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Lost? Let the TomTom XL V3 WE find your way!

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

tomtom-xl-340The emerging GPS company TomTom has released its brother product to the TomTom XL V3 (Great Britain), the TomTom XL V3 (Western Europe). Like all of the great TomTom products, this one is also very simple to configure and use while on the go. It features Plug & Go technology so it works directly out of the box without any need for updating maps or routes. Designed with a high quality 3.5” TFT color LCD touchscreen, the TomTom XL V3 WE keeps it’s appealing reputation alive. To keep you concentrated on the road, the screen features an anti-glare screen for an optimal viewing experience. Contained within the memory is 99% of the map data from Western Europe to help you find how to get wherever you are going. This device can easily be placed in your vehicle and weighs in at a light 174 grams. It has a battery life of 2 hours for when you may need to use it while outside of your vehicle.

One of the favorite features that many TomTom XL V3 WE reviews state is the ability you have to choose certain routes. You have the option to choose shortest mileage distance, quickest time, you can avoid toll roads and congested areas of traffic as well. For multiple point road trips, you can easily plan your trip by selecting several way points and destinations. While you are driving voice commands tell you when and where you will have to turn next. The volume increases based on your speed automatically which is very hand in cars with loud interiors. The clear instructions can be given in 36 different languages and 55 voices. TomTom Plus services enable one to view real time traffic and weather conditions as well as detailed maps, scenic routes, and more. You can easily connect to your mobile phone with the built-in Bluetooth technology that stores up to 5 mobile numbers it can connect to. Another included feature is the Buddy finder which allows you to keep in contact and navigate together with your friends.

Overall the TomTom XL V3 GB is a great purchase for anyone who has a hard time with directions or just wants to retire the outdated paper maps. Drive with confidence knowing you will no longer be lost while on the road!

TomTom XL V3 GB

Monday, August 10th, 2009

tomtom-xl-v2-gbTomTom has become one of the leading manufacturers in the GPS (Global Positioning System) market over the past few years. The popular TomTom XL V3 GB is a must have gadget for anyone in the Great Britain area. Contained within this product is a very appealing design that is ideal for anyone in need of accurate directions while on the go. The large 3.5” TFT colour LCD touchscreen is ideal for driving conditions as it allows you to stay focused on the road while receiving directions or updates at the same time. The portability is very nice as you have the ability to attach it in your vehicle, bicycle, or even carry it when traveling by foot.

Nearly all TomTom XL V3 GB reviews people have left regarding the product have been quite positive. A major plus when compared to other devices is the ease of installation. You can enjoy all of the amazing features within seconds after opening the box. There are no additional downloads or confusing software to deal with as the maps are already preloaded for you onto a memory card. In addition to the accurate directions you will have, users will now be informed of any weather reports, real-time traffic conditions, and the all new Buddies feature. This can be a major help when traveling on extended road trips and you are forced to take a detour. You can easily change the route and continue on your way without a worry of becoming lost. Another great feature is that you have the ability to update your TomTom with new maps, planned routes and even videos of certain routes so you can be sure you turned right before the ‘red building’ for example.

The TomTom XL V3 GB is the ideal product for anyone in the Great Britain area as you can get on the road with it within minutes of receiving it. It’s simple design and amazing features are what makes this GPS device a must have.

