TomTom XXL 550 5-Inch GPS $54.99 on Woot!

Thought I would pass long this pretty decent deal on a large screen GPS by TomTom.  Woot has the TomTom XXL 550 5-Inch GPS with IQ Routes & Premium Maps (refurbished) for just $54.99 plus $5 for shipping. Looks like it half off regular retail and about $30 dollars cheaper than some favored online bargain retailers. I will go on record and say that I have not used the TomTom XXL 550, but I will say that I have just recently upgraded my 4.3 inch GPS to a 5 inch and love it. I have had a lot of issues in rental cars with windshields that are very swept forwards to the engine compartment which put the GPS farther away and much more difficult to see. So getting a 5 inch device made life a lot easier.

Check out the press release below for all the specs on the TomTom XXL 550 5-Inch GPS with IQ Routes & Premium Maps or just head on over to Woot and grab one of these while they are still available.

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Features:

• 5-inch Touch Screen
• EasyMenu™
• Premium Maps of US, Canada & Mexico
• Customizable
• Advanced Lane Guidance (available in US only)
• Help Me! emergency menu
• “Where Am I?” feature
• Announces street names
• Anti-glare screen
• Map Share™ On-Demand Updates
• Latest Map Guarantee
• QuickGPSfix
• IQ Routes™ (available in US only)
• TomTom HOME Content Manager

The Details:

• 5.0” Touch Screen is extra-wide for an expanded driving view and easier menu operation
• EasyMenu is a two-button menu that allows you easy access all of TomTom’s powerful features; just a tap gets you started, and easy-to-follow commands and recognizable icons lead you through a quick start-up process
• Premium Maps of US, Canada & Mexico lets you travel confidently knowing you’re following the most accurate and dependable maps in the GPS industry
• Using TomTom maps, you’ll have access to one million more miles of mapped road in the U.S. that you would using other GPS brands (based on information available as of January, 2011)
• Customize your TomTom GPS device using a gallery of licensed art and professional designs, or add a more personal touch by uploading images and adding text
• Advanced Lane Guidance provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions by showing you which lane to take, so you won’t miss your turn or have to make dangerous lane crossings (available in the US only)
• Photo-realistic images and a pulsing green arrow indicate exactly which lane to use
• Help Me! emergency menu lets you easily access local emergency providers such as police, fire stations, and hospitals
• “Where Am I?” feature pinpoints your exact location so you can accurately communicate it to emergency resources
• Keep your eyes on the road while your TomTom GPS announces turn-by-turn directions, including street and place names
• Anti-glare screen always gives an optimal view, even in direct sunlight
• Map Share™ On-Demand Updates give you the ability to update your own map instantly or download verified updates from other drivers; update your TomTom daily or whenever you wish
• Latest Map Guarantee: When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device (Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME)
• IQ Routes: Despite posted speed limits, traffic traveling along a road at 8 a.m. moves at a different pace than it does at 2 p.m. Actual traffic speed is affected by rush hour, traffic light changes, pedestrian traffic, day of the week, and more. IQ Routes is TomTom exclusive technology that evaluates routes based on actual traffic speeds, rather than posted speed limits, and will recommend the fastest route for the time of the day (available in the US only)
• TomTom HOME Content Manager allows you to personalize your device while providing all the latest downloads, updates, and content; just connect your device to your computer and HOME will launch automatically
• You can subscribe to TomTom services, download new points of interest, voices, and more, and share your own content with the rest of the TomTom community

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