Walmart Black Friday GPS Doorbuster Deal Is A $59 TomTom 125-SE

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Walmart is setting a new low price level for a GPS device on Black Friday 2009. If you are up early you can get a chance to get your hands on a TomTom ONE 125-SE GPS for only $59.

The TomTom One 125 is the most low end GPS device TomTom manufactures. Features include 3.5-inch screen, US map only, Mapshare enabled, and Fold & Go EasyPort mount. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Car Kit Does NOT Work With iPod Touch/iPhone 2G

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Bad news, iPod touch users and owners of a first generation iPhone; the TomTom car kit will not work with your gadgets. AppleInsider has received direct confirmation from TomTom that neither product is compatible with the car kit. Both gadgets can handle the app, but for whatever reason the car kit is only compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The TomTom car kit offers a better GPS and higher quality audio, in addition to acting as a dock.

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:09 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom Car Kit For Apple iPhone On Sale in U.S. Apple Store

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The TomTom Car Kit for Apple iPhone has been selling in Europe since earlier this month. Today the navigation accessory also appeared on the U.S. Apple store.

TomTom Car Kit for Apple iPhone sells for $119.99 online at the Apple Store.
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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom GO I-90 Unveiled

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TomTom announces the TomTom GO I-90 double DIN navigation and radio solution, integrating navigation and in-car infotainment for all types of cars.
Traditionally, integrated navigation solutions come pre-fitted in new cars. This leaves little opportunity for those who want integrated navigation, but don’t intend to buy a new car.

The all-in-one TomTom GO I-90 solution can be fitted into any car, so even those with older car models can have an integrated navigation experience. It also offers consumers all the advantages of easy-to-use portable navigation, yet fits seamlessly into a vehicle dashboard. The device provides full radio integration with the car speakers for high quality audio when using spoken instructions, or making hands-free phone calls. Although the full solution is integrated, the navigation device is totally portable so it can be removed from where it sits in the audio system to be used in other cars. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom XL 335S GPS Debuts

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TomTom today announced a new portable navigation device with the TomTom XL 335S. The TomTom XL 335S features a 4.3 inch touchscreen, text to speech, TomTom's IQ Routes Technology and Advanced Lane Guidance.

Features of the TomTom XL 335S include spoken instructions, 7m Points of Interest, Map Share and fold and Go EasyPort mount. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:02:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Car Kit For Apple iPhone Now Available Officially In Europe

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The TomTom Car Kit For the iPhone has been listed on the Apple UK store before, but only today TomTom has officially announced the availability of the TomTom Car Kit For iPhone.
The TomTom car kit for iPhone is available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and Switzerland.

TomTom says in the announcement that the car kit will be available in the US on the TomTom web store and in US Apple online and retail stores in the near future. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:53:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Offers New Entry-level GPS Solution

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TomTom has introduced a new entry-level car navigation system called the TomTom Start. The device is designed specifically for those who only drive or travel long distances occasionally and is an entry-level device that has the ultimate in style and router planning.

The device has a simple menu and a two-button interface with plan router and browse map buttons. The screen of the device is 3.5-inches and has a semi-fixed EasyPort mount and the device is small enough to fit into a pocket or a glove box. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

TomTom unveils 540S and 540S XXL GPS Devices

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TomTom has unveiled a new range of GPS solutions called the XXL 530S and XXL 540S that each feature massive 5-inch widescreen displays. The GPS units feature TomTom technology like IQ Routes and more.

Both devices include full maps of the US and Canada as well as TomTom Map Share that lets users modify street names, directions, POIs, and other changes and lets users take advantage of the changes made by other users as well. The devices also include desktop software to keep them up to date. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

FCC Approves TomTom iPhone Car Kit

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The TomTom iPhone car kit hasn't been released quite yet, but it's apparently just passed FCC inspection (thanks, Engadget!). The inspection has revealed a couple of interesting facts that we didn't know before. In addition to possessing its own GPS, the car kit also has Bluetooth capability in order to allow hands-free calling while on the road.

This means that the TomTom mount is a charger and a dock with Bluetooth enabled and a SiRFstar GPS chipset for greater accuracy than the iPhone alone can provide. The FCC report has some sections of the manual saved, and also gives up some shots of the device itself. According to the manual, the dock will be able to attach to the windshield, or side window. It also has an adhesive disk so that you can stick it to your dashboard.

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:45:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom Android App En Route

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Good news, Android fans! TomTom, the famed voice navigation system that has become so popular on the iPhone, will soon be coming to the Android OS. What's more, according to Android and Me it looks like we'll get TomTom before it comes to the BlackBerry OS. This is based on a Pocket-Lint interview with Benoit Simeray, senior VP at TomTom.

“We cannot ignore such a successful platform as Android. HTC is an important partner of ours and Android is becoming increasingly important too.” said Simeray.

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:02:21 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom for iPhone Released on iTunes App Store

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The highly anticipated TomTom App for the iPhone has been released and is now on sale in the Apple App Store.
The TomTom navigation software for the iPhone is available for U.S. & Canada ($99.99), Weastern Europe ($139.99), New Zealand ($94.99) and Australia ($79.99).

