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Product Dimensions

1.3 x 5.3 x 3.7 inches

Item Weight

7.7 ounces

ASIN

B004MYFTEW

Item model number

1EN5.019.01

Batteries

1 AA batteries required. (included)

Customer Reviews

3.7 689 ratings

3.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#676,423 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
#15 in Powersports GPS Units

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

RAM

4096 MB

Connectivity technologies

USB

Special features

includes_lifetime_map_updates

Other display features

Speakers

Human Interface Input

Touchscreen

Scanner Resolution

480 x 272

Color

Black

Whats in the box

GPS

Manufacturer

TomTom Incorporated

Date First Available

February 8, 2011

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here [PDF ]

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TomTom VIA 1505 M

Your Journey… more intuitive than ever

Updated, more intuitive, and well-designed. And, the VIA 1505 M has Free Lifetime Map Updates and a bigger 5″ screen.

In addition to its intuitive features, the VIA 1505 M has a 5″ screen for a better view of the road ahead. Once you drive with a TomTom device, you’ll never want to drive without one. TomTom created the first digital maps for drivers; we are a world leader in navigation. At TomTom, we realize that the best in-car navigation should be easy to use and have the best quality maps. We’re here to ensure your journey is smooth, from start to finish.

Explore a new way of navigation—with a VIA

We have updated the VIA series with sleek new hardware and a 5″ screen. It’s now designed to include a better user interface, sharper graphics and more visible icons—for a better view of the road ahead.

Enjoy your journey, intuitively

The VIA 1505 M is perfect for anyone who wants easy-to-use, intuitive navigation. It also comes with Free Lifetime Map Updates, so your maps change when the roads do, for the life of your VIA. Every device in this series includes our TomTom Maps with IQ Routes and Map Share technology. These devices keep you up-to-date with dynamic road changes on a daily basis, with maps that cover the US, Canada and Mexico.

Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates

Free Lifetime Map Updates

Get the best directions possible: your TomTom device will receive free updated maps, for the life of your device. So you'll know where there are new roads, or road changes — on an ongoing basis.

Advanced Lane Guidance—know the correct lane, in advance

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Know which way to go—in advance

Advanced Lane Guidance

Never miss your exit or turn with Advanced Lane Guidance. It shows you exactly which lane to take before you approach an exit, turn or difficult intersection—so you can stay on the right path.

Local information—at your fingertips

Points of Interest

Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest, from gas stations to hotels, so you're sure to find what you want.

Help when you need it

Roadside Assistance

Need help? TomTom’s Roadside Assistance connects you to a specialist—wherever or whenever you need one.

The fastest routes and most accurate arrival times

IQ Routes

The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!

Hardware

5″ Touchscreen

With a bigger 5″ screen, you can see your TomTom maps clearer than ever. Our touchscreen technology makes it easy to plug in a new destination, pull up a point of interest, or get extra information. So you can sit back and enjoy the ride, knowing that you've got the world's best navigation at your fingertips.

Integrated mount with flip screen attaches easily to
your windshield or dashboard.

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Integrated Mount

Your device has a folding mount on the back, so it attaches easily to your windshield; use the optional disk to attach it to your dashboard.

Specifications

5″ (13 cm) 16:9 Resistive screen
Screen resolution of 480 x 272 pixels

Map Coverage

US, Canada & Mexico

Your device comes with the latest maps of the US, Canada and Mexico installed already, so you are ready to navigate.

Map Share

Free Daily Map Changes from the Map Share community. Includes dynamic changes like new speed limits and blocked roads. Some things change overnight and can delay your journey. Map Share helps you deal with the more frequent road changes. Avoid detours and get to your destination even faster.

What's in the Box

TomTom VIA 1505 M device with preloaded maps
USB cable
Car charger
Documentation
Adhesive Disk
Integrated Mount

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3.7 out of 5

689 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance, performance, and visibility of the GPS unit. For example, they mention it's a slick design, works well, and is easy to see. That said, some disagree on maps, quality, ease of use, and delivery speed.

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152 customers mention115 positive37 negative

Customers like the performance of the GPS unit. They say it works well, does exactly what they need, and has worked without problems. Some say the unit is a fine device and very good driving aids. They are impressed with the screen function quality and the lots of functions and features.

"...I have been driving locally with it plugged into car charger and is working well, Long story short..so far so good...." Read more

"...Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I..." Read more

"...They are very good driving aids but they aren't a substitute for common sense...." Read more

"...When I tried to turn it on, nothing...completely dead. I tried everything...plugging it into my laptop; going inside the car to plug it in...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the navigation system. They mention that it has a slick design, and the screen looks great. Some appreciate the graphics, options of voices, and details. Overall, most find the product to be a very good model.

