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TomTom Start 42

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User ratings:
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
TomTom Start 42 / 52 / 62 (GPS Navigation System): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Nice and easy does it with this new entry-level sat navRead more
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Pros

  • easier and more exciting
  • very easy to use and it worked as it should

Cons

  • all the cars roared off leaving us still taking pictures
  • this feature does not include timetables)
  • the device loses contact and it has to be reloaded

Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • no
  • 2D, 3D
  • yes
  • Europe
  • yes
  • Fixed, Handheld

TomTom Start 42 - Pros & Cons

TomTom Start 42

Pros

  • easier and more exciting
  • very easy to use and it worked as it should

Cons

  • all the cars roared off leaving us still taking pictures
  • this feature does not include timetables)
  • the device loses contact and it has to be reloaded
  • No way can you ring or get in contact with TomTom in Australia
  • It often does not provide verbal instruction
  • slower
  • has a more fiddly menu
  • suction cap fails to stick to anything
  • It lacks some of the features of pricier models
  • including traffic data

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TomTom Start 42 - Full Specifications

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Design
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in camerano
Placement supportedHorizontal
Weather proofno
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width5.69 in
Height3.56 in
Depth0.87 in
Weight8.29 oz
Handheldno
Wristbandno
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Communication
AntennaInternal
Bluetoothno
GLONASSno
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Storage
Storage media typeFlash
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
Internal storage capacity8.0 GB
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Display
Display typeLCD
Screen size5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Colour screenyes
Widescreenyes
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Technical details
Headphone outputno
USByes
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • SLK
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Power
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (running)1.0 h
Battery life (max)1.0 h

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