New TomTom GO Range Provides the Smartest Portable Navigation on the Market; Even Easier to Use, the New TomTom GO Range Introduces Portable In-Car Navigation Systems with Optimized Screen Size.CONCORD, Mass. -- TomTom For other uses, see . TomTom NV (Euronext: TOM2) is a Dutch manufacturer of automotive navigation systems, including both stand-alone units and software for personal digital assistants, and mobile telephones. , the leading portable navigation solution provider worldwide, today reveals the full features of the new TomTom GO range. The new product line succeeds the current award-winning GO range, and includes two models, the TomTom GO 910 and TomTom GO 510. A third, mid-range model, the TomTom GO 710, will also be available in Europe. "The new TomTom GO range takes car navigation See GPS. to the next level with its easy to use, stylish Stylish is a free Mozilla extension that allows for the manipulation of web pages and XUL application user interfaces through the use of CSS or user styles available localy or from centralized web-site [1], which allows style sharing. and innovative features," said Harold Goddijn, TomTom's chief executive officer. "We have expanded the map coverage and made substantial improvements in software and design, as well as developed TomTom HOME, a unique software application for easily managing any driver's portfolio of content and services. In addition we have added smart new extras like text-to-speech functionality and a fully integrated MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. that will complement every drivers' daily navigation needs." Both TomTom GO devices can now be utilized as a hands-free car kit thanks to its compatibility with Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology, enabling users to easily make or accept phone calls while navigating (networking, hypertext) navigating - Finding your way around. Often used of the Internet, particularly the World-Wide Web. A browser is a tool for navigating hypertext documents. . Furthermore, the iPod(R) control enables customers to easily operate their iPod seamlessly via the touch screen functionality. Rob Enderle Rob Enderle, founder of the Enderle Group, is a consultant, writer, and widely quoted technical and legal analyst in the information technology industry. Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices, the SCO Group, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell are (or have been) among his clients. , Principal Analyst from the Enderle Group affirms such product enhancements and their positive impact on the growth of the industry, adding, "Portable navigation products continue to improve dramatically in ease-of-use, capability, and price-performance. These improvements have resulted in strong growth in 2005 and are expected to drive even stronger growth in 2006. The next generation of successful portable navigation products will be those that can easily be integrated into cars, retaining the ease-of-use benefits, while embracing the broader needs of communication and entertainment." Building on the strengths that have made TomTom devices so popular, the new TomTom GO series includes hundreds of features and software improvements. All users of the new TomTom GO range will benefit from the extra wide 4 inch LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. touch screen. The high quality screen will provide the driver with an even clearer 3D map view and graphics. The improved anti-glare screen A monitor screen that is treated to reduce glare from light sources. Non-glare CRTs often use a coating baked onto the screen at the time of manufacture, which provides a significant reduction in glare; however, LCD screens may completely eliminate it. See anti-glare filter. uses a built-in sensor A device that measures or detects a real-world condition, such as motion, heat or light and converts the condition into an analog or digital representation. An optical sensor detects the intensity or brightness of light, or the intensity of red, green and blue for color systems. that automatically adjusts to the changing external light, ensuring optimal display in any weather conditions by day, night and even in direct sunlight. With the new TomTom GO series, TomTom introduces TomTom HOME, a free software application that is compatible with PC and MAC. TomTom HOME enables users to manage, download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. , store and transfer additional content from their computer onto the new TomTom GO. Drivers can pre-plan routes, download maps and gain even easier access to the new and improved TomTom PLUS content & services like TomTom Audiobooks, TomTom Buddies See buddy list. , TomTom Traffic & Road Conditions and Weather (see separate press release). TomTom GO 910 The TomTom GO 910 is TomTom's top of the line, feature-rich, all-in-one portable navigation device. It has been developed specifically to meet the requests of TomTom's most demanding customers. The TomTom GO 910 is the world's first device to store pre-installed maps of the US, Canada and Europe, all on one unit at no additional cost. The TomTom GO 910 includes new advanced text-to-speech* technology enabling street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions. In addition, this feature enables traffic alerts and SMS messages SMS message SMS n → (message m) SMS m to be read aloud. Another new feature is the built in digital TomTom Jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. , an MP3 music player enabling drivers to listen to all their favorite tunes while on the move. With a built in 20 GB hard drive there is room to store 1000's of songs and play them through the car's Hi-Fi system or the TomTom GO's built-in audio speaker via Bluetooth or with the included audio out cable. A remote control comes standard with the TomTom GO 910, enabling passengers to operate the device safely and easily from anywhere in the car. TomTom GO 510 The TomTom GO 510 features award-winning software, hands-free calling via compatible Bluetooth-enabled phones, as well as the latest pre-installed maps of the US and Canada on SD card for seamless coast-to-coast and cross-border navigation.
TomTom GO features and accessories at a glance
TomTom TomTom
GO 910 GO 510
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Maps** US, Canada & US and Canada
Europe
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Hands free calling X X
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MP3 and audiobook players X -
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Audio line out cable X -
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Slideshow viewer X -
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Text-to-speech technology X -
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PLUS services X X
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iPod(R) control cable accessory accessory
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Extra wide touch screen X X
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Storage 20 GB HDD 1 GB SD card
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SiRF Star III GPS X X
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Built in Bluetooth(TM) X X
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Automatic light sensor X X
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Home dock and TomTom HOME software X X
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New design windshield mount X X
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Additional external microphone X X
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Pre-installed European safety camera X X
(speed tracking) database
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Remote control X accessory
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Screen dimensions 112x81x66 mm 112x81x66 mm
(4,4x3,2x2,6 (4,4x3,2x2,6
inch) inch)
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Pricing & Availability: The new TomTom GO series will be available at major retailers across the US. TomTom GO 910 will have a recommended retail price of at or below $899. TomTom GO 510 will have a recommended retail price of at or below $699. *Text-to-speech: Text-to-speech functionally is available in 8 languages: USA English, German, UK English, Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. , French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. **Map coverage and provider: US, Canada, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. , Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Tele Atlas  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . provides all maps for the new TomTom GO range. About TomTom TomTom NV is a leading provider of personal navigation products and services. TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web. (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application. right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE and the TomTom RIDER. TomTom also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR See Netscape Navigator, Netscape and Norton Navigator. Navigator - Netscape Navigator software for PDA's and TomTom MOBILE navigation software for smart phones. TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and services offering for TomTom's navigation products. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing In logistics, tracking and tracing is the concept of locating property that is being forwarded from an origin to a destination through various hubs and passing along spokes, and determining the location and other status of such object. expertise. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in the Netherlands, the Netherlands, The officially Kingdom of The Netherlands byname Holland Country, northwestern Europe. Area: 16,034 sq mi (41,528 sq km). Population (2005 est.): 16,300,000. Capital: Amsterdam. Seat of government: The Hague. Most of the people are Dutch. United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, the United States of America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, , Australia, China and Taiwan. TomTom's products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 20 countries and online. |
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