The TomTom iPhone App offers many of the features known from the TomTom Car GPS devices. Additionally you easily navigate to your friends from the contact list. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:05:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Reports Q2 Earnings

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GPS maker TomTom has reported its financial results for Q2 2009. Revenues for the GPS firm dropped 24% for the quarter compared to the same quarter in 2008. The firm ended the quarter with €368 million in revenue, an increase of 73% compared to the previous quarter.

Operating expenses were reduced by 18% compared to the same quarter of 2008 and the operating margin was 16%. TomTom reports net cash flow from operating activities was €96 million. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

The TomTom iPhone Car Kit Has a GPS

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It's no secret that TomTom for iPhone is one of the most heavily anticipated iPhone apps in development right now. Turn-by-turn voice GPS from a company as well-known and trusted as TomTom is something a lot of iPhone users have been waiting for. And they won't have to wait long. AppleInsider says that TomTom will hit the app store later this summer.

We've also learned a few things about the TomTom iPhone car kit, which does a lot more than just hold the iPhone up. It has its own GPS system, which the company says is way better than the one the iPhone mounts. It's also got a dedicated speaker, which should make your iPhone easier to understand over the din of traffic.

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:15:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom iPhone 3GS Video Preview

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One of the most anticipated features of the new iPhone OS 3.0 is the TomTom for iPhone GPS system, which finally offers turn-by-turn navigation to iPhone owners. The new TomTom iPhone app will launch next week with the iPhone 3GS and OS 3.0. TomTom will be offering both a software app, and a physical 'car kit' for users.

This car kit will contain an iPhone dock that will charge your phone while offering “enhanced GPS performance” and hands-free calling/GPS usage. TomTom brags that their GPS program will benefit from continuous updates while being fed info from a wide variety of maps. Basically, with the TomTom app your iPhone will now have the same functionality of a Garmin.

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:50:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom Go 740 Live Now Available

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TomTom has announced that the Go 740 Live GPS device is now available in the US. The GPS device offers a host of Live services and features at an MSRP of $399.95. The 740 Live supports TomTom's exclusive IQ Routes Technology that takes historical speed data and picks the best route for the driver based on when the user is driving to the destination.

Other features include wireless real-time traffic feeds with three months of service included with the device. Local search is available and powered by Google allowing drivers to find businesses and then get directions. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

TomTom Announces Map Subscription Service

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GPS navigation devices are fantastic, but when the maps get old, they can be much less effective than when the maps are accurate and current. TomTom has announced that it is now offering a map subscription service for the US.

The new TomTom service is called Map Update Service and for $39.80, customers can get quarterly map updates for their navigation device. All of the updates are available through TomTom Home. The company also allows users to get one free map update for their device is it comes out within 30 days of their purchase. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:38:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft sues TomTom over Patents

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Microsoft announced that they have filed Patent Infringement Action against GPS device maker TomTom.
Microsoft says that they have tried to engage in licensing discussions with TomTom over a year with no success.
Microsoft's Horacio Gutierrez says: "We have an established intellectual property licensing program, and the patents involved in this case, relating to innovations in car navigation technology and other computing functionality, have been licensed by many others.
In situations such as this, when a reasonable business agreement cannot be reached, we have no choice but to pursue legal action to protect our innovations and our partners who license them. Other companies that utilize Microsoft patents have licensed and we are asking TomTom to do the same. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:32:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom ONE 125 GPS now only $89.99 on Amazon

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In case you missed out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday GPS deals, Amazon has you covered with their lowest price yet on the TomTom ONE 125 GPS selling at only $89.99.
The TomTom One 125 is a decent GPS that is very compact fitting even in your shirt pocket.

Features of the TomTom One 125 include a 3.5 inch screen, foldout mount, Preloaded maps of the USA, Turn-by turn directions, Millions of points of interest, Instant map updates and more. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:28:35 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TomTom Unveils Online Route Planner

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TomTom has announced the start of a beta program for an online route planning service that will allow users to plan trips online and then give users a route to follow even if they don’t have a GPS device. The service will offer routes based on real time and historic information on traffic flows throughout the day.

The service incorporates historic measurements so routes are based on facts rather than estimates. Corrections made to maps by TomTom map share are added to the online service as well. The best part about the routing service is that it is web-based and free of charge. The beta period requires registration on the TomTom site. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

TomTom Fuel Price Service Now Available

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With the economy in a serious pinch and the price of gas on the rise, TomTom has announced that its fuel price service is now available at retail outlets. The service provides TomTom owners with compatible devices local fuel prices daily right on the GPS device.

The service lasts for one year and users get up to date fuel prices when they log into TomTom Home. Gas stations can be listed by price or location and lowest cost stations along their route can be listed. Users can also search within a specific radius of their location. Pricing for the service is $19.95 per year. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:29:34 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

TomTom One GPS Review

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ThinkComputers published a review of the TomTom One GPS device.
Quote from the review: "One piece of technology that has really made it into the hands of most consumers is the GPS. Some people really rely on GPS units and for constant drivers they are a valuable tool. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr