TomTom and FUJITSU TEN announce second generation of semi-embedded portable navigation devices

Jan 06 2009

TomTom and FUJITSU TEN announce second generation of semi-embedded portable navigation devices

~ TomTom further strengthens automotive strategy with second generation device ~
Amsterdam, 6 January 2009 – TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the availability of a second generation, semi-embedded TomTom device, designed especially for use with the in-dash FUJITSU TEN ECLIPSE AVN4430. With this product, a customer can enjoy all the benefits of portable navigation, integrated fully into the dashboard of their vehicle.

TomTom’s partnership with FUJITSU TEN is a direct result of a continued focus on innovative navigation solutions. Users are able to seamlessly integrate the TomTom device into their vehicle using the ECLIPSE AVN4430 audio, video and connectivity system. Additionally, the TomTom device can easily be taken out of the dashboard and used as a stand-alone navigation device in a different car.

This second generation product, which was recently recognised as an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree, is the ideal combination of a portable navigation device (PND) coupled with in-car integration through the double-DIN radio.

It remains the only product in its class to offer smart navigation as well as ease of use when driving. Users always benefit from the latest maps via TomTom’s unique map technologies, including Map Share™. This allows drivers to instantly make map improvements on their device and share these with other car drivers. In addition, by using Bluetooth hands-free calling, users with compatible mobile phones can make and answer phone calls safely while driving. Additionally, the device’s 4.3” touch screen can be used to control all navigation functions and to operate the car’s entertainment system including CD/DVD player, iPod audio, iPod video and USB, when docked. This means drivers can enjoy their favourite music over their car speakers.

“We are pleased to offer our customers an alternative portable navigation option, said Wolfgang Reelitz, VP Sales Automotive. “Using our technology in a semi-embedded navigation device, customers are able to receive all of TomTom’s exclusive features, with the added convenience of in-vehicle, audio-integration.”

In addition to full audio-integration, the TomTom semi-embedded PND, has a sleek, high-quality finish and expanded Tele Atlas maps. It also comes equipped with all of TomTom’s latest navigation features, including the following.

Best Maps

• TomTom Map Share™ technology, enabling users to make updates and corrections to their own maps instantly on the device and to benefit from improvements made by other users free of charge.
• Latest map guarantee so users always have free access to the latest map at time of purchase.

Safety

• ‘Help Me’ Emergency menu that gives drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance
• Voice address input so that users can drive to millions of cities and street names by simply announcing the address of their destination
• Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech to enable street names, places, traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions
• Enhanced hands-free calling with high-quality sound system via Bluetooth® to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road while making phone calls in the car
• Rear-view Camera Ready so drivers can expand their view outside of a normal field of vision.

Future Proof

• Free TomTom HOME software and content from the TomTom community to keep their device up to date at all times.

Easy to Use

• Large 4.3 inch touch screen with fresh icons and an updated user interface to navigate drivers to their destination even more easily.

TomTom and FUJITSU TEN, an inventive manufacturer of products which enhances the in-car theatre entertainment information experience, partnered to develop the first semi-embedded double-