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TomTom Ease

Jan 7, 2010 CES 2010, gps navigation, tomtom


TomTom just introduced an entry level GPS navigation system called TomTom Ease. It will have a 3.5″ touchscreen, 2GB memory that includes TeleAtlas maps of the US, and text-to-speech feature (we’re really glad text-to-speech is now part even the lowest end sat nav systems).

Other features include their famous fold & go easy mount, Map Share technology, IQ Routes, and Help Me menu for emergencies.

We’re not sure how much it will cost yet but how much are you guys hoping for?

TomTom iPhone app now $50

Dec 14, 2009 gps navigation, phones, software, tomtom

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TomTom decided to release an only U.S. version of their iPhone GPS navigation app by taking Canada off the maps. The original version was $99 dollars but this version is only $49.99 – something closer to what most people can afford.

If you don’t think you’ll be leaving the U.S. and or won’t be needing driving directions outside the borders you now have the option to spend less and download this TomTom GPS navigation app for half the price. It only needs 1.18GB of space on your iPhone.

TomTom XL 325 – deal of the day on Amazon

Dec 9, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

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Amazon today has TomTom XL 325 as the Gold Box deal of the day. It is $89.99 – 40% off the list of $150. We had talked about the XL 325 before – when it used to cost $130. $89.99 is still way better.

TomTom XL 325 has a 4.3″ widescreen, comes with maps of U.S. only and comes with TomTom’s famous Fold & Go EasyPort mount. The only problem with XL 325 is that it doesn’t speak street names – i.e. no text-to-speech function. Don’t confuse that with ’spoken instructions’ feature that Amazon has up.

TomTom and TeleAtlas figure out worst traffic in the U.S.

Dec 6, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

TomTom and TeleAtlas recently revealed a study they put together on traffic congestion in U.S. cities.

They calculated the percentage of congested roadways but using their crowd sourced speed data from millions of drivers with GPS devices over the last two years, historical speed databases. The study defined congestion as driving at a speed less than 70% of the posted limit.

Bay Area of CA is probably the worst place to live as far as traffic is concerned since they have the most number of cities in this list.
Here is the top 30 cities from continental US with the worse traffic:

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TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition

Nov 26, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

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Remember the TomTom XXL 540S we mentioned back in September? Well they just came out with a new version of that called TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition. As you may have guessed the only thing that’s going to different with this World Traveler Edition is the maps. The new XXL 540S will come with maps of U.S., Canada and Europe which requires a bigger 4GB internal memory.

Other features are pretty much the same, including text-to-speech, advanced lane guidance, seven million points of interests, TomTom Help Me, and Map Share technologies.

TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition will cost $350 when it comes out in early December.

TomTom cash for clunkers program

Nov 20, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

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TomTom just started a new trade-in program – kind of similar to the cash for clunkers deal we had here in the U.S. What you need to do is to purchase a new GPS navigation system from TomTom.com, estimate the value of your trade-in using their calculator, print the shipping label and send it in to their warehouse, and finally get your cash back in about 1 to 2 weeks.

We played with the calculator a bit – a Navigon 2100 we have sitting here with no accessories or cables was $35, a higher end Garmin 760 with charger, cables and mounting kits would get you as much as $177. That’s a good trade-in value! The question is would you trade in your Garmin for a Tomtom?

HTC HD2 GPS navigation

Nov 10, 2009 gps navigation, phones, tomtom

Here is a video of CoPilot and TomTom apps being tested on an HTC HD2 with WinMo.

Looks pretty sleek. However with CoPilot landscape mode isn’t all the efficient for making use of that screen. TomTom does a better job. HTC HD2 is a giant phone by the way…

south africa gets three new TomToms

Nov 9, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

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TomTom just announced three new GPS navigation systems for South Africa. These are TomTom Start, TomTom XXL, and TomTom GO 750.

The highest end of the three is TomTom GO 750 which offers hands free calling. The biggest screen however is on TomTom XXL, and the cheapest is TomTom Start.

TomTom Start has a 3.5 inch screen and comes with a safety camera database but only thousands of points of interests. TomTom XXL has a 5 inch touch screen and supports TomTom Map Share. TomTom GO 750 is the flagship product of South Africa and comes with latest routing technologies, offers an enhanced speaker for clearer voice instructions and hands-free calling.

Here are the prices:

  • TomTom Start with a map of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland: R1399
  • TomTom XXL with a map of Southern Africa: R2499
  • TomTom GO 750 with a map of Southern Africa and European maps: R2999

TomTom GO I-90

Oct 25, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom

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TomTom GO I-90 is the latest in car infotainment plus GPS navigation system from the company. This retro fitted device takes up 2-DIN on your dashboard and therefore can be installed in many cars, including older ones.

TomTom GO I-90 combines radio too so you don’t have to give up your favorite station but it lacks a CD slot. However that’s not all that bad since listening to tunes on your CD is so old school. GO I-90 does support USB storage devices – which would be a really easy way to bring your music on board.

Another benefit of TomTom GO I-90 integrated solution in addition to completely getting ridding of charging cables and mounts is that it works with the audio system in your car which should be nice and loud and interference free since it would mute your music while directions are being announced.

TomTom GO I-90 comes with maps of Western Europe pre-installed, supports bluetooth connected phones for hands free and will be available starting December 2009 for Є599.

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tomtom car kit for iPhone at Apple Store

Oct 23, 2009 gps navigation, phones, tomtom

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The highly anticipated TomTom car kit for iPhone has finally made its appearance at the Apple Store. It is going to cost $120 and will ship in two to three weeks. Some of the mentioned features include secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions, easy charging, hands free calling, and the ability to play music through cars’ audio via cable.

Here are some specs for the TomTom car kit:

  • Audio out: 3.5 mm
  • Volume control: Yes
  • Portrait/Landscape support: Yes
  • Windscreen and dashboard mounting: Yes
  • iPhone charging via CLA: Yes
  • Dimensions: 5.17 x 2.7 x 1.96 in./131.43 x 68.68 x 49.86 mm
  • Weight: 4.13 oz./117 g