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TomTom Has Announced The TomTom High Definition Traffic

TomTom has just announced its new premium traffic service TomTom High Definition Traffic in the Netherlands.

TomTom HD Traffic uses raw and anonymous GSM signaling Read more

TomTom Shares are Down 9.3%

The shares for the satnav leader TomTom have dropped and there are fears that the falling prices of GPS will affect profits and yesterday the shares were 9.3% Read more

TomTom and Garmin Dispute: UK, Netherlands, Wisconsin & Texas

The intellectual property dispute that spanned Texas, Wisconsin, The Netherlands and the UK between TomTom and Garmin is over Read more

TomTom and Google Come Together

As we all know TomTom are the most respected SatNav on the market, but is this going to make it even. Read more

TomTom puts in $2.5 billion bid for Map Maker Tele Atlas

Giants TomTom the people behind the ever so popular car navigation devices have put in a massive $2.5 billion bid for Map Maker Tele Atlas, Tele Atlas are the people who provide maps for MapQuest for example plus Google Maps and of Read more

Toyota Yaris SR with fully-integrated TomTom GPS: dockable Sat-Nav

If I had to choose a great new car I would have to choose the new little Toyota Yaris SR, as it has a cool feature a fully-integrated TomTom GPS. This means that you no longer have to stick your TomTom on your Read more

TomTom Go Has New Downable Features

TomTom have added some extra fun features to their online sharing content service which will allow Go users to customise the device. The downloads range from funny voices to personalised car graphics. Read more

TomTom ONE XL: GPS with 4.3-inch Widescreen

Following on from the Tom Tom ONE GPS unit is TomTom’s new ONE XL; they have improved a few things including a larger display to the new 4.3-inch widescreen.

The bigger screen does come at a price and that is battery life Read more

TomTom satnav built into Toyota Yaris in-car hi-fi

Many people have not embraced the whole idea if buying a portable Satnav as they feel that one day they will be in all cars, well it seems as if that day is coming soon as the Read more

TomTom has introduced the new GO 930T and 730T

TomTom have introduced the GO 930 and 730 which are the updated versions to the to the popular 720 and 920 but they now feature the new IQ Routes feature which uses a database of historical vehicle speeds along different paths rather than speed limit information to generate route guidance.

You can expect the $500 730 and $550 930 to hit the stores this April.

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Bidding War Between Garmin and TomTom Over Tele Atlas

We have all predicted that the bidding war between Garmin and TomTom over the takeover of Tele Atlas and yes it has certainly come to fruition.

It is reported that TomTom is all set to go ahead with Read more

TomTom GPS based Live Feed Camera: Patent Application

TomTom are pulling out all the stops on what seems to be a new GPS unit featuring live video feeds, not entirely sure on the whole story but it seems that there is a patent application for a TomTom GPS system satellite navigation system with Read more

Garmin and TomTom Race For Control of GPS Portable Navigation Market

Portable navigation devices could really soar this coming holiday shopping season as the leading companies in the market, such as Garmin and TomTom, race each other for control of this new emerging market.

Garmin, TomTom and other companies are expected to cut prices in an attempt to Read more

TomTom GO 940, 740 and 540 LIVE: real-time route adjustment

There is no denying that TomTom produce one of the best GPS Sat-Nav systems. These gadgets have come a long way in their short amount of time. Just take the x40 LIVE series.

The GO 940 LIVE, GO 740 LIVE and GO 540 LIVE has real-time route adjustment. The system is called IQ Routes and is a new and extended version; this can adjust your route for predicted and actual road conditions.

The new TomTom range will be available in UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Switzerland. The x40 LIVE series price starts at £299, with the service costing £10 per month in the UK.

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New TomTom GO 720 GPS with Map Share

It’s another new GPS device from the brand that made GPS simple, the TomTom GO 720 sat-nav has just been released.

I own one of the cheaper Tom Tom GPS devices and I find it so simple to use Read more

Updates: HTC S740, Palm Treo Pro and TomTom GPS

Below is an update with this weeks highlights from eXpansys that we think you will be interested in, this includes the new HTC S740, Palm Treo Pro and GPS updates Read more

Eclipse AVN2210p MK II with detachable TomTom portable GPS

Since car head units started to feature built-in GPS systems it has simplified our planning of journeys, but what can top this kind of technology…that’s right a head unit with a portable GPS system.

TomTom is one of the most well known GPS systems and this product is the Eclipse AVN2210p MK II with a detachable TomTom portable GPS. This means you can get navigation in your car and while mobile. The AVN2210p MK II also features built-in Bluetooth and USB, 50W x 4 power, a low-pass filter for adding a subwoofer, sleek blue illumination, a double-DIN design, a CD player with support for MP3 and WMA discs.

The $600 price tag seems pretty good considering all you get in the small package.

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GPS Options: Magellan 3250, Garmin nuvi 350 and TomTom One XL S

When it comes to finding the perfect GPS device for you, today you have more options than ever before but what device should you buy? Lets take a look at three great sat-navs, each good for different reasons. In the photo above you can see the Magellan Maestro 3250, this device is great for people who want good points of interest options.

The Magellan 3250 features a massive 6 million points of interest; it accepts voice commands and provides voice directions. For real-time traffic information the device has a traffic receiver built in, you’re also able to access AAA TourBook information. The 3250 will cost you around $400.

If text-to-speech is your thing, then you will want a unit that that announces both distance and street names, the Garmin nuvi 350 does this and a lot more. This device also has a receiver for traffic information and can display two and three-dimensional maps. Expect to pay around $350 for the nuvi 350.

One of the biggest brands in the GPS world is TomTom and they are known for balance of simplicity and features. The TomTom One XL S gives you great screen clarity thanks to its large 4.3-inch touch screen, it also features a real-time traffic service and for those that love to share, you can share your maps with other people. The XL S will cost around $350.

It does not matter if you’re on a budget or have plenty of money to spend, always shop around to get the best deal.

Tom Tom Go 300

TomTom GO is a stand-alone, portable and easy-to-use car navigation appliance that incorporates navigation software, maps and GPS receiver in one device. Navigation solutions are now accessible to everyone thanks to TomTom GO’s ease-of-use, ease of installation and affordability. Complete car navigation solution in Read more

Altina A680 GPS Navigation System with built in digital camera and AV input

Now I personally have always been a fan of TomTom but now I am thinking to myself have I always made the right choices when it comes to electronics and in this case GPS devices. The is a new bad boy which is the Read more