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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator

The GO 920 and it's sibling, the 920T, are TomTom's new flagship portable GPS navigators, replacing the GO 910. The GO 920T comes bundled with TomTom's RDS-TMC traffic receiver and a one-year subscription to the Clear Channel traffic service, which allows users to receive real-time traffic information. The traffic receiver is sold as a separate accessory for the GO 920.
navigation screen
The icon-driven menu system makes using TomTom's snap.
help screen
Emergency menu gives you fast direct access to emergency numbers and direction to the nearest assistance.
custom voicesVoice instructions are available in over 30 languages (complete list below) ($33.99). You can even record directions in your own voice, download specialty voices free at TomTom's website, or purchase celebrity voices. Listen to sample clips.

Free download samples
  • Sylvia
Celebrity voice samples
  • Dennis Hopper
  • Curt Schilling
  • Gary Busey

Or record your own directions in your own voice.
record your own voice

widescreen view
The 4.3-inch (diagonal) 3D driving view offers a clear picture of the road and maneuvers ahead (actual size).

The first big difference you'll notice is that the 920s are much thinner than the 910. TomTom introduced this slim form factor with last year's ONE. With the release of the top-of-the-line 920s, TomTom now offers a full range of units in the new form factor (see a feature comparison for all of TomTom's GO and ONE devices ($33.99)). When you turn it on, you'll also notice the increased performance and features the 920s packs into their slimmer form.

What's New -- Enhanced Positioning Technology
TomToms new Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers positions when GPS signals are unavailable. This helps the device continue to navigate to its destination, even when there may not be a direct line-of-sight connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges).

What's New -- Voice Prompted Address Entry
Voice prompted address entry gives users the option to speak the address to which they want to drive. Users can simply speak the city, street name and address number they would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route.

TomTom Mapshare
MapShare lets you add your own map corrections and POIs, then share them with the entire TomTom user community via the TomTom HOME website

What's New -- Map Share
The GO 920 includes TomTom's innovative new Map Share technology. Map Share enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-to-date maps available.

Widescreen View and FM Transmitter
See more. Hear more. The GO 920 offers a 4.3-inch, extra-wide, touch-screen LCD display that features anti-glare technology for easy viewing even in direct sunlight. Realistic and clear visual instructions are provided with high-quality 3D graphics, while spoken instructions tell you where you need to go in your own language. As an added convenience, text-to-speech functionality provides you with actual street names. The built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo.

Hands-Free Calling
In more and more places, it is becoming illegal to use cell phones while driving without a hands-free kit. The GO 920's Bluetooth capability, microphone and speaker lets match it to any bluetooth-capable phone to make hands-free mobile phone calls.

Maps
The GO 920 comes come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe on 4 GB of internal memory. The GO 920 range has the most complete set of pre-installed maps available in TomToms entire portfolio.

Remote control
The TomTom GO 920 range comes with an improved Bluetooth remote control. The remote control enables drivers to operate the device safely from anywhere in the car without having to reach over to the device.

Help When You Need It
Extensive safety features including Help Me menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance;

Fun Extras to Personalize Your TomTom
Record your own driving instructions. View documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth  wireless technology and select a favorite car icon on the screen.

Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new GO range, including a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, iPod cable and a home charger.

TomTom HOME

HOME is TomToms free software that enables TomTom users to future proof and personalize their devices. Via easy desktop access, any TomTom customer can update maps, download the latest application, celebrity voices and more. TomTom HOME allows TomTom customers to

Update their TomTom device with TomToms latest software and services automatically and for free
Easily buy and install the latest maps and European safety cameras
Download celebrity and character voices
Pre-plan trip itineraries
Receive free traffic alerts on their computers

What's in the Box
TomTom Go 920 GPS portable navigation device, suction mount, car charger, USB 2.0 data cable, and installation CD with connection software and manual.

Supported Languages
The user interface/application comes in the following languages:
  • Catalan
  • Latvian
  • Czech
  • Lithuanian
  • Danish
  • Norwegian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Estonian
  • Portuguese
  • Finnish
  • Slovakian
  • Flemish
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Turkish
  • Hungarian
  • UK English
  • Italian
  • US English
  • Spoken navigation instructions come in the following languages:
  • Australian
  • Japanese
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Latin American Spanish
  • Bulgarian
  • Latvian
  • Catalan
  • Lithuanian
  • Chinese Mandarin
  • Malaysian
  • Chinese Cantonese
  • Norwegian
  • Croatian
  • Polish
  • Czech
  • Portuguese
  • Danish
  • Romanian
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Estonian
  • Serbian
  • Finnish
  • Slovenian
  • Flemish
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Thai
  • Greek
  • Turkish
  • Hungarian
  • UK English
  • Italian
  • US English

