TomTom Unveils New TomTom GO 300 and 700 with Hands-free Functionality, Improved Map Coverage, and Real-Time Traffic and Weather Information.NEW ORLEANS New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded -- 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. , a leading navigation solutions provider, today announces two new additions to the award-winning Adj. 1. award-winning - having received awards; "this award-winning bridge spans a distance of five miles" line of TomTom GO all-in-one (1) A combination computer printer, scanner, copy machine and fax machine. Some all-in-ones exclude the fax capability or make it an option. (2) A desktop computer that houses every component except the keyboard and mouse inside the same case as the monitor. navigation devices. The new products include the TomTom GO 700 and TomTom GO 300. These innovative and feature-packed devices offer a navigation solution to meet all users' needs. "The TomTom GO 700 and GO 300 provide unparalleled ease-of-use to drivers anywhere in the world," said Jocelyn
TomTom GO 700 The TomTom GO 700 is TomTom's top of the line, all-in-one navigation device. It was developed for the most demanding consumers who want the fullest navigation experience. TomTom GO 700 is equipped with voice communication capabilities that enable it to be used as a hands-free hands-free hand adj → mains libres inv n (also: hands-free kit) → kit m mains libres inv hands-free adj ( kit for Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. By connecting to the driver's phone via Bluetooth A wireless personal area network (WPAN) standard for short-range transmission of digital voice and data. Bluetooth is widely used for hands-free cellphone operation, including wireless headsets and connecting to Bluetooth-enabled automobiles that turn the car's audio system into a wireless technology, the driver can safely and comfortably take and make 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. from A to B. The hands-free functionality works so easily that your phone can even be in your bag or pocket. Simply tap the GO screen to accept or make a call and talk through the GO while you drive. The TomTom GO 700 routes calls automatically from your mobile phone through the integrated speaker and microphone microphone, device for converting sound into electrical energy, used in radio broadcasting, recording, and sound amplifying systems. Its basic component is a diaphragm that responds to the pressure or particle velocity of sound waves. with professional sound quality, while the screen continues to show you where to go. You can even access your mobile phone's contact list through the GO. The unique integration of the GO and your phone is seamless and users will benefit from the bigger screen and clearer UI (User Interface) than is found on mobile phones and other hands-free kits. With this feature, there is no need to fit costly phone specific hands-free kits that are time consuming and expensive to install and that need to be re-installed when either the car or the phone is exchanged. The TomTom GO 700 has a high capacity internal hard disk that comes pre-installed with detailed street level maps for the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of . As a result, driving coast-to-coast and across borders is now completely seamless. The TomTom GO 700 will guide you on your way with turn-by-turn spoken and on screen instructions in multiple voices and over 30 languages. Moreover, the built-in Bluetooth receiver that enables hands-free calling also allows users the opportunity to access TomTom PLUS services (real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. weather and traffic information, downloadable voices, and more; details below.) TomTom GO 300 Completing the new GO offering is the TomTom GO 300. TomTom GO 300 features all the great navigation of the award-winning TomTom GO at an accessible price. The GO 300 comes with a 1 GB removable SD card with a map of the entire continental U.S. preloaded. Maps of Canada, Hawaii, Alaska and U.S. territories are included on CD. And of course, the GO 300 is also ready for TomTom PLUS services with its built-in Bluetooth receiver. Go Further with TomTom PLUS TomTom PLUS offers customers additional services that provide real-time information on traffic congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. , weather conditions and extra downloads, such as detailed city maps, additional voices, points of interest and much more. TomTom PLUS offers users a new level of customization not available with other navigation devices on the market today. The TomTom GO 700 and 300 can access TomTom PLUS information through a suitable GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. (See separate press release.) Unprecedented Two-Year Manufacturer's Warranty Above all, TomTom is committed to delivering superior solutions to its customers. The outstanding quality and reliability of the TomTom GO 300 and 700 are backed by a two-year limited manufacturer's warranty. IMPROVED SOFTWARE: Building on the features that made the original TomTom GO so popular, the new TomTom GO range comes with improved and expanded software and remains as easy to use as ever. New features include: --Itinerary planning to allow multiple stops on a journey --New routing calculation options (such as fastest route, shortest route, avoid toll roads The following is a list of toll roads. Toll roads are roads on which a toll authority collects a fee for use. This list also contains toll bridges and toll tunnels. Lists of these subsets of toll roads can be found in List of toll bridges and List of toll tunnels. , and more) --Updated and fully connected maps. Allows coast-to-cast and cross-border planning to and from nearly all streets in the United States and Canada --Over 50 new voices and 18 new languages+1 --Automatic adjustment in volume of the voice instruction based on changes in car speed --A demonstration view that lets you test and review your trip before you actually start driving --Millions of points of interest including parking, gas stations, hotels and restaurants with optional audio and visual alerts as you approach one. TomTom GO Features and Accessories At A Glance
