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| Product | TomTom XXL 550-TM (Lifetime Traffic & Maps Edition) | Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver | TomTom GO Live 1535M | Garmin Nuvi 3490LMT GPS receiver | TomTom Via 1535 |
| Price | $119.99 | $99.99 to $134.98 | $159.99 to $199.95 | $214.99 to $398.99 | $199.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 2 stars | 4.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software. | Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value. | The TomTom GO Live 1535M's is a solidly performing GPS device and its app integration for search is a nice first, but that's hardly this PND's strongest feature. | The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT packs every trick in Garmin's book into an ultra-thin chassis, but the high MSRP will deter some. | The TomTom Via 1535 TM offers many features and services to increase driver safety and routing efficiency. |
| Destination | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive | Automotive |
| Included GPS accessories | Dashboard disc USB car charger EasyPort mount USB cable | Car power adapter USB cable Suction cup mount | Dashboard disc USB car charger USB cable | Car power adapter with TMC antenna Vehicle mount USB cable | Info unavailable |
| Included GPS software | TomTom HOME | NAVTEQ MapSource City Navigator NT nüMaps Guarantee | TomTom LIVE Services (1 year) | Garmin City Navigator North America NT | Info unavailable |
| Antenna | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Info unavailable |
| Audible assistance | Navigation instructions | Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Voice command recognition Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Voice command recognition Street name announcement Navigation instructions | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 9 oz | 6.2 oz | 8.5 oz | 4.2 oz | Info unavailable |
| GPS PC connection | USB | USB | USB Bluetooth | USB Bluetooth | Info unavailable |
| Services features | Lifetime traffic alert Lifetime map updates EasyPort mount IQ routes technology Lane guidance Speed alerts | Lane Assistant | Lane Assistant | Lane Assistant | Info unavailable |
| System features | IQ Routes technology TomTom QuickGPSfix 2D / 3D map perspective Trafficmaster RDS TMC Preinstalled POIs | Speed limit warning Emergency Help Photo navigation Junction view Garmin Garage Preinstalled POIs Custom POIs Downloadable POIs Built-in speaker | Local Search with Google IQ Routes technology Fuel prices LIVE Services Emergency Help Lifetime map updates Preinstalled POIs Custom POIs Downloadable POIs Advanced Lane Guidance | Alarm Calculator Clock Speed limit warning Emergency Help Garmin Locate Lifetime map updates Pedestrian Mode Photo navigation nüRoute Technology with myTrends 2D / 3D map perspective Junction view Garmin Garage Hands-free calling via Bluetooth Measurement converter Photo viewer Custom POIs Built-in speaker | Info unavailable |
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