TomTom Via 1525SE 5 Inch GPS Navigation Device with Free Traffic, Free Maps of the US, Advanced Lane Guidance and Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions
Brand | TomTom |
Screen Size | 5 Inches |
Special Feature | Touchscreen |
Map Type | USA Maps |
Included Components | TomTom VIA 1525 device with reversible integrated mountCar charger (RDS-TMC traffic receiver on TM models)USB cableQuick start guide See more |
Mounting Type | Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount, found in image |
Resolution | 480 x 272 |
Display Type | Resistive touchscreen |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- Traffic updates: steer clear of traffic
- Free map updates of the united states: Enjoy free map updates with the latest road changes at no extra cost
- Free software updates; Connect to your computer regularly for free software updates, including new features and improvements
- Advanced lane guidance: clearly see which lane to take at key junctions on your GPS. No more sudden lane changes or missed turns
- 5 inch touchscreen display with split screen junction view
- Spoken instructions in more than 30 different languages
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Accuracy | 3.9 | — | 4.2 | 3.8 | — | 4.0 |
Touch Screen | 3.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 |
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control method | touch | — | — | touch | touch | — |
resolution | 480 x 272 | 800 x 480 | — | — | — | 480 x 272 |
mounting type | found in image, Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount | — | — | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | — | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
From the manufacturer
TomTom VIA
Reversible integrated mount.
- Car charger & USB cable
- Documentation
- Car charger & USB cable
- Documentation
TomTom VIA
Easy, reliable navigation
Let the TomTom VIA GPS take the unknown out of your travels. Conveniently find the best routes with the search menu or touch a point on the map and you’re ready to drive. Arrive at your destination faster with free TomTom maps on all models plus traffic updates on select models. Our VIA offers Advanced Lane Guidance, which helps you prepare for your next directional move by highlighting the correct driving lane. Available in a 5” or 6” touchscreen, make navigation safe and stress-free.
Features & Benefits
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TomTom MapsMake sure you have the latest maps by connecting your TomTom VIA to your PC. We issue new maps seasonally - which include road changes and revised speed limits. Get these updates for at no extra cost. |
Advanced Lane GuidanceYour TomTom VIA helps you prepare for exits and intersections by clearly highlighting the best driving lane for your planned route. You'll never miss a turn or have to make sudden lane crossings. |
Free Software UpdatesOur satellite navigations are constantly evolving. By regularly connecting your TomTom VIA to your computer, you can download our free software updates. You'll get new navigation features, improved performance and extra customization options in just a few minutes. |
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TomTom Maps | US, Canada, Mexico | US, Canada, Mexico | World | World |
Screen Size | 5" | 5" and 6" | 5" and 6" | 7" |
Touchscreen Type | Resistive | Resistive | Capacitive | HD |
TomTom Traffic | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone | Via Smartphone |
Speed Camera Updates | 3 Months | 3 Months | Ongoing Updates | 1 Year |
Updates via Wi-Fi | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✔ (3x faster) |
Map Updates Availability | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 3.58 x 1.53 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
ASIN | B07BCJ8G5Q |
Item model number | 1AA5.017.01 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,164,312 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #20,687 in Car In-Dash Navigation GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special features | Touchscreen |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | TomTom VIA 1525 device with reversible integrated mountCar charger (RDS-TMC traffic receiver on TM models)USB cableQuick start guide |
Manufacturer | TomTom Incorporated |
Date First Available | April 15, 2018 |
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Product Description
Easy, reliable navigation essential navigation with free traffic and maps. The via 1525 is perfect for anyone who wants easy-to-use, intuitive navigation. Finding your destination, is simple using the search menu or by touching a point on the map. Advanced lane guidance helps you prepare for exits and intersections by clearly highlighting the correct driving lane on your planned route.
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Customers are disappointed with the speed of the navigation system. They mention that it's slow to load information, the touch-screen doesn't respond very quickly, and the speed upon exits is too slow. Customers also dislike responsiveness. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, accuracy, readability, value, and size.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the GPS. Some mention that it works not bad, does everything it says it will do, and is usable but disappointing. Others say that it has trouble finding roads that have been in the database and is not really improved.
"...to list including displays, on screen information, operating system functionality, and simplified menu access...." Read more
"...it to briefly display "MyContent" and found the message that the drive is corrupt...." Read more
"...GPS units over the past two decades, and given that it comes with free life-time maps, I would say it is the very best I have ever owned...." Read more
"...It says lifetime updates for maps, (we'll see about that, my old TomTom said the same thing and that was a LIE). No more updates for it!!!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the navigation device. Some mention it's very easy to use, impressed with the ease the instructions were delivered, happy with the directions and lane assist, and easy set up and tweaking. However, others find the interface a bit harder to use and difficult to press and set up.
"The 3D map display is greatly improved. It is easier to follow while driving, especially since zooming out provides a broader area...." Read more
"This is a good GPS but you may have some difficulty operating this one. It’s my 2nd TomTom...." Read more
"Really easy to update the maps. Easy to use interface...." Read more
"...The mounting system is difficult to place on your window. I liked the Garmin mount better but it fell off too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the GPS. Some mention that it is very accurate, while others say that it's not very accurate. They say that the map is not very precise, and the house numbers are not correct.