"...review after our journey which will give it the real test but I like the graphics, the options of voices, details and a few other things...." Read more

"...There are many things that I love about this gps. For one, the graphics are awesome!..." Read more

"This gps wrks great, looks great, does exactly what I need." Read more

"...the graphics are good but not strong in bright ambient light...." Read more

28 customers mention22 positive6 negative

Customers like the size of the navigation system. They mention that it has a much larger screen, is easy to follow, and is the perfect size to have on their windscreen. Some say the map updates are great and that the box did not come ripped.

"Large, bright screen and refreshed interface that will still be familiar to Tomtom XL users...." Read more

"...This has a much larger screen, and the navigation is downright excellent. Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast...." Read more

"...However, it has a very nice 5 inch screen, automatic time indication,automatic switching between day and night modes, and lifetime FREE Map updates,..." Read more

"...when I went to load the new maps, and they are FREE, I found that they won't fit. Ah, you say, simply remove the old maps and put on the new...." Read more

23 customers mention21 positive2 negative

Customers find the screen nice and clear, and the driving instructions are audible and clear. They also say the 5-inch screen is easy to see and read while driving. Customers also say that the maps are easy to read and the GPS gives a visual display.

"...The user interface is very intuitive, the screen is clear except in direct sunlight and the vocal directions are clear and audible...." Read more

"...Unless Garmin has changed, I like the TomTom driving screen a lot better. It has more information on the screen when you are driving, which I liked...." Read more

"...Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast. The settings menus are much better and the unit is more configurable...." Read more

"...I liked the clarity of the screen and the sound from the Garmin. However, I could not get the data that I wanted on the screen...." Read more

170 customers mention81 positive89 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the GPS. Some mention that it's truly superior for its price, a good device for the price, and decent for an average user. However, others say that it was unusable due to no maps found and issues with the unit not picking up a signal.

"...Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I..." Read more

"...Not all the information is accurate: it was defeated by one-way streets in Brooklyn; speed limits are not always accurately recorded and the camera..." Read more

"...Final verdict is this is probably a decent GPS for an average user. It has a reasonable interface and some good features...." Read more

"...The device was unusable due to 'No Maps Found' after the first attempt...." Read more

136 customers mention93 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the Garmin is WAY easier to use, more intuitive, and takes less clicks. They also say the GPS is easy to follow, simple, fast, stress free right out of the box. However, others say that the website is confusing and the navigation structure is a bit complex. They mention that there is no manual and that the loaded waypoints are awful.

"...The new menu system is a bit easier to utilize but it is really just a rearrangement of buttons and info displayed...." Read more

"...Navigation has been perfect so far with a large lane-assist database...." Read more

"...The loaded waypoints are awful...." Read more

"...The user interface is very intuitive, the screen is clear except in direct sunlight and the vocal directions are clear and audible...." Read more

98 customers mention44 positive54 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the maps of the GPS system. Some find the lifetime map updates a nice bonus, while others say that the maps are out of date.

"...It has a newer interface, older maps and very little else from MYTomTom website support...." Read more

"...The unit allegedly comes with lifetime maps. There is a certificate in the box that has a code on it that authorizes the lifetime maps...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that lifetime map updates are not yet available as part of the MyTomtom software...." Read more

"...travel path graphics are an improvement over my garmin with better lane travel indicators at decision points...." Read more

62 customers mention29 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the delivery speed of the GPS. Some mention it's very fast, and quick at getting a GPS signal. They appreciate the estimated time of arrival, and the computer constantly reminds them to update. Others say that the device is slow to start, the touch-screen is pretty unresponsive, and takes forever to do anything. They also mention that the GPS takes longer and longer to acquire a signal, and that it takes practically overnight to load.

"...I have checked that everything is accurate and it is! The speed it shows is right on, it will even show if you are going over the speed limit!..." Read more

"...the GPS quickfix data like the others which results in a much slower satellite lock when first powered on...." Read more

"...Recalculation is transparent and very, very fast. The settings menus are much better and the unit is more configurable...." Read more

"...: it was defeated by one-way streets in Brooklyn; speed limits are not always accurately recorded and the camera warnings may not always be right...." Read more

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Zebulon

KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED and it worked like a champ

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015

Verified Purchase

Just received this for trip assistance rather than carry maps, directions, etc. that will take us a few hundred miles and some backroads. Though initially having problems with my computer not communicating with the TomTom and 1st time call to customer service that was very frustrating and repetitious trying the same thing 3 times before being disconnected. Tried again the next day and thanks to a lady named TANYA who was patient, knew her product as well as technical abilities far beyond myself , she corrected my configuration and connection was made I was able to load the latest map of the United States (about a total of 2 hours between loading it into computer and then TomTom) I have been driving locally with it plugged into car charger and is working well,
Long story short..so far so good. I will add to this review after our journey which will give it the real test but I like the graphics, the options of voices, details and a few other things.

