does not use motorways or the major national routes and the Tom Tom has navigated her perfectly through the minor scenic routes that she prefers. It has several features that are excellent, the screen rotates so that the image and instructions are always the right way up, voice prompts are unambiguaous and detailed and the screem itself is very clear. The power cable is good with a usb charger built in and the same cable can be used to connect to your PC for updating maps and speed camera locations. A good product that works well.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By bob mac
Style Name:Start 25 UK - Lifetime Maps|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not loud enough I contacted tomtom support team and was told that they were aware of low volume on their start series sat nav.They are trying to find a solution to this.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Ant
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Style Name:Start 25 UK - Standard
I needed a new Satnav as my old one was very ancient, a bit battered and I hadn't updated the maps for seven years! It was a basic Tom Tom One but I liked it very much, especially the ability to re-route if you encounter a hold up. I asked for a new one for my birthday and got this, and was somewhat worried about it on reading the Amazon reviews - would it get a GPS signal, would it charge, would it still have the software that allowed re-routing? Well, so far I'm very satisfied as it does all of those things, plus I now have up-to-date maps and a nice non-chunky wide-screen satnav.
Other positives after a two-week trial: the lane advice is nice; I like the spoken directions telling you the name/no of the road you are joining and the direction of travel; it fits nicely onto the windscreen without leaving much of a mark, and it beeps at you when a "safety" camera is near. Not 5 stars because there is a bit of meanness evident by Tom Tom not including a case, but I bought a nice pencil-case from W H Smith that fits it for about three quid!
Slight confusion around Tom Tom Home v My Tom Tom (its the latter you have to use). Make sure you do the mandatory software update before you use it. My car is a Seat Leon - don't know if that's important.
So far, so pleased. Will update if things change...
Other positives after a two-week trial: the lane advice is nice; I like the spoken directions telling you the name/no of the road you are joining and the direction of travel; it fits nicely onto the windscreen without leaving much of a mark, and it beeps at you when a "safety" camera is near. Not 5 stars because there is a bit of meanness evident by Tom Tom not including a case, but I bought a nice pencil-case from W H Smith that fits it for about three quid!
Slight confusion around Tom Tom Home v My Tom Tom (its the latter you have to use). Make sure you do the mandatory software update before you use it. My car is a Seat Leon - don't know if that's important.
So far, so pleased. Will update if things change...
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Start 25 EU - Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is my 3rd TomTom - my 1st was OK apart from occasional misdirections - my 2nd was worse in that regard and caused me more problems when trying to update the maps - I decided to buy a newer model rather than carry on with the updating problems but this newer one is TERRIBLE for a number of reasons;
1) It still suffers from misdirections
2) Despite being a new model the maps are still out of date (even after updating on line), as long standing road layouts are still dealt with incorrectly.
3) It announces instructions far earlier than appropriate, so unless you're looking at the screen as well as listening to it, it causes you to take a wrong turn.
4) The screen is bigger and the numbers are removed from the main screen, so the bigger buttons are easier to operate BUT its a real pain switching between the letters and numbers screens to enter postcodes, when compared to the earlier model, which has a single combined alpha/numerical screen.
5) Unless I'm doing something wrong with the charging, the battery in this one lasts no time at all, compared to the earlier versions.
You'd think after all these years of manufacturing these devices, that TomTom would have got it right by now - VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!!
I'm so unhappy with the new one that I've gone back to using the older version and will either be returning this or selling it off and purchasing another brand.
1) It still suffers from misdirections
2) Despite being a new model the maps are still out of date (even after updating on line), as long standing road layouts are still dealt with incorrectly.
3) It announces instructions far earlier than appropriate, so unless you're looking at the screen as well as listening to it, it causes you to take a wrong turn.
4) The screen is bigger and the numbers are removed from the main screen, so the bigger buttons are easier to operate BUT its a real pain switching between the letters and numbers screens to enter postcodes, when compared to the earlier model, which has a single combined alpha/numerical screen.
5) Unless I'm doing something wrong with the charging, the battery in this one lasts no time at all, compared to the earlier versions.
You'd think after all these years of manufacturing these devices, that TomTom would have got it right by now - VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!!
I'm so unhappy with the new one that I've gone back to using the older version and will either be returning this or selling it off and purchasing another brand.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Tom Start 25 M with UK Maps & Lifetime Map Updates
The very best money spent great value who needs the latest this and the most recent technology unless its broken don't fix it or replace it. Read more
Published 10 hours ago by Thelma L. Workman
5.0 out of 5 stars
TomTom Start25
This machine, purchased to replace my old TomTom One is a superb machine which which meets all of my requirements.
Published 17 hours ago by oldterry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value
Excellent value and very quick delivery. The unit it easy to use and lifetime maps make it more reliable at a reasonable price.
Published 1 day ago by Bob Livermore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Tom Start 25 M Sat Nave with UK Maps & Lifetime Map updates
Very pleased with product though did have trouble registering new product online for updates as we already had our Daughters online and had to remove hers to register ours.
Published 9 days ago by Mrs. S. D. Trudgill
5.0 out of 5 stars
good value
this was a surprise gift to my daughter and she loves it. she has had lots of fun trying it out and tells me it has been very useful.
Published 18 days ago by penrhys
3.0 out of 5 stars
TomTom 25
I would pay more for a higher version of device. However it serves my very basic needs. The warning before turnings or junctions, are not early enough though. Read more
Published 21 days ago by louis kwong
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good indeed
This is a good quality product, does the job, makes driving easy, and has lifetime Uk maps update, sweet. thanks.
Published 22 days ago by Yi Song
4.0 out of 5 stars
10 times better than my old model
Nice landscape view which rights itself which ever way up it is used - this matters because it allows it to be mounted in different ways. Read more
Published 22 days ago by C. L. Roe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good buy
decent sized screen, helps me navigate to many places I do not know.
Updating maps system is useful and recalculates routes quickly if you go wrong.
Updating maps system is useful and recalculates routes quickly if you go wrong.
Published 22 days ago by Hannah McBrien
5.0 out of 5 stars
tom tom start25m
excellent, really nice looking sat nav. very clear and have just downloaded the latest updates via computer was very simple and easy to do, well pleased with my new sat nav... Read more
Published 25 days ago by paul
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