"...Too many device enhancements to list including displays, on screen information, operating system functionality, and simplified menu access...." Read more
"...Didn't correct list house numbers so the destination was a bit off!!..." Read more
"...This Tom-tom allows me to see the turn coming without having to break my neck or worst...." Read more
"...and destination routing were ok, I found it was difficult to change routers or destinations quickly when pulling over to do so and I hated using a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the navigation system. Some are happy about the clarity of the display, saying it's easy to read and the 3D map display is greatly improved. However, some customers say that the maximum volume setting makes it difficult to hear the spoken words, and the screen is impossible to read in any type of sunlight.
"...The volume on this unit REALLY sucks!! Don't expect to play your radio/music and expect hear any instructions!..." Read more
"The 3D map display is greatly improved. It is easier to follow while driving, especially since zooming out provides a broader area...." Read more
"...Bad move on my part... The screen is impossible to read in any type of sunlight...." Read more
"...is much smaller and harder to read than my older 1535. (not sure what the screen graph designer was thinking)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the GPS. Some mention it's a great product for the price, while others say it'll be well used. Overall, it works fine for a reasonable price. However, some customers feel it'd be a waste of money.
"Good Value for the money" Read more
"...They took a user friendly product and turned it into an expensive paperweight. I am now trying one of the cheap GPS navigators that uses a 7” tablet...." Read more
"...Overall, a very good unit with traffic for the price." Read more
"...Worthless to me..2nd bad move on my part was not using it right away...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the navigation system. Some like the large screen size, while others say that it's much smaller and harder to read than their older 1535.
"...The Icons and text are big and easy to read and understand though I will admit, the touch screen does lagged compared to the ones on a smart phone..." Read more
"...Plenty of time to make needed maneuvers, etc. And I ended up loving the large screen...." Read more
"...The screen size still isn't as large as I would have liked but I can live with that...." Read more
"...The display shown is large, just as my old unit was. This unit shows only a small one at the top of the screen. An important missing feature...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the GPS. They mention that it's slow to load information, the touch-screen doesn't respond very quickly, and the speed upon exits is too slow. They also say that the unit is very slow to boot up, and that the initial updates take awhile. Customers also mention that the menu navigation is a little slow, and they don't like that it waits so long to let them know what the next street or highway is.
"...It gave an estimated download time of 2 hours the first time. It timed out at 39% and began again. Another two hours, time out, rinse repeat...." Read more
"...My model does not have the speed camera warnings or programming by spoken commands so I can't comment on those features on other 1525 models." Read more
"...Working online is easier and syncing keeps your device instantly updated...." Read more
"...1. When you run the initial updates, it takes awhile, like maybe an hour or two.2...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the responsiveness of the GPS navigation system. They mention that the touch screen is not very responsive, clunky, and slow to respond to touch. The touch sensitivity is also terrible, and the screen needs to be pressed very hard. Some customers also mention that it's impossible to make contact with the screen. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's responsiveness.
"...Where’s Brandon!! The touch screen is hard to finger touch too. I do like it, just not so many bells and whistles...." Read more
"...big and easy to read and understand though I will admit, the touch screen does lagged compared to the ones on a smart phone especially when "typing"..." Read more
"...Touch screen has a delay when first started up, perhaps it is just taking a long time to boot up...." Read more
"...on screen information, operating system functionality, and simplified menu access...." Read more
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Nonetheless, I figured I'd gotten almost a decade out of the device and would find another similar to it and stick with TomTom, a brand I have trusted. I bought the VIA 1525SE as it seemed to have all of the same qualities (size, functionality, "lifetime" maps, etc) and received it quickly. I charged it and then plugged it in to the computer to update the maps.
It required firstly to update a file called NAV4. This initial update took almost 10 hours to complete. The device restarted and began updating the maps through MyDrive Connect. It gave an estimated download time of 2 hours the first time. It timed out at 39% and began again. Another two hours, time out, rinse repeat.
After spending an entire weekend trying to get the maps to complete, I gave up and after another restart, I tried to operate the device. No maps installed, it says. I scoured TomTom's website for support and was repeatedly directed to their forums for support. I tried emailing through their site, but the "submit" button only refreshed the screen. I finally found a phone number, called and spoke to a scripted young lady who could do little more than re-direct me to the MyDriveConnect. Absolutely nothing in the way of support.
Finally, I at least got MyDriveConnect to not begin automatically updating and was able to get it to briefly display "MyContent" and found the message that the drive is corrupt. I tried to "Repair" but that was greyed out, as was the "Uninstall" option. And unfortunately, there's not enough file space to allow for a download.
Another call to their scripted staff who once more directed me to the forums - where Average Joe Blow could possibly give me the answer that the manufacturer could not. What kind of support is that? Genius I guess, they don't have to employ technical assist and just allow the keyboard warriors to take on the job for free, and if it fails - they've complete deniability.
I have to find another GPS company now that I can trust, it will never again be TomTom.
The screen size still isn't as large as I would have liked but I can live with that. I DON'T LIKE FACT THAT THE VOLUME IS SO WOEFULLY LACKING.., AND NO I AM NOT HARD OF HEARING!
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The mount is basic as they are with all other GPS units and it sticks relatively well on clean glass or the mounting disk. Took a bit to figure out I could swap the mounting ball for a dash mount. The on-line downloadable manual is actually pretty good. But you have to read it first. Charging was effortless and quick. No complaints so far. 5 stars for delivery and quality, 4 for battery life and ease of use. 3 only for Touch screen because with a long route and way points the scrolling function seems to get a little stuttered. i do like the double tap to zoom, however, the long tap to access menus sometimes refuses to cooperate. In short, the touch screen could still use some improvement or the underlying processors need some upgrading.
Overall, good unit, reasonably priced.