Yet another GPS unit will now be available to consumers; this time from TomTom. Its new ONE XL-S mapping unit is feature rich with a beautiful 4.3-inch for viewing. One of the standout features is text-to-speech, which basically reads out your directions, restaurants, etc. out to you so you can spend more time concentrating on the road rather than your GPS unit.
You’ll also be able to share map data with people online with the ONE XL-S and can do hands-free calling via Bluetooth, making this one of the safer units on the market. Optionally, you can get realtime traffic reports through TomTom if you want to shell out some extra bucks. Look for it at the end of this month for $400.
TomTom rolls ONE XL-S map unit with text-to-speech [Electronista]
The TomTom XL-S seems like a solid, all-around GPS. With Text-to-Speech, Mapshare and ‘Help Me’ feature you really can’t go wrong. I’m especially anxious to try TTS; it makes it so much easier (and safer) than constantly looking down at the screen. The price also seems reasonable for the value you’re getting.
reading this review I bought this GPS and waiting for it in the mail. However, from the looks of it seems like other sites are saying that this item does NOT support bluetooth handsfree capability.
any ideas?