Beach Camera [beachcamera.com] (and Buydig) are selling the TomTom XL 340S GPS Navigation system for $109.95 ($179.95 with $70 instant rebate) with free 7-9 day shipping and no tax (unless in NJ). Site says this is for a new in-box item, and it's the best deal I've seen on this yet.
Like all new TomTom units, this comes with a 30-day map update guarantee.
Important: Do not upgrade your maps when you get the unit - most of them ship with version 830 (May release) or 825 (February). Version 835 (August) is currently available, but if you upgrade it will make you ineligible for the next update (version 840) which should be out by the end of the month! To be safe, just make a note to yourself to connect to TomTom Home and update on December 1st (or whenever you see something online about new maps being out). You can still update the unit's firmware without updating the maps. Just make sure not to use your "Latest Map Guarantee" until 840 is out.
Also, if you're obsessive about map updates, you can get a 1 year subscription to the map updates (usually 4 releases) for $39.80 [tomtom.com]. Not bad considering a single update usually costs $50+. If you're planning on doing this anyway, you can go ahead and use your free update and then start the subscription (I believe it is a 1 calendar year sub, not "next 4 releases").
Some FAQs about this unit since it's on the front page now (yay!):
4.3" Widescreen
Text-to-Speech
TomTom's new "IQ Routes" technology - supposedly this will make routing better over time, or at least give a more accurate ETA.
Advanced Lane Guidance - the unit will show you a 3-D view of major interchanges to show you what lane to be in
No Bluetooth (never had a GPS where this worked well anyway...)
No Traffic included (you can buy a $60 receiver + a monthly fee to get it if you really want it though - I've had this feature on other GPS units and I would say it's not something worth paying extra for)
For $110, it's pretty good. Just make sure to delete the foreign voices you won't use before updating the map (numerous guides on how to do this online - super easy and it doesn't take long).
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TomTom XL340S GPS - $109.95+FS at Beach Camera and Buydig until 11/07 | ||
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By iconian on 11-06-2009, 11:06 AM | ||
Beach Camera has TomTom XL340S GPS for $109.95 with free shipping. Next lowest of Google Products from a reliable seller is $135. Thank you a5ehren | ||
Reply to PostBy dukie564 on 11-06-2009, 12:17 PM | ||
Sweet thanks! been waiting for a deal on this unit. Don't forget 2% Bing Cashback! | ||
Reply to PostBy baochauc on 11-06-2009, 12:25 PM | ||
How could I get a 2% Bing Cashback??? I dont see any link to Beach Camera. | ||
Reply to PostBy Fling on 11-06-2009, 12:27 PM | ||
Great deal.. was searching for a dell coupon when I found this and it was an even better price | ||
Reply to PostBy me.redith on 11-06-2009, 12:30 PM | ||
Ditto! | ||
Reply to PostBy dukie564 on 11-06-2009, 12:35 PM | ||
search bing shopping for "TomTom XL 340S" it's near the bottom | ||
Reply to PostBy prettycoolguy49 on 11-06-2009, 12:44 PM | ||
Nice, have the 330 and I'm pretty happy with it. | ||
Reply to PostBy mama2gavin on 11-06-2009, 12:46 PM | ||
Really how good a deal is this in comparison to like a Walmart GPS? I was wanting to get one this year but I need to know this is the best price or the quality I will find. | ||
Reply to PostBy Scubastevie on 11-06-2009, 12:47 PM | ||
Is this a good price Reviews are decent and not to good with updates it looks like. | ||
Reply to PostBy warsaws on 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM | ||
Seriously, what is a "Walmart GPS" ? I had no idea they made GPS's. | ||
Reply to PostBy mama2gavin on 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM | ||
You know...one I could find at Walmart.  | ||
Reply to PostBy rarmortn on 11-06-2009, 12:50 PM | ||
I think he/she meant a budget gps like the Omnitech or Pharos... | ||
Reply to PostBy warsaws on 11-06-2009, 12:50 PM | ||
Walmart sells Garmins and many many other brands... Nope. She says she meant any GPS she could buy at Walmart. | ||
Reply to PostBy yourr8 on 11-06-2009, 12:53 PM | ||
this is very good price, actually best price around for the piece. DellSB has this for around $127 before tax, and amazon sells it at $129, I believe. Beach Camera won't tax CA residence, so this is very nice. I got the bing CB and rush the delivery to 3-5days for $2.89 more, and I am happy. 340s is good piece for its price, speak streat name and gives multilane direction. some argue the map update is a little bit annoying, but I won't take that as a serious problem... |
