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
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
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.
More features:
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tomtom car kit for iPhone at Apple Store
Oct 23, 2009 gps navigation, phones, tomtom
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
TomTom for iPhone review
Oct 19, 2009 gps navigation, reviews, tomtom
There’s a new review for TomTom’s GPS navigation app for the iPhone. It does not review the highly expected TomTom car kit though – only the software.
The review was mostly very positive. Here is the bottom line for you:
The TomTom iPhone App is a solid first step platform onto which TomTom can build a world-class navigation product. The application offers a lot of capabilities that are damn convenient to have right in your iPhone. The trusted TomTom performance and ease of use is in there, as is the familiar layout. It is a simple navigation product that is a great addition to anyone with an iPhone who wants navigation
TomTom XL 335S
Oct 13, 2009 tomtom
TomTom has a brand new model out called TomTom XL 335S. XL 335S will have a 4.3″ screen and cost $240. It will offer TomTom’s IQ routes technology and have a lane assistance feature. IQ Routes is the feature that takes historical driving data into consideration when calculating your set of directions.
Here are the full set of features of TomTom XL 335S:
- Complete maps of the US and Canada
- Spoken instructions, including street and place names
- Seven million points of interest
- TomTom Map Share to lest users modify street names, street direction, and even points of interest and benefit from corrections made by others
- TomTom Help Me! to access to safety and emergency services
- New user menu with updated GUI
- EasyPort mount
- TomTom HOME, the free desktop application to keep users’ devices up-to-date at
all times.
Toyota and TomTom take Australia
Oct 12, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom
(UPDATE: Photo above updated) Toyota and TomTom have been working together in Europe as it can be seen with the Toyota Yaris SR, and just today they announced a partnership in Australia announcing a portable GPS navigation system that fits into your vehicle’s dashboard. It is called FollowMe navigation unit and it also takes care of the audio in your vehicle. When in portable mode the TomTom device can be used in other vehicles or even in pedestrian mode. FollowMe gets traffic updates from Suna Traffic Monitoring Services to help you battle with traffic, has bluetooth connectivity to pair up with your phone, and it can even read your text messages out loud. Now that’s a life saver. TomTom FollowMe has a 3.5″ screen, and it can even hook up to rear view camera if you opt-in.
FollowMe’s motorized tilting front panel can be adjusted up to 30 degrees to reduce sun glare, and hides the CD slot. You’ve got an optional iPod connection kit (costs extra) that brings your GUI to the dash, and if you remove your navigator you can still use all the other functions of FollowMe.
FollowMe – which really resembles an Eclipse AVN2210p by the way – uses a built-in gyroscope and accelerometer that calculates vehicle speed and direction, even in tunnels where satellite signals generally drop out…
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TomTom GO 7000 Truck
Oct 6, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom
TomTom Work is busy at work and they just unveiled a new GPS navigation system for trucks called TomTom GO 7000 Truck.
TomTom GO 7000 Truck includes Map share technology that lets the pros make some corrections on those roads they so well. The device always takes into considerations the restrictions based on the dimensions and weight of your vehicle.
TomTom GO 7000 Truck is ready for professional business of course since when used with LINK 300 and a subscription to WEBFLEET it can record business mileage, report back, and receiver new destinations.
TomTom Start
Oct 5, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom
News about a new TomTom GPS navigation system has leaked out thanks to a UK retailer. It appears to be called TomTom Start, and as the name may suggest, it is an entry level sat nav device.
The price tag of TomTom Start is £120 for the local version and £140 for the European version. It only measures 94mm by 81mm on the front side and is 20mm in thickness. It has a 3.5″ touchscreen and comes with the famous new “EasyPort” mount…
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TomTom XL 325
Oct 4, 2009 gps navigation, tomtom
TomTom has a couple of new models out called TomTom XL 325, and TomTom XL 325-S. Their product pages on TomTom’s website lead to nowhere but at least Walmart has the product details up.
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. How much? $130 only.
TomTom XL 325 S on the other hand is pretty much the same deal but adds text-to-speech functionality. However we don’t know how much this one will cost.
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