It integrates several functions and features of the most recent and effective in circulation among which we find the services offered by IQ Routes technology. Plan routes, add multiple drop-off points, check live traffic, and save your favourite routes from your smartphone, tablet or PC with TomTom MyDrive. The TomTom Start 25 M features a 5-inch touch screen and there are two mapping versions of the TomTom Start 25 M. Once the installation of MyDrive Connect has completed, a pop-up will ask you to confirm the settings.

This is actually only four updates a year but it is more than enough to be updated on new roads, tolls and other improvements to road infrastructure. We recommend that you use a wired connection for your computer to avoid connectivity issues with your Wi-Fi network. You will also receive alerts when you are speeding using the speed alert feature on the TomTom Start 25 M. If you have several maps installed you can delete maps to free up space, but you always need to have at least one map installed on your device. Finally, make sure you turn off any power saving settings on your computer when you are updating your navigation device, as this can interrupt the process.Plus, find all you need along the way with dedicated points of interest (POIs) for professional drivers. The body of the TomTom Start 25 Europe looks pretty solid and compact and weighs about 213 grams and has the generous dimensions (134x93x19 mm). TomTom Start 25 M Europe version (Product code: TVL135E) includes street-level road maps for the following 45 countries in Europe. This we think is a bit of a downside, they’ve probably made this for ease of use and to have less items to lose. They’ve added extra processing power so you can swipe, zoom and use features quickly and easily – and they’ve even built in a 5Ghz Wi-Fi® band for even faster map and software updates.

It features a 5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480×272 pixels, an internal memory of 4 GB, which are preloaded on the maps of 45 European countries, and features such as advanced lane guidance, the notice on the location of fixed speed cameras and furniture, Eco Routes IQ Routes technology, voice playback of street names and the parking assist, which guides the user towards the nearest parking. Connect your device regularly to ensure you’re always driving with the latest navigation info at hand.

Pre-installed United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland maps or European maps depending on version purchased. Furthermore Eco Routes technology ensures the satellite navigation system always calculates the most fuel-efficient route and thus reduces your impact on the environment. It’s not rocket science though and anyone can guess coming in or out of a city at rush hour will have problems. In the most difficult highway intersections, a realistic 3D representation ensures peace and security. It’s equipped with the latest and greatest TomTom technology, so you can look forward to where you’re going.

One problem we had is the first time we tried the update, which we recommend as soon as you get it, is that it wiped the TomTom sat nav device clear before it re-installed of the maps available to us. It’s 16:9 touchscreen display is comfortable: a diagonal of 13 cm allows the display of maps in an appropriate manner, all thanks to the screen resolution to 480×272 pixels but, unfortunately, it is resistive and not capacitive, retail weighing and not just on the user-experience.The Consumer Contract Regulations allow you 14 days, from receipt of purchase, to check compatibility with your internet connection device/s.

Some maps allow you to select versions with different country coverage so you can install a smaller map that still suits your needs.At this product page we state compatibility with specific versions of current internet connection devices, for example: PC, laptop, MAC, smartphone etc. The internal memory of the navigator is 4 GB which unfortunately cannot be expanded due to lack of memory expansion slots. It probably uses data from all those that link their sat nav to a phone or have a better featured device. Before you update your device we recommend that you have at least 8GB free space available on the computer.