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Customer Reviews for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Model: 1EV4.019.03
SKU: 2192066
UPC: 636926048422
Plan your next trip with this GPS that features text-to-speech technology that makes it easy to follow directions while concentrating on the road. The lifetime traffic and map updates keep you informed of the latest traffic conditions and road changes.
Average Customer Rating:
3.306 out of 5
3.3
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60% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend 
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Customer Reviews for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates
Review 1 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

I believe it is good have not used it to much

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: candyhair
from Sheboygan Falls, WI
on 06/14/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Seems EZ to use
Had one previously liked the style and ease of use, hope this one does the same but will last longer. Voice is pleasant for commands not annoying to the ear.
This product has... Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler, casual user, use it on trips when not sure of locations
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2640241782
Reward Zone number: 2640241782
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Review 2 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

I returned this product - was not happy with it

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: traveller0205
from Anchorage
on 06/02/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Ease of Use
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: The price was OK
What's not so great: It started VERY slow
If you have patience, it might be a good production, however I exchanged it for a different product and a better value for price.
This product has... Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Frequent traveler
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Reward Zone number: 2870623631
Reward Zone number: 2870623631
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Review 3 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

My 3rd TomTom purchase

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from San Francisco
on 05/31/2013
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Doesn't ask what part of route to avoid
It works great for what I need, plus traffic updates
This product has... Lifetime traffic
About me... Frequent traveler
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 1041111724
Reward Zone number: 1041111724
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Review 4 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

My husband loved it!!!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mawmaw62
from Lusby, MD
on 05/30/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: He loves the speed camers feature
Got this for my husbands birthday, needed to update his old tomtom. He loves it and used it for work. It won't pair with his phone but his phone is also out dated. We will see how it goes when he gets a new phone.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates, speed cameras
About me... Frequent traveler
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

dependable

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: cmncmn
from MI
on 05/29/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: easy to use
What's not so great: the keyboard
this GPS is very good and dependable it hasnt steered me wrong yet, I drive a lot for worke and use it on a weekly baisis. The user interface is well set up and easy to use although there are some things that are a little difficult such as when typing an adress the screen doesnt always read the correct letter.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Free map updates
About me... Frequent traveler, Parent with kids, Business Professional, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2831713579
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Great update from the last generation.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: LAMLP
on 05/26/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Great addition to the TomTom family. Definitely more user friendly than the last generation of navigators.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2174061115
Reward Zone number: 2174061115
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Review 7 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Great GPS

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: LeeHalloween
from Orlando Florida
on 05/12/2013
What's great about it: Free updates, bluetooth
What's not so great: loudness adjustment for bluetooth
Plug it in charge it and go! Easy to set up, this is my 2nd TomTom. My old one is still working perfect, but wanted the map updates at a great price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2585606677
Reward Zone number: 2585606677
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Review 8 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Great GPS

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: NewEnglandGadgetFan
from Connecticut
on 05/11/2013
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Traffic update doesn't always reflect actual conditions
Simple and easy to use right out of the box. Love the feature of searching for a business (type of food, store, etc) along the route and then quickly adding the new point to the existing route. I had to get used to the GPS road view as my old Garmin had very clear road views. My old GPS also had a huge traffic receiver connected to the cord and my new TomTom cord is thinner and more streamlined. The traffic update feature does work, but doesn't always reflect actual conditions. However, overall I think this is a great GPS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 0568124156
Reward Zone number: 0568124156
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Review 9 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Has forever maps which will be great

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: gabassin
from woodstock, ga
on 05/10/2013
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: very easy to use
What's not so great: nothing
right out of the package very simple to use and set up. a no brainer.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Free map updates
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 0328461248
Reward Zone number: 0328461248
0points
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Review 10 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Not Happy

