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TomTom Start 50 GPS Navigation
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TomTom Start 52 GPS Navigation
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TomTom Via 52 GPS Navigation
TomTom Via 52
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Editiorial reviews
5
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
Dodge the traffic and avoid those one-track country lanes with the top satnavs from TomTom and GarminRead more
TomTom Start 52 (5") (GPS Navigation System): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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6
6 editorial reviews
The TomTom VIA 52 offers premium satnav features on a budget – just add your own smartphone.Read more
TomTom Via 52 (GPS Navigation System): 1.4 out of 5 stars from 27 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
82
3.5 out of 5
82 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
3 %
75
3.8 out of 5
75 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
40 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Design

Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranonono
Placement supported
N/A
Horizontal
N/A
Weather proof
N/A
no
N/A

Display

Display typeLCDLCD
N/A
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
N/A
Widescreenyesyesyes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
N/A

Dimensions

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
BlackBlack
Width5.2 in5.69 in5.69 in
Height0.91 in3.56 in0.81 in
Depth3.5 in0.87 in0.94 in
Weight8.89 oz7.37 oz7.37 oz
Handheldnono
N/A
Wristband
N/A
no
N/A

Navigation

Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
  • 2D
  • 3D
N/A
Map includedyesyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyesyes
Map coverageUSA
  • Central Europe
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Eastern Europe
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Southern Europe
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Western Europe
Western Europe
Navigation areaVehiclesVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnoyesyes
TMC Live trafficnono
N/A
Points of interestyesyesyes
Speed limitsyesyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyesyes
Voice commandsnonoyes
Navigation bracketEurope
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Auto re-routeyes
N/A
N/A
Lane guidanceyesyesyes
Live servicenoyesyes
Display of road signs
N/A
yes
N/A
Voice guidance
N/A
yes
N/A
Street name pronunciation
N/A
yes
N/A
Waypoints
N/A
yes
N/A

Communication

AntennaInternalInternal
N/A
Bluetoothnonoyes
GLONASS
N/A
no
N/A
Handsfree via bluetooth
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
USByesyes
N/A
USB version2.0
N/A
N/A
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
N/A
Languages supportMulti
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • BUL
  • CAT
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • LAT
Headphone output
N/A
no
N/A

Storage

Storage media typeFlashFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyesyes
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity8.0 GB8.0 GB16.0 GB

Power

External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyesyes
Battery life (running)2.0 h1.0 h1.0 h
Battery life (max)3.0 h1.0 h1.0 h
Battery type
N/A
Li-Ion
N/A
Number of batteries required
N/A
1
N/A

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