TomTom START 2 3.5" Automotive GPS
3.5" LCD Touch screen Display, QuickGPSfix, Lane guidance, Latest map guarantee, Safety Cameras, Text-to-speech, Map Share Technology & IQ Routes. Pre-installed maps for South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland.
NIVO#: 28205Mnf.#: START 2
Line: STARTModel: START 2 Europe
Warranty: 1 year
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TomTom START 2 Touch Screen Automotive GPS

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.

Text-to-speech

Helping you to keep your eyes on the road, spoken instructions include street names, to make turnings even clearer.

IQ Routes™ technology

Only TomTom uses actual speed data collected from millions of users to calculate the fastest routes at any point in time. Imagine a route that takes into account rush hour, traffic lights, zebra crossings, school exits or even shopping crowds, every minute of every day. That's how smart IQ Routes is!

Map Share™ Technology

Make corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day– free of charge.

Latest map guarantee

Start driving with the latest map - guaranteed! If a new map for your device is available within 30 days of first use, you can download that map once for free via TomTom HOME, please note you are only entitled to one free map download. Due to the continuous improvements in our map quality, some new maps may not fit on your device. In these cases, detailed Map Zones are offered for download. You can only use one Map Zone on your device at a time but it's easy and free to change to another zone at any time using TomTom HOME. For more information check www.tomtom.com/mapzones.

Enhance Safety

3.5" touch screen

Touch screen technology gives you the easiest operation to make using your device a pleasure.

Help Me! emergency 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.

TomTom 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.

Reduce Driver Stress

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.

Plug & Go

Your device couldn't be simpler to use - just plug in and tap the touch screen. You will be on your way very quickly with our intuitive user interface.

Latest map guarantee

Start driving with the latest map - guaranteed! If a new map for your device is available within 30 days of first use, you can download that map once for free via TomTom HOME, please note you are only entitled to one free map download. Due to the continuous improvements in our map quality, some new maps may not fit on your device. In these cases, detailed Map Zones are offered for download. You can only use one Map Zone on your device at a time but it's easy and free to change to another zone at any time using TomTom HOME. For more information check www.tomtom.com/mapzones.

Text-to-speech

Helping you to keep your eyes on the road, spoken instructions include street names, to make turnings even clearer.

Map Share™ Technology

Make corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day– free of charge.

Save Time & Money

IQ Routes™ technology

Only TomTom uses actual speed data collected from millions of users to calculate the fastest routes at any point in time. Imagine a route that takes into account rush hour, traffic lights, zebra crossings, school exits or even shopping crowds, every minute of every day. That's how smart IQ Routes is!

QuickGPSfix™

QuickGPSfix™ speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.

TomTom HOME desktop software

Everything you need to keep your TomTom device up to date - get new software, download new maps, access free content from the TomTom community and subscribe to services.
Specification top
General
Product Line
START
Brand
TomTom
Model
START 2 Europe
Type
Automotive
Built-in Speaker
<not specified>
 
Display
Display Size
3.5"
Type
LCD
Touch Screen
Yes
Resolution
320 x 240
Number of Colors
TFT Color LCD
 
Memory
Memory Card Slot
-
Internal Memory
2 GB
 
Software & Maps
Included Maps
South Africa
Lesotho
Swaziland
Ability To Add Maps
<not specified>
 
Features
Voice Prompts
<not specified>
3D Map Perspective
<not specified>
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Support
<not specified>
 
Power
Battery
<not specified>
Battery Life
Up to 2 hours
 
Physical Dimensions
Width
94 mm
Height
81 mm
Depth
20 mm
Weight
125 grams
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (149)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Expert score (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.1/10
User score (143)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.8/10
 
Design (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.5/10
Value for money (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
Features (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.3/10
Performance (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.8/10
PROS• easy to use • good value for money • easy to operate • simple interface • pocket sized
Expert Reviews
DigitalVersus
15 July 2010
TomTom Start²
Back to basics While top-end sat navs seem to be packed with growing numbers of ever-more advanced functions, the TomTom Start² stands out for its sheer simplicity and basic but effective operation. Read more ...
PROSVery easy to use, Very good IQ Routes function, Compact design and good suction mount, Full range of navigation functions
CONSSome settings a little limited
6.0/10
TechRadar UK
2 May 2010
TomTom Start2 review TomTom's entry level sat nav gets premium features Our Score 4 Last reviewed: 2010-04-14 April 14th 2010 Tweet Buying a sat nav which won't break the bank means you risk getting hopelessly lost at the hands of shoddy equipment, but the new TomTom Start2 aims to bring fully Read more ...
PROSSimple interface, Easy to operate, Pocket sized, Strong suction pad, Fantastic maps and reliable navigation
CONSInaccurate touchscreen, Free roaming map browsing useless, More available for the money, Limited features for more experienced users
8.0/10
Crowdedbrain
19 July 2010
TomTom Start 2 Review
Though we never posted a review of the original TomTom Start, we did have the opportunity to test this. Whilst it was marketed as a device for complete beginners, we found it was maybe a little too basic for the £140 price tag (European Version). Read more ...
8.0/10
User Reviews
Amazon
17 April 2012
TomTom Start2 - does the job
Good compact size SatNav, great value 4 money - wanted simple SATNAV to get from A to B & speed cameras warnings - does the job, why pay more, when you do not need all singing /dancing models.Owned for a month, but not used much yet. Bought to replace TomTomOne of same size, that was stolen !! Read more ...
8.0/10