TomTom segments lineup; brings Start to North America
TomTom has announced a new product line-up for North America, breaking things down into entry-level (TomTom Start series, pictured above), mid-range (VIA series) and high-end (GO LIVE). This is the first time the Start will be offered in the US, although a model similar to the European Start, called the TomTom EASE, was introduced on [...]
TomTom reorganizes R&D; PND group survives
TomTom announced a reorganization this morning, and in doing so reaffirmed a commitment to personal navigation devices (PNDs). According to the news release, R&D activities will be regrouped into ten product areas: Maps, Traffic, Navigation, Automotive Systems, PNDs, Fleetservices, Fitness, Mobile, POIs and Speedcams.
TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M review
Hands on with the TomTom GO LIVE 1535M The TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M is the company’s new mid-range navigator featuring LIVE (Internet connected) services, such as HD traffic, fuel prices, weather, and Google local search. And it’s their first device with travel apps – Twitter, Yelp, TripAdvisor and Expedia. The GO LIVE 1535M has [...]
TomTom PRO 7150 Truck
TomTom has quietly rolled out the PRO 7150 Truck, as they take on Garmin in the truck-friendly GPS navigation arena. Unlike previous offerings, the PRO 7150 Truck does not appear to require a contract with TomTom’s WebFleet services; in other words, it should be available as a stand alone unit.
TomTom cutting jobs; focus shifts to non-PND segments
TomTom announced their Q3 2011 financials today, showing growth in all segments except for personal navigation devices (PNDs), where they are forecasting a market contraction of 25 to 30% in North America and 10% in Europe this year.
TomTom GO 2535TM World Traveler Edition
The TomTom GO 2535TM World Traveler Edition is a popular trans-Atlantic navigator, with preloaded maps of the US, Canada, Mexico and much of Western and Central Europe. The 2535TM WTE offers a 5” screen, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and voice command, as well as lifetime traffic and map updates for the US and Canada.
TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M brings apps to your dash
UPDATE: Read my hands on review of the TomTom GO LIVE 1535 M. TomTom is announcing the GO LIVE 1535 M today which, according to them, is the first PND to feature apps. Now we could quibble over that characterization, but nevertheless, they are debuting a device with Yelp, Trip Advisor, Expedia and Twitter.
TomTom VIA LIVE series heading to North America
A TomTom VIA LIVE model has cleared the FCC, signaling the forthcoming arrival of a new mid-range connected device on this side of the pond. Available in Europe for six months now, the VIA LIVE series should bring all sorts of connected goodness including Google Local search, weather, gas prices and HD traffic.
TomTom GO 2535M LIVE review
Hands on with the TomTom GO 2535 M LIVE The TomTom GO 2535M LIVE is the current top of the line navigator from TomTom. Start with a 5” capacitive touchscreen, add LIVE connected services such as weather, gas prices, HD Traffic and Google Local Search. Then tack on Bluetooth, what could be the best voice [...]
TomTom VIA 1435TM
The TomTom VIA 1435TM is a high-end model in TomTom’s new VIA series. Sporting a 4.3” screen, the VIA 1435TM offers lifetime traffic and map updates (hence the TM in the product name). This model updates a previous unit, the very popular TomTom XL 340TM, adding Bluetooth, voice commands and TomTom’s new Webkit-based interface. Like [...]