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: poppabear1760
from P A
on 05/10/2013
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Durability
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
2.0 out of 5
2.0
What's not so great: Crashes all the time
Have a Garmin and it is great. Wish I could say the same about the Tom Tom. Crashes all the time not as user friendly as the Garmin.
This product has... Inaccurate, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Reward Zone number: 2169165828
Reward Zone number: 2169165828
By TomTomCommunityManager05/14/2013
Hi Poppabear1760, we apologize for the overall experience. I would like to help you out, but I don’t have enough information to address your issue. Can you please reach out to us via our direct line 866 486 6866 or the following page: http://bit.ly/Jn4Fjv . We will then look more into the case and work on a resolution.TomTomInc.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Hellpful

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Benghazi
from Murfreesboro tn
on 05/10/2013
What's great about it: It's easy to work
What's not so great: It yells at me
I love Tom Tom it's real easy to use I have the kit car I'm loving it peac out
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Inaccurate, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates, get the kit car
About me... Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2833933739
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Review 12 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Average

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: TimmyTurtle
from Daytona Beach, FL
on 05/06/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Average
Bought this for my motorcycle and it did not fit my holder. Was the smallest I could find but it was still too big. Had to return it. Must say the return process was easy and efficient.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Free map updates
About me... Frequent traveler
I would recommend this to a friend!
Reward Zone number: 2006697079
Reward Zone number: 2006697079
By TomTomCommunityManager05/14/2013
Hi TimmyTurtle, straight to the case – the VIA was never designed to fit on a motorcycle. What I can recommend as an alternative is the TomTom Rider – this model is designed for motorcycles. For more information, please visit the following link: http://bit.ly/18IrBdm .

If you have more questions or need of assistance, please reach out to us via our direct line 866 486 6866 or the following page: http://bit.ly/Jn4Fjv . We will be happy to help you out!TomTomInc.
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Review 13 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Very Good

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Dallas
on 05/01/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Alternative route suggestions based on Real Time traffic information
What's not so great: Takes some to re-route calculation when you missed the original route
My wife completely depends on this to move around in Dallas.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler, Parent with kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 14 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Money well spent for an upgraded device.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: rnspk
from Oswego, KS
on 04/04/2013
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: detailed lane changes and voice command.
This model is worth spending a little extra money due to the voice control option and the detailed lane assistance. We actually have one for both of our vehicles and my wife was impressed with the ease of verbally entering an address and the device recognizing it.
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Parent with kids, Business Professional, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 15 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Satisfied

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: imbaroque
from Springfield, MO
on 03/22/2013
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, clear instructions, simple menu
What's not so great: Load time
This has worked great for me as long as I've kept it up to date. As soon as there's a new update for the device (which has been fairly often, 2-3 times per month), I will have to update it. Otherwise, the TomTom becomes one of the slowest things on the earth and starts to malfunction. When up-to-date, the GPS works beautifully!
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Frequent traveler, Business Professional, delivery driver
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 16 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Perfect for daily and extended travel

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: NavyRP
from Jacksonville, NC
on 03/10/2013
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Bluetooth and Traffic updates
What's not so great: Hard to set up bluetooth
I bought this hoping that it would be better than my last GPS unit and it exceeded my expectations. The bluetooth works perfect and the traffic updates are always needed. It even informs you of speedtraps
This product has... Large/easy to see screen, Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... Frequent traveler, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Did not like

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: woodsyeife
from Jefferson Twp, Pa
on 03/08/2013
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Ease of Use
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's not so great: Way it is mounted in car
I found it difficult to program home location. It did not recognise home even after updating. Did not like the way map was depicited. Dashboard mount was very awkward and window mount made it to far away to see. But no GPS appears to be made for the deep windows of crossovers and SUVs.
This product has... Lifetime traffic, Free map updates
About me... casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 18 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

best features for a low price

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mrkrabs
from nor cal
on 03/04/2013
  • Verified Purchaser
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: BlueTooth connectivity phone feature
What's not so great: overly sensative touch screen
easy to use right out of the box. on screen menu prompts
This product has... Easy menus, Lifetime traffic, Free map updates, free real time trafic updates
About me... Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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0points
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Review 19 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