New Head Marketing Slot opens at TomTom

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

batchelorThe Dutch company TomTom, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive navigation systems in the world, just lost itself a premier marketing arm in Alex Batchelor. After having managed TomTom’s international positioning aspect short of a year, Batchelor has reportedly left after a mutual decision between him and the company.
When Batchelor joined TomTom in July 2008, he was hired as the executive vice president of marketing. Batchelor’s service of 11 months included heavy responsibilities, including managing the sat-nav internationally, and positioning both the TomTom products and services as the ruling in-car navigation system.
TomTom, which is based in Amsterdam, was where Batchelor spent four of his days, and the rest of the week he flew back to the UK where he spent time with his family and home. On the other hand, Eight months after he joined TomTom, he was also elected chairman of the management board of the Marketing Society.
Batchelor has a twenty-year long, colorful working experience in the field of marketing and international brand management. He was the Orange company vice president for marketing global brand in 2002 until 2005. Interbrand hired him in 1996 and there he served as joint managing director for Interbrand for the period 1996 – 2002. Batchelor also servied as joint managing director for Saatchi and Saatchi four years prior, and served a seven year stint at Unilever which started in 1987 with the same position. Before he joined the TomTom company, he worked with Royal Mail Group in the United Kingdom as the marketing director.
The UK-based publication Marketing Week broke the news, but contacted by the GPS Business News after the story broke out, TomTom declined to give any comment. The company, however, revealed it is speaking to a short-listed candidates who will take over Batchelor’s marketing head position with TomTom.

For more details on this story, click on Marketing Magazine You may also learn more at this link. GPS Business news

Ticket 2 Drive, gives Tomtom customers enjoyment and more value.

Friday, July 31st, 2009

b181564Now that summer’s officially here, TomTom customers are in for even greater news in planning week-end getaways, those sports and leisure activities, and even in choosing their hotels and spas.
Advanced booking discounts are now offered by the Dutch company to those who purchased or subscribed from among their specified products and services. For those who sign up for a 12-month subscription to Ticket 2 Drive, it is now much easier as it is live! The service choices include “two For One”, the “Kids Go Free” and other hot deals. This promo lasts until the end of September 2010 and includes over 1,500 attractions all over the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The launching of the Ticket 2 Drive program for the very first time is aimed at giving TomTom customers additional forms of enjoyment and value for the coming summer and months after that. With the program, TomTom purchasers can get a good summer discovering and relaxing landmarks and vacation spots in UK and the Republic of Ireland. Not only is the promotion wise for rewarding customers with cheaper means to achieve a good summer experience, it also helps in the advancement of the two countries’ tourism industry. More importantly, TomTom delivers practical and accessible summer deals as their list of hotels, spas, sports facilities and leisure providers are easy to drive to.
Participating organizations in the Ticket 2 Drive include the Royal Horticultural Society, Formula 1 Karting, Camelot Theme Park and Canterbury Cathedrals, all must-see spots for UK and Ireland residents. Other points of interests participating are Pleasure Beach Blackpool, RSPB, Classic British Hotels,City Sightseeing Tours, InTech Science Center and Planetarium, the Belfry Golf Clyb, Diggerland, the Museum of London Docklands and Bigdland Hall Equistrienne Centre, among many more others.
The offer is open to all TomTom customers and is available at the company websites. Customers will simply redeem the offers by typing in the serial number of their TomTom devices.
To learn more and take part in this wonderful promotion from TomTom, click Computer Active Or you may visit pocket-lint.com

TomTom gets 96% take-up for rights issue

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

increase-chartDutch company TomTom, a world leader in navigation device manufacturing, reportedly got a 96% take-up for its 5-for-8- rights offer at 4.21 euros recently. This after it has announced that it placed a remaining offering at 5.70 euros per share.
Reports said that TomTom’s 3.4 million shares via private placements, and institutional and professional investors jumped on the rump offering. While many see this as a decline on the company’s financial standing, many more consider this a regular challenge for TomTom.
The Amsterdam-based navigation device company revealed that its shares were up 2.7 at 5.85 euros as of 1034 GMT (6:34 am EDT). This mark solidified their outperformance of a 0.5 percent rise in the Amsterdam blue chip index. Market updates revealed that TomTom is struggling with 1.16 billion euros of debt after it purchased another Dutch entity, Teleatlas. The buying of the digital map maker outfit for 2.9 billion euros in 2008 seemed to have been more of a disadvantage for TomTom.
The Dutch company continues its pursuits to raise around 430 million euros from the rights issues and a private placing to reduce its debt and cope with the economic slump. The four founders of TomTom is reportedly going to hold 47.2 percent of the company shares once the rights issues will be closed. On the other hand, Janivo Holding and Cyrte Investments will hold an approximated 8.4 percent share of TomTom, as revealed by the company itself.
TomTom has been greatly known to make different types of portable navigation devices for cars, and is speeding up additional features for their products already out in the market. It has also made a concrete performance in production of handheld computers. Among other manufacturers of portable navigation gadgets and handheld computers, US-based Garmin Ltd. is TomTom’s strongest competitor.
Additional information on TomTom products and updates may be read on Reuters Also click on newsticker

