TomTom Via 130: Review

The TomTom Via 130 is one of the last of TomTom automotive navigation systems on the market. The device is characterized by technology Speak – Go that allows voice control complete device and is equipped with a large 4.3-inch 16:9 touch screen with WQVGA resolution (480×272 pixels) and resistive technology.

The navigator is also equipped with Bluetooth for hands-free calling, Eco Routes technology, IQ Routes, Advanced Lane Guidance and Parking Assist, in addition to the now-famous QuickGPSFix system for rapid detection of the position.

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TomTom Via 130: Design

The TomTom Via 130 has a very modern design and versatile, featuring a 16:9 display 4.3 ” touch screen with resistive technology and a resolution of 480×272 pixels. The sizes of the browser are in line with the other products in this segment amounted to 11.9 x 8.5 x 2.2 cm and weighs about 146 grams. The device uses a built-in support for mounting on the windshield or on the dashboard, just flip down and position it on the dashboard.

TomTom Via 130: Features and Functionality

The TomTom Via 130 is one of the last of TomTom navigators designed for automotive applications and is equipped with the latest navigation technology on the market, among which stands out the feature TomTom Speak & Go that allows voice control of the device by speaking the ‘destination address or point of interest or preset commands (over 1000 commands), such as the command to return home. The option is still present hands-free with Bluetooth’s technology that allows making voice calls in enjoyed full freedom and tranquility.

The navigator is equipped with technology Eco Routes (route selection with lower environmental impact thanks to reduced fuel consumption), and advanced lane guidance, which greatly facilitates the entry into fittings and beyond.

The device is of the type Plug & Go that is extremely easy to use thanks to a convenient and intuitive user interface and is equipped with a display of 4.3 ” 16:9 with a resolution of 480×272 pixels but, unfortunately, it is resistive and capacitive technology, a factor that would raise a lot of the quality of this navigator. The device is made more user-friendly thanks to the voice playback of street names, which can sometimes be boring and annoying, but in most cases proves to be an extremely useful and efficient.

One of the most interesting features of the TomTom Via 130 is Parking Assit: a fantastic tool as it greatly facilitates the search for a suitable parking planning a priori or ad hoc path allows you to find a parking lot during the journey: in all cases, the device will lead you to the parking lot to get where you want. The navigator is also equipped with alert function for safety camera and tutor in addition to the function of warning of a speed limit.

In addition to these functions, the browser also has some of the best navigation technologies currently on the market, among which is the proven IQ Routes which, in combination with the display of alternative routes, will allow the user to enjoy the journey throughout peace of mind.

The TomTom Via 130 covers 45 European country’s thanks to the Map Layers 3 new maps that combine three different navigation technologies in a map more detailed. The device has a base map pre-installed with the addition of the aforementioned IQ Routes technology and Map Share technology that allows you to receive free daily updates and related to the Map Share community.

Conclusion

The TomTom Via 130 is a good navigation system with some of the most advanced technological features dedicated to the world of street navigation. Among the various technologies Parking Assist features stand out, and Eco Routes IQ Routes, TomTom now present on all the latest generations, to consolidate the great importance of these features have in this period. The device is marketed at a pretty good price but would have been more justified in the case where there was a touch screen instead of resistive capacitive technology.