TomTom reveals new GPS products with a focus on safety
Amsterdam, 18 July 2008. TomTom, the world’s leading portable navigation solutions provider, today announced the latest models in its award-winning car navigation product offering – the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL. The new products have been completely redesigned and include a folding mount that provides maximum portability and flexibility.
Based on extensive consumer studies and feedback, TomTom has redesigned the new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL from scratch. In line with its acclaimed approach to ease of use – in software, maps and installation TomTom has introduced a brand new mounting solution with the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL. This new windscreen mount – known as the EasyPort™ mount – can be left on the device and folded flat after use. The complete unit, including the mount, is then small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, bag or pocket when the driver leaves the vehicle.
In addition, for even clearer voice instructions, both the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL are now equipped with a completely revised audio system, ensuring navigation instructions are loud and clear at all times – even above the car radio, outside traffic noise.
Truly compact and portable, the TomTom ONE comes with a 3.5 inch touch screen LCD, while the TomTom XL boasts a 4.3 inch widescreen LCD, for those who prefer a larger display.
The new TomTom ONE (the world’s best-selling portable navigation device) and TomTom XL supersede the current TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION and TomTom ONE XL ranges, and will be available from retailers starting end August 2008.
“The updated TomTom ONE and TomTom XL are now even more desirable, offering a combination of unrivalled ease of use, extreme portability, the most comprehensive and up-to-date maps, and personalisation options to suit the individual user – all at an affordable price”, says Harold Goddijn, TomTom’s chief executive officer.
“The distinctive design of the new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL, with the convenience of the EasyPort™ mounting solution, will set them apart from other devices on the market, and will appeal to customers looking for a compact, smart, ultra-portable navigation solution, but who don’t wish to compromise on quality or features.”
EasyPort™ mount
The TomTom EasyPort™ mount has a unique, flexible design, allowing the user to fix their TomTom device securely to their desired position on the windscreen, using the strong, mechanical locking system. Once at their destination, the user can then remove it quickly and easily, with one twist, when leaving their vehicle. The clever design allows the driver to fold away the mount neatly onto the TomTom device – and remove the entire unit, without having to worry about stowing the mount separately. Given the small size of the device and mount together, finding an easy and secure storage space in a bag, is no longer a problem. In addition, TomTom now offers two accessory cases to hold the device and mount combined as a neat, compact package.
Loud and clear voice instructions for safer driving
Independent safety research has shown the importance of audible navigation instructions to road safety. While both the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL ranges have been redesigned, no compromise has been made on audio performance. The TomTom ONE and TomTom XL now include a much larger, enhanced speaker system, ensuring the spoken instructions are loud and clear at all times against any background noise within a typical in-car environment. The new text-to-speech feature on the TomTom ONE XL enables street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions.
TomTom Map Share™
Users of the new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL ranges will benefit from TomTom’s unique Map Share technology, with millions of corrections and improvements uploaded every month by the TomTom online user community. These can include changes in street names, road speed limits, turn restrictions, traffic directions and road blocks, as well as corrections to Points of Interest, such as phone numbers changes. Map Share enables drivers to improve their own maps instantly on their device, as well as receive the corrections from other users via TomTom HOME – free desktop software. TomTom has the world’s largest satellite navigation community with approximately 20 million users, and Map Share means TomTom drivers can always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips.
Latest map guarantee
TomTom portable navigation devices are installed with the latest maps during production, however, customers can be reassured that if a new map is released during the first 30 days of using their new device, they are entitled to a free download of the latest map, via TomTom HOME.
Safety as a priority
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL come with comprehensive safety features, so drivers always have direct access to safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive ‘Help Me!’ menu includes information such as emergency and breakdown service numbers, directions to the nearest hospital, car maintenance advice and first aid instructions. Advanced safety preferences also allow the user to set their own requirements regarding speed warnings, timed driving breaks and menu accessibility options.
More map choices
The new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL models come with a comprehensive map of the Southern Africa region, covering South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, with maximum detail stored on the internal memory, provided by TeleAtlas/MapIT.
TomTom HOME
As with all TomTom products, the new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL range comes with TomTom HOME, TomTom’s free desktop software for PC/Mac – essential for keeping the TomTom device up to date at all times. Through TomTom HOME, customers can easily download new software versions, as well as the latest maps and safety camera database.
Drivers can personalise their device, ensuring their destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. A large and growing number of personalisation options, such as fun navigational voices, distinctive warning sounds, stylish welcome screens and a range of Points of Interest – many of which have been created by the TomTom HOME user community – can be downloaded via TomTom HOME free of charge (except for premium content).
Smart and fun extras
To complement the new range, TomTom has introduced a full range of accessories which have been designed specifically for the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL. The range includes new TomTom sleeves (soft protective cases in black or red), durable protective cases, leather carry cases, additional mounts and USB home chargers.
Availability
The new TomTom ONE and TomTom XL supersede the current ONE 3RD EDITION and ONE XL ranges, and will be available from retailers starting end August 2008.
More information on the benefits of GPS devices for road safety has been made available on the Arrive Alive Road Safety Website under a section “GPS and Road Safety”
So what are the model #’s or names of the NEW ones
This is the lates info:
http://roadsafety.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/tomtom-introduces-new-high-end-model-in-south-africa-tomtom-go-920/