TomTom START2 is the upgraded version of the entry-level START sat nav launched last year. The START2 resembles its predecessor in terms of physical design but carries some new features for enhanced navigation utility. The new member of the Start series from TomTom is the cheapest sat nav model from the manufacturer and that makes it a practical solution among users with restricted budget. Here is a detailed review of the TomTom START2 to make you familiar with the device.

TomTom Start2 Design

Like most of the sat nav devices manufactured these days, TomTom START2 too is a small and compact design with the ability to be carried in a pocket. The replaceable coloured casing called StartSkins is an attractive feature of the device and is inherited from its predecessor.

The device packs a 3.5 inch screen with touch functionality, 320 x 240 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio. The device has a mount that is conveniently installed on the vehicle’s windscreen and can be tilted or rotated for comfortable viewing. So, no installation is required and transfer from one vehicle to another is easy.

TomTom Start2 Navigation Highlights

Though, some might consider the device to be basic, the set of navigation features definitely make it a good device especially for the first-time sat nav users. The device come preinstalled with the maps of the UK and Ireland. The main highlight of the device is definitely the easy-to-access menu installed in it. The options like Plan Route and Browse Map makes it simple for the novice users to use the device most suitably.

IQ Route technology is another great feature of the device as it makes use of actual road statistics to plan the route towards the intended destination. The real road data is compiled from the analysis of years and thus, contributes effectively towards fastest route planning. Latest map guarantee further makes the device useful, as the device updates its map database with newly released maps using this feature.

Going further, the device has map Share technology that helps the user to share self-updated maps with the TomTom community of sat nav users. So, one user can receive the corrections made by other TomTom users and that too, free of cost. Voice and visual instructions are of high quality that makes it easy for the user to follow the instructions. Both 2D and 3D navigation viewing is possible with the help of the device.

The ‘Help Me!’ menu is a common feature of the TomTom devices and START2 is not an exception. The menu provides the list of emergency numbers and route to emergency service providers whenever the user needs them while driving on road.

TomTom Home accessibility, lightweight of 128g, advanced lane guidance and many such features make the device useful. As mentioned earlier, the low-budget users and those who don’t have the experience of using sat nav devices can easily consider TomTom START2 to be one of the best devices available for them. The lack of advanced options might not attract the high-end users, but the device is capable of finding a good share in the market.

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