  • About TomTom
    TomTom NV is the worlds largest navigation solution provider, developing products with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; including the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER (for motorcycles). TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs and smartphones. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomToms products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

    Compare Features of TomTom Models
    comparison chart

    Customer Review: UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET LOST - STAW AWAY
    This GPS SUCKS. When I called TOM TOM they offered no help, they told me that would send me new maps. THE bluetooth sucks. They told me after I got it that alot of phones are not compatible. I ended up lost on a mountain side road with a popped tire because of this GPS. Get any other product or paper maps .
    Customer Review: TomTom GO 920 Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator
    Battery life too short , and the maps are awfull ,music plays very low , rest is good


    Hiking in Comfort with Merrill Shoes

    Thursday, July 2, 2009

    TomTom One LE 3.5" LCD TouchScreen GPS Car Navigation System

    Find your way!Navigate your next road trip with this portable TomTom One LE GPS receiver that features preloaded base maps of the United States and Canada, and 5 million points of interest that alert you to restaurants, gas stations and other attractions along the way!The TomTom One LE features a 3.5-inch full-color TFT-LCD touch screen with 320 x 240 resolution displays up to 64,000 colors for easy viewing and 1 GB of built-in flash memory. The built-in Secure Digital slot lets you connect a Secure Digital media card for additional storage (media not included). Plus, built-in Bluetooth connection lets you access TomTom PLUS services (cell phone with Bluetooth capability required, not included).


    Hiking in Comfort with Merrill Shoes

    TomTom 1XL : Look at it before buy Garmin

    Everyone who sit in the car about 10 hours/day should have some good GPS system to guide the ways like the christ lead your ways to heaven . But what is the things that GPS system should have?. This is “Must Have” options in GPS system.

    ►They show you where you are and tell you how to get your destinations.
    ►They have a touch screen.
    ►They tell you where to turn and how far you are going.
    ►They come pre-loaded with maps
    ►Have a pre-programmed database of POI’s

    And something more like wide screen, Mp3 and audio, Bluetooth and more maps are depend on how much money you willing to pay. In the market right now as you know, Garmin has almost 50% of market share in US and TomTom is the next for 20%. To tell you the truth the reason that make Garmin has more market share in US because people perceive Garmin as the leader considered from market share but when it comes to GPS system specialist, they will suggest you to buy TomTom 1XL.

    TomTom one third edition is selling for less than $120 and it can do everything which is necessary. Moreover It has real time traffic capability (help you avoid traffic jams), it also comes with free software that will let you download the latest maps, celebrity voices, Night Colors (help you see when the night comes) and more applications. Garmin's entry level GPS unit is the Garmin nuvi 200. it’s more expensive about $20 than the TomTom one third edition and can do all of “Must Have” but doesn't have some of the bells and whistles the Tom Tom has.

    And if you want GPS unit with wider screen I, personally, still recommended TomTom 1XL for you to consider. You just give the store $30 more to get the larger screen for TomTom, but you have to plus &50 more for Garmin Nuvi 200W. Again, the nuvi 200W outsells the TomTom 1XL because people see Garmin as being the leader in quality. That's not to say the TomTom 1XL is not a very good device. After all Tom Tom outsells Garmin in Europe, for what that's worth.

    Now let’s see some words from some customer
    Robbert Staff (New Jersey) : TomTom 1XL Bluetooth is wonderful
    Just received the other day. We waited on purchasing one or even asking one for a xmas gift because we knew that they were coming out with BETTER models and the price was going down. We almost purchased the Asus R300 but the features does not match up as to the TomTom 1XL. We will be using this unit in March when we drive up to New Orleans for a couple of weeks. I am very happy on this purchase. Tom Tom is awesome

    Nicky Longbuttom (Chicago) : One sweet navigator
    I have used the TomTom 1XL for 2500 miles in New England and the Chicago area. The TomTom 1XL is quite helpful and well worth the money. The good things of this Unit is good clear directions, able to adjust rapidly when you go off the recommended route, large screen : easy to read the relevant info, colors and night colors work well, tracking signal is rapidly acquired, simplified input of destination is helpful, TomTom 1XL doesn't sound irritated when you take a wrong turn.

    There's more to know about GPS units. there's the third in line for market share company, Magellan, and their quality products. But at least this article will give you a start.