FOLLOW UP---
With the exception of losing our signal while going through a couple of national forests in the mountains the system did exceptional on back-roads and towns and roads I would have been lost and confused on. Therefore for us I upgraded it to 5 stars for how it did for on our long journey.

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M. A. Mitchell

Via 1505M not really that much different. TomTom still can not provide map updates...

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2011

Verified Purchase

I have several TomTom gps units already and purchased this TomTom Via 1505M as an replacement/upgrade for one of my older units. These are my thoughts on the unit compared to my older TomTom units

The screen is dimmer than some of my other models but it is just readable in direct sun light.

The new menu system is a bit easier to utilize but it is really just a rearrangement of buttons and info displayed. Think of it as a TomTom ease interface with all the options/settings restored and a bit more info displayed.

Routing is the same so far. Web site lists ECO routes available on unit but it is not listed anywhere unless you enable it under the planning menu by default or have unit ask every time then you can select.

Unit main body and screen is thinner than say my XXL 540S but since the mount is permanently attached to the VIa 1505M it is actually thicker overall. I hope the mount does not break or fail since it is part of actual case of gps.

It does announce which side of the road destination is on but so far it is only 50 percent correct.

Website based software for unit is truly not at a consumer functional level. Virtualy all the nice customizations and data you are used to getting from TomTom home is not available for the Via line. It did recognize my unit and installed a software update but it reports the Via 1505M 865.XXXX maps as current even though all my other TomTom units are using newer 870.XXXX maps.

The unit does not download the GPS quickfix data like the others which results in a much slower satellite lock when first powered on.

You can not backup the existing files on the unit. The GPS does not mount as a drive like the older units so you are unable to gain access to files manually.

The website has an internal server errors when trying to add the lifetime maps code.

The graphics on the website overlap text on the page and are generally misaligned on the page. IE9 - Google Chrome - Opera

Verbiage straight from TomTom:

[...]

"This FAQ applies to GO 1000 series, GO LIVE 800 series, Via series, Start 20 series, Blue & Me TomTom 2 LIVE, Sony XNV. It is currently not possible to buy new maps."

Overall the GPS unit itself is a fine device, routing is on par with other TomTom units and during driving I could be using any other TomTom unit I have and not really know the difference except for lane guidance. It has a newer interface, older maps and very little else from MYTomTom website support. I do not regret buying or want to return the unit but I would like to make others aware of the state of services for this unit.

Update 7-24-11 Down graded to two stars....

Tom Tom continues to be unable to provide any means to update the already older map on the Tom Tom VIA 1505M. Customer service will respond with many suggestions to try but in the end the software is unable to install a newer map. The Tom Tom user forum is loaded with upset customers who are being stalled, mislead and generally mistreated by Tom Tom and their inability to deliver what they are selling. This unit may be sold with lifetime map updates but if you can not install a newer map then it does not matter.

It may be time to avoid Tom Tom and look at Garmin or other.

Update 8-11-11 Down graded to one star....

TomTom issued an update to the gps software at beginning of August. I had hoped this would cure the inability to download maps etc. Sigh..... No such luck but it did allow the software to explain to me via a new screen when booting up that my map is over 6 months old and I should purchase a newer map. Complete failure to deliver on TomTom's part.

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Steven

Perfect screen size, refreshed interface, and comprehensive stats in navigation window

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2011

Verified Purchase

Large, bright screen and refreshed interface that will still be familiar to Tomtom XL users. Navigation has been perfect so far with a large lane-assist database. One of my favorite features is that it displays almost all information I could want by default including arrival time, time until arrival, miles until arrival, speed, speed limit, and current time. On my garmin, I could only choose 4 of these items to display on-screen. Overall, the VIA series is not necessarily worth the update from XL (unless you don't have lifetime map updates with your XL) as the interface is essentially the same but with a refreshed look. But if you are looking for a new GPS, look no further.

One huge advantage is that with the lifetime traffic version (which I did not get since I don't think it is accurate enough at this time), there are NO ADS. This is crucial. All garmins with lifetime traffic include on-screen advertisements that are displayed when the vehicle is not moving or has no GPS signal (such as in a tunnel). The time when a car is stopped at a red light or stop sign is the safest time to consult the GPS, but Garmin obscures the map with ads at this crucial time while Tomtom does not.

My only complaint is that lifetime map updates are not yet available as part of the MyTomtom software. One map update is available as part of the 6-month guarantee, but the lifetime maps should be added to the software sometime in the future (make sure to save the promotion code in the box for when it does become available). Once it is updated, free safety camera warnings will also be made available.

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BRENDA MESTA

TOM TOM MODELO VIA 1505 M ME HA FUNCIONADO

Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2018

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GRACIAS A LAS EVALUACIONES QUE LEÍ DE OTROS CLIENTES, FUE POR EL QUE ELEGÍ ESTE PRODUCTO EN ESTE MODELO. HASTA AHORITA ME HA FUNCIONADO MUY BIEN. LA ENTREGA FUE HECHA EN EL TIEMPO PREVISTO POR AMAZON

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PJ

POI not detailed enough

Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2017

Verified Purchase

Saw it on sale so I quickly purchased it to replace my aging Garmin Nuvi 265WT. Used it on the weekend for a trip, not sure if I want to keep it:

Pros:
- 5" screen, bigger than the old 4.3" Nuvi
- Split screen and lane-assist function is nice
- Comes with Lifetime Maps update (but only until Tomtom does not support this model anymore?)
- Clear voice guidance. It constantly reminding you which lane to stay on, when to turn etc, but not excessively annoying. We chat a lot while we drive, so constant reminders are good

Now the bad:
- Touch screen is not sensitive. Sometimes have to press hard and slow when entering address. But still slightly better than the Nuvi.
- Battery life: Surprising bad? It's fully charged, and then about an hour later it's in red already?
- POI not detailed enough: That's my biggest issue with this unit. When using the Nuvi, we can enter, e.g., the hotel full name such as " Best Western xxxxxxx" and the Nuvi will find it; or if we just enter "Best Western", it will show a list of Best Western with detailed name so we can choose the correct one. With this unit, the database does not have the full detailed information, so if we enter the full name, it will not yield any result. If we enter "Best Western", it will then show a long list of "Best Western", with no address, just distance. So we need to punch in the address instead of POI. Unless I am missing something. If this is how it is, I might have to return it because it is very inconvenient.

Also, there is a micro sd slot, it's where you insert the charger. When I put in a 8GB card, the unit format it but only shows 4GB space. So remember to first format the card with SDFormatter, then insert the card. Let the unit reformat the card, and it will show the correct space.

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Seppster58

Good unit for the price

Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2015

Verified Purchase

Typical Tomtom quality. Is good. As a lower priced device it is what is expected. There is no traffic receiver but helps out on general navigation. Only thing I have noticed it is a bit sensitive to satellite locking. I could be driving on a sunny day and open sjy and I see the unit trying to aquire the satellites. Very odd. I don't have issue with my othe Tomtom devices. The locking does happen fairly quickly so not really an issue. Updates over the internet work well too.

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James Yu

My old TomTom XL has better sound quality and louder speaking

Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2016

Verified Purchase

My old TomTom XL has better sound quality and louder speaking. This new item has thinner monitor but easy got heat from the sun. and hard to hear the speaking even I turn the sound to 100%. I will keep to test the machine this several day and make decision to return it back or not.

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Amazon Customer

Fabulous Features and options. You'll enjoy it.

Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2016

Verified Purchase

Amazing product with a lot of features helping u while driving. have alot of functions such as
1. over speeding alerts
2. speed camera alert
3. find a parking lot near you
Thank you Amazon and TOM TOM for such an amazing product .

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Brand	TomTom
Vehicle Service Type	Car
Screen Size	5 Inches
Special Feature	includes_lifetime_map_updates
Connectivity Technology	USB
Map Type	US and Canada
Sport	Outdoor Lifestyle
Included Components	GPS
Battery Life	3 Hours
Mounting Type	Dashboard Mount

TomTom VIA 1505M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps

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TomTom VIA 1505 M

Your Journey… more intuitive than ever

Updated, more intuitive, and well-designed. And, the VIA 1505 M has Free Lifetime Map Updates and a bigger 5″ screen.

Explore a new way of navigation—with a VIA

Enjoy your journey, intuitively

Includes Free Lifetime Map Updates

Free Lifetime Map Updates

Know which way to go—in advance

Advanced Lane Guidance

Local information—at your fingertips

Points of Interest

Help when you need it

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The fastest routes and most accurate arrival times

IQ Routes

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5″ Touchscreen

Integrated Mount

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US, Canada & Mexico

Map Share

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