Tomtom gets a bite at apple

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

apple-tomtom-iphoneIt’s good news for all of who have waited really long for the iPhone apps from TomTom. We’ve been loyal, anticipating and eager to get those turn-by-turn voice GPS from the same company we’ve purchased other reliable products from. Now the wait is over! AppleInsider just made a statement that TomTom will hit the app store later this summer!
The other thing we’ve learned is that the TomTom iPhone car kit is more super than the old iPhone version as it has its own GPS system. The manufacturer has guaranteed the new product’s edges are so far ahead, starting with its dedicated speaker. Now we can look forward to getting iPhone easier to understand and comprehend amid the noisy traffic.
Also, the new TomTom device has various maps inside to provide more updated maps and changes in routes you need to take. Download of regular updates should come much easier now as it doesn’t have to use 3G network.
On the other hand, it’s CoPilot Live that has won the tight race for first-to-launch among companies dedicated to GPS and satellite navigation systems for Android phones. Yes, it still has our all-time favorite satnav functions in the Android phones, like the GOS navi-guide, lane indicators included. We will still get as well those reality sign post information and turn-by-turn voice directions, of course.
With CoPilot Live’s release, we’re over-eager for those enhanced GPS navigation guidance and flickable scrolling menus – the ease of our drive comes into hand! Also, the CoPilot has those safety camera alerts and helpful maps at touchscreen recognition.
Of course, we get more than that as well. CoPilot Live also lets us use online features like location sharing. Didn’t you wish for this so you can see your friends on-screen and share your location with them? Well, you got it!
Price for this gadgets vary so check it at i4u.

Homer Simpson is now in your sat nav.

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

homer simpsonHomer Simpson and his brood has always been fun to watch on TV. Their insane antics and even more insane philosophies are not necessarily convenient to live by, but sure would be great having around. Then here comes Homer himself as the latest voice featured at TomTom sat-nav equipment, providing you with all the turn-by-turn directions in that trademark voice.
Now you can get Bart’s dad giving you his unique view of life and driving directions. Imagine his exact tone and manner in delivering these lines to you while you’re at the wheel:
“Turn left!” A rather irate Homer not talking to Marge, but to you!
“Take the third right! We might find an ice cream truck… Mmmm… ice cream.” That’s Bart’s dad, on AWOL and taking the kids around the next city.
And when you’ve reached where you’re going, that booming, thankful voice, saying, “You have reached your destination. Hold your head up high ‘cuz you’re a geeee-nius!”
But now, all these voices could be talking to you! Imagine having Homer…now can your driving be more fun?
Of course, the sat-nav voice is just a voice, and the directions and systems employed are among those excellent and advanced TomTom software and gears. Now, cruising around town or trying to find your way in a new place just got more interesting with those reliable TomTom GPS devices. With Homer Simpson riding with you the whole time, this sat-nav sure will be a humorous investment! Enough of those boring pre-installed voices and let this Springfield son lift your mood while driving.
Fully endorsed by Fox, having the Homer Simpson voice pack for the TomTom sat-nav devices should be a good start of getting more fictional characters in today’s car GPS.
To find out more about having Homer’s voice in your car sat-nav, visit mirror.co.uk

; More information may be found at Mobile Mag as well.