Not Pleased

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: jazzman1
from Middletown, USA
on 02/18/2013
  • Top 1000 Contributor
What's great about it: Seems easy to configure and use
What's not so great: Almost everything else
I am a big fan of tomtom gps, I own 2 older ones now. My tom tom go 930 GPS` is still working, very well I might add. But I figured the newer tom'tom's would bring new features, and I did'nt want to spend good money for map and traffic updates for my 930 tom tom (5 yrs old now# This tom tom 1435 is advertised to have free traffic updates, but that's not totally correct. You have to buy another corded antenea device to be able to recieve lifetime traffic updates with this 1435. I did'nt find that out untill I purchased this. I was more than upset. Then when I tried to register and update it from my tom tom home on my Pc that I use for my other GPS, it would'nt work. I read the manual that came with this GPS and found I had to download a diferent tom tom home update site software to my Pc. The old Tom Tom Home update site and software, for both my 2 older Tom Tom's, will not work with the newer tomtom's. That irked me big time. That meant I had to have 2 separe download sites for both my tom tom gps #the newer and older tom tom) and 2 different passwords and email addy's. Then I realised that none of my accessories from my older tom tom's will work with the new ones. Not the power cord for the home, the car cord, nor my traffic anntena cord that I had to buy extra for my older tomtom's. The newer Tom Tom's use a new different traffic anntena cord and input jack. The new Tom Tom's have a new input jack that won't accept my present GPS cords frrom my older tomtom's. I think tom tom has done all this to force us loyal tomtom owner's to make complete new purchases for everything. None of the old tom tom accessories are compatible with the new ones. There's also a new design for the winshield mount and I can't use my old tom tom gooseneck mount with this one. The only good thing I liked about this GPS is that I'm firmillar with the layout and how tom tom's works so there was not a big learning curve with this one for me.
I've never owned a Garmin GPS before till now, thought Tom Tom was better...no more. I took this back, exchanged it for a Garmin. Guess what??? All my old tom tom cords will fit my new garman. Garman still uses the mini USB inputs as my older Tom Tom's do. The windshield mount is also better designed. And my garmin does come with free traffic and map updates, with no hidden charges or purchases. It's only a basic traffic service with commercial ads, but it's totally free as advertised. You can purchase a premium traffic service from garmin with no ad's, but for me this free version is just fine.
The layout and how you use this Tom Tom 1435 is nicer to me than garmin's. I like the look of tom tom's better than Garmin's and they have more free optional accsessories to download from tom tom home download site than the garmin's download site. But for all of the negatives I have mentioned about present day tom tom's and this tom tom GPS in particular, I have to say I now favor Garmin or tom tom. It's not so much as this is a bad GPS, just that Tom Tom as a company is slipping. I'm jumping ship before it sinks. If you've never owned a GPS before, you would not notice the drawbacks and you may like it just dandy. But all previous tom tom owners will notice. I still like and use my older tom tom's and think they're still tops. Works as good as the newer GPS...so far.
This product has... Easy menus, Free map updates
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 20 for TomTom - VIA 1435TM 4.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth and Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates

It is a definate improvement over my old GPS.

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: blueicer
from South Bend IN
on 02/10/2013
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: It appears to be more user friendly with added fearutres.
What's not so great: I am deeply dissapointed with the adversed featires
I was very interested in the hands free calling advertized. When I got it home and tried to use it I was told that it does not support my cell phone type. I was surprised because I have a very current model. No where could I find which devices are supported and when I called the store for support I waited quite a long time and no one came back to me. There should be a way immediately to let the customer know which devices are or are not compatible with this device. I am deeply dissapointed.
This product has... Easy menus, Free map updates
About me... casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
1out of 4found this review helpful.
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