TomTom GO Device 300 700
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Software and maps of the United
States on SD; Canadian maps
included on CD X
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Preloaded maps of the United
States and Canada on 2.5
Gigabyte HDD X
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Built-in Bluetooth transceiver X X
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Hands-free phone capability X
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Enhanced GPS receiver X X
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Built-in loudspeaker X X
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Rechargeable battery for Internal 2,200 Internal 2,200
wireless use mAh Li-ION mAh Li-ION
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Battery Life 5 hours 4 hours
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Remote control + batteries Optional
Accessory
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Assisted Satellite Navigation (for
use in tunnels) X
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Product code and registration card X X
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Windshield suction mount &
dashboard docking shoe X X
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Processor 200Mhz 400Mhz
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Memory 32MB 64MB
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Cigarette lighter charger/adapter X X
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AC Power cable and international
plug adapters X X
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USB 2.0 cable X X
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CD-ROM User Manual X X
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Carry case + screen cloth X X
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Easy Set-up Poster & Quick Start
Guide X X
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TomTom PLUS catalog X X
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Accessories catalog X X
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Optional Accessories * Interchangeable * Interchangeable
colored face plates colored face plates
* Deluxe travel bag * Deluxe travel bag
* Active antenna kit * Active antenna kit
* Professional * Professional
docking kit for docking kit for
direct connection direct connection
to car power supply to car power supply
and audio system and audio system
* Maps of western * Maps of western
Europe and other Europe and other
countries countries
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Pricing & Availability: The new GO devices will be available from major retailers in mid April 2005. Pricing will be announced shortly. +1 Additional languages and dialects include Canadian French Canadian French n. The French language as used in Canada. Noun 1. Canadian French - the French language as spoken in Quebec, Canada French - the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France , Mexican Mexican named after or originating in Mexico. Mexican axolotl see ambystomamexicanum. Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum 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. , Australian Australian pertaining to or originating in Australia. Australian bat lyssavirus disease see Australian bat lyssavirus disease. Australian cattle dog a medium-sized, compact working dog used for control of cattle. English, Brazilian Portuguese Brazilian Portuguese (português brasileiro in Portuguese) is a group of dialects of Portuguese written and spoken by virtually all the 190 million inhabitants of Brazil and by a couple million Brazilian emigrants, mainly in the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal, , Greek, Turkish, Polish, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Serbian, Russian Russian associated in some way with Russia. Russian blue a breed of cats with short, dense, silver-tipped blue-colored coat and vivid green eyes. , and Bulgarian. About TomTom TomTom BV is a leading provider of personal navigation products and services. TomTom's products are easy-to-use and include all-in-one navigation devices, as well as navigation software products which integrate with third party devices such as PDAs and smartphones. TomTom BV was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Taiwan and the USA in Concord, Massachusetts Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2000 Census, the town population was about 17,000. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature. . TomTom's products are sold through a network of top retailers in 16 countries. To learn more about TomTom, visit: www.tomtom.com. |
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