Customers praise the VIA 1515M 5" GPS for its ease of use, accurate GPS navigation, and lifetime map updates. Many appreciate the screen size and find the device to be a good value for the price. While some users noted that the battery life could be improved and the volume could be higher, the positive feedback on navigation and features outweighs these minor drawbacks.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good GPS unit for the cost
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Most of the units are more expensive but this one wasn't and it works well about Ontario, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. It does struggle with close roads so sometimes deturns are required and can take a while. It's good at avoiding toll roads if you like that feature. I do.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps
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So easy to use, search fast and very reliable, I like the lifetime map update
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi Lizmar!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for giving us 5 STARS! I am glad you like the lifetime updates!
Have a great day :)
Reiss @ TomTom
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use GPS
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Very user-friendly and very easy to use. Affordable price with lifetime updates on maps .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent GPS for the price
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This GPS is easy to use and has a lot of features. It is an excellent price and I am very happy with my purchase. It has got me to work using different routes when the freeways have been jam packed. I could not be happier. Only thing I would recommend is buying a dashboard mount because it does not stick to the windshield very well, especially when it is very hot. Otherwise an excellent product for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
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I love the graphics! Easy to use. Set up was quick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Map updates
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The TomTom is very reliable
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TomTom makes a great product. This is my second one, and am happy with it's reliability and lifetime maps. Can't beat the price, either. For less than $100 with full coverage including Canada and Mexico, and updated maps, I'm more than satisfied with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
simple to use
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Gets me where I'm going, easy to use, good price!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Functional, but seriously flawed search functions
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This device is easy to set up and use. The routing screen is sleek and intuitive. The ability to save Favorites and remember recent addresses is very useful. Many options can be found in the Settings screens.
Negative points include a fairly rudimentary search system. For example one can only find a street in one form. If you are searching for East Aurora street and the device has it listed as E Aurora street you will not find it. To make matters worse, the schema is inconsistent such that some are listed as "East <name>", other streets as "E <name>" and still others as <name> East". Searching by "points of interest" is also nearly useless. When searching for a hospital nearby - a function that could literally be a lifesaver - you will be presented with a list of several hospitals that are merely clinics, outpatient offices, or mental health clinics that just happen to be in the same hospital system. Imagine furiously driving to what you believe to be a hospital and ending up at a dental clinic. Yes, this function is literally that useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Meets my needs
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I bought this to take on out of town trips. So far it has worked just fine. I didn't really need anything special. Just something to help get around places I was not familiar with. I think it was well worth the money. I am glad I bought it when I did.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great maps
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I love that it has maps of all the United States and Mexico. Wonderful directions
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good GPS for the money.
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This GPS works well, easy to read and understand. The split screen is an asset.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Accuracy, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps for the everyday driver
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This GPS was my first and I was amazed what it could do. The directions were accurate and right before every turn I was reminded several times that the turn was about to approach. It's easy to use , great graphics , and a nice speaking voice guides you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gps
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Very accurate product and easy to use!! Lifetime map updates!! Good price!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use Navigation system
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This TomTom was a great purchase at Best Buy that recognized the on-line discounted price, for one thing, and the free map updates feature is great...already two updates in a couple months. The built in suction cup mount works just fine, and the 5" screen is very visible, and the voice is very clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Garmin's are better...
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My husband and I got this TomTom as a gift. We usually buy Garmin's for ourselves. We took it to the Grand Canyon from Texas - driving. It was good on major highways. However, when traveling in the city, it would tell us to turn left up ahead, and right as we pull to a stop to turn left, it would switch to say "turn right" instead, but there would be 3 lanes to have to avoid in order to proceed the opposite direction.
We also tested it in DFW the next weekend, and again, it did it 5 different times while in DFW area - and there was NO way to switch directions. It is very infuriating and I wish I could burn it...
The plus side: the graphics are awesome.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good choice for mom
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After recently moving my mom to AZ from out of state, this is an ideal addition for her car. While it doesn't really understand the concept of parking lots or apartment complexes, it works well for getting her where she needs to go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Unit, good price
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When previous unit failed, purchased a later model from same maker. Did not care for other unit, gave it away. Searched for VIA, model I knew. Good contrast, does not require cell connection. (Reasons I disliked other model.) I like the state, city, street, number method of inputting information.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gps, Map updates
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Clear directions are given with ample warnings, good GPS for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
works great easy to use
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This product works as even better the the Tom Tom we had that is 5 years old. quick response to changes accurate routes and easy to use, what more could a person want for $99.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
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Tom Tom works great. Nice large screen. Easy to set destinations.