New TomTom GO Range Provides the Smartest Portable Navigation on the Market
CONCORD, Mass.--March 9, 2006--TomTom, the leading portable navigation solution provider worldwide, today reveals the full features of the new TomTom GO range.The new product line succeeds the current award-winning GO range, and includes two models, the TomTom GO 910 and TomTom GO 510. A third, mid-range model, the TomTom GO 710, will also be available in Europe.
"The new TomTom GO range takes car navigation to the next level with its easy to use, stylish and innovative features," said Harold Goddijn, TomTom's chief executive officer. "We have expanded the map coverage and made substantial improvements in software and design, as well as developed TomTom HOME, a unique software application for easily managing any driver's portfolio of content and services. In addition we have added smart new extras like text-to-speech functionality and a fully integrated MP3 player that will complement every drivers' daily navigation needs."
Both TomTom GO devices can now be utilized as a hands-free car kit thanks to its compatibility with Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology, enabling users to easily make or accept phone calls while navigating. Furthermore, the iPod(R) control enables customers to easily operate their iPod seamlessly via the touch screen functionality.
Rob Enderle, Principal Analyst from the Enderle Group affirms such product enhancements and their positive impact on the growth of the industry, adding, "Portable navigation products continue to improve dramatically in ease-of-use, capability, and price-performance. These improvements have resulted in strong growth in 2005 and are expected to drive even stronger growth in 2006. The next generation of successful portable navigation products will be those that can easily be integrated into cars, retaining the ease-of-use benefits, while embracing the broader needs of communication and entertainment."
Building on the strengths that have made TomTom devices so popular, the new TomTom GO series includes hundreds of features and software improvements. All users of the new TomTom GO range will benefit from the extra wide 4 inch LCD touch screen. The high quality screen will provide the driver with an even clearer 3D map view and graphics. The improved anti-glare screen uses a built-in sensor that automatically adjusts to the changing external light, ensuring optimal display in any weather conditions by day, night and even in direct sunlight.
With the new TomTom GO series, TomTom introduces TomTom HOME, a free software application that is compatible with PC and MAC. TomTom HOME enables users to manage, download, store and transfer additional content from their computer onto the new TomTom GO. Drivers can pre-plan routes, download maps and gain even easier access to the new and improved TomTom PLUS content & services like TomTom Audiobooks, TomTom Buddies, TomTom Traffic & Road Conditions and Weather (see separate press release).
TomTom GO 910
The TomTom GO 910 is TomTom's top of the line, feature-rich, all-in-one portable navigation device. It has been developed specifically to meet the requests of TomTom's most demanding customers.
The TomTom GO 910 is the world's first device to store pre-installed maps of the US, Canada and Europe, all on one unit at no additional cost.
The TomTom GO 910 includes new advanced text-to-speech* technology enabling street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions. In addition, this feature enables traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud.
Another new feature is the built in digital TomTom Jukebox, an MP3 music player enabling drivers to listen to all their favorite tunes while on the move. With a built in 20 GB hard drive there is room to store 1000's of songs and play them through the car's Hi-Fi system or the TomTom GO's built-in audio speaker via Bluetooth or with the included audio out cable.
A remote control comes standard with the TomTom GO 910, enabling passengers to operate the device safely and easily from anywhere in the car.
TomTom GO 510
The TomTom GO 510 features award-winning software, hands-free calling via compatible Bluetooth-enabled phones, as well as the latest pre-installed maps of the US and Canada on SD card for seamless coast-to-coast and cross-border navigation.
TomTom GO features and accessories at a glance
TomTom TomTom
GO 910 GO 510
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Maps** US, Canada & US and Canada
Europe
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Hands free calling X X
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MP3 and audiobook players X -
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Audio line out cable X -
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Slideshow viewer X -
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Text-to-speech technology X -
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PLUS services X X
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iPod(R) control cable accessory accessory
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Extra wide touch screen X X
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Storage 20 GB HDD 1 GB SD card
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SiRF Star III GPS X X
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Built in Bluetooth(TM) X X
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Automatic light sensor X X
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Home dock and TomTom HOME software X X
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New design windshield mount X X
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Additional external microphone X X
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Pre-installed European safety camera X X
(speed tracking) database
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Remote control X accessory
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Screen dimensions 112x81x66 mm 112x81x66 mm
(4,4x3,2x2,6 (4,4x3,2x2,6
inch) inch)
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Pricing & Availability:
The new TomTom GO series will be available at major retailers across the US.
TomTom GO 910 will have a recommended retail price of at or below $899.
TomTom GO 510 will have a recommended retail price of at or below $699.
*Text-to-speech:
Text-to-speech functionally is available in 8 languages: USA English, German, UK English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese.
**Map coverage and provider:
US, Canada, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Tele Atlas provides all maps for the new TomTom GO range.
About TomTom
TomTom NV is a leading provider of personal navigation products and services. TomTom's products are developed 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; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE and the TomTom RIDER. TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and TomTom MOBILE navigation software for smart phones. TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and services offering for TomTom's navigation products. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, the United States of America, Australia, China and Taiwan. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 20 countries and online.