TomTom has officially launched their turn-by-turn iPhone car navigation system for both U.S. and Canada in the App Store for $99.99. On Sunday, international versions of TomTom's app popped up in the New Zealand App Store via
iTunes, giving some clue as to what the U.S. might expect for pricing. The higher price reflected here does not include the companion car mount kit. Map coverage includes the U.S. with all states, Hawaii and Alaska plus Canada (all provinces) and Puerto Rico. The app is compatible with iPhone 3G or 3GS using OS 3.0 or later.
The optional iPhone car mount cradle (expected to be around $90) utilizes a mounted antenna for “enhanced GPS
performance”, it also charges your iPhone, provides
an
amplified speaker for turn-by-turn instructions and lets you dial
hands-free. The mount enables an easy flip to view both horizontal
and landscape orientations and integrates with your iPhone address book. The idea of having this level of navigation on iPhone really stimulates my geeky parts.
The iPhone application includes TomTom's IQ Routes that will always calculate
the smartest, most efficient route to your destination any time of day. TomTom suggests watching their Products/Accessories page for availability of their iPhone car mount kit expected to launch soon.
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100 Dollars? That's a lot of money man for a GPS map.
Posted by: Cell phone GPS tracker | August 04, 2010 at 01:43 AM
Looks great. If i was on the road all the time I could see paying the price. But I think I will stick with Google Maps for now. Easy enough. Also, it has the street view.
Posted by: Rodney R | July 27, 2010 at 01:17 PM
The price seems to be extreme for an iPhone App. If the price was lowered this would be a big hit . I know I would certainly buy it.
Posted by: double boiler | July 20, 2010 at 07:31 AM
I own a TomTom One (bought in 2007) and I never experienced a similar situation. Yes, it takes some time to recalculate a new direction especially in narrow streets but it recover within a minute or two at the worse.
Posted by: car dvd gps | July 11, 2010 at 09:21 PM
How many companies will be replaced by "apps".
Posted by: CharlieM | March 06, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Looks good- but I wouldn't be able to say for sure before I actually use this thing.
Posted by: Fast Up Front | February 17, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I was waiting for an app like this...I actually prefer tom tom over google maps
Posted by: DannyS | February 05, 2010 at 01:24 PM
I was hoping for traffic control. Since it doesn't have one I think I'll stick with my reliable dinosaur of a GPS until it does.
Posted by: Joe Bradley | August 18, 2009 at 06:09 AM
The TomTom mount should be great but the tape thing is probably not the best idea.
I'm using a product called the Soaripod (www.soaripod.com) that works great as a car mount but has a bunch of other applications that won't rip up your dash board.
Posted by: Stefani | August 18, 2009 at 06:08 AM
Sounds like a useful app. No one is going to be buying GPS units anymore.
Posted by: Technology | August 18, 2009 at 02:20 AM
I would get this app...if I had an iPhone.
Posted by: Chrystal K. | August 17, 2009 at 03:10 PM
does it come with the TMS (tape-mounting-system)?
Posted by: Dave | August 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Price to steep! If that price included mount, I'd consider it.
Posted by: John | August 17, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Honestly that seems a little steep for a GPS app with no hardware with it. Oh, well...moving on.
Posted by: David | August 17, 2009 at 05:38 AM
I wasn't impressed; I'm an Aussie, so my review is slanted toward Australian consumers, but if anyone is interested, here's my review; http://shiftsolutions.net.au/2009/08/17/review-of-tom-tom-for-the-iphone/
Posted by: Mathew | August 17, 2009 at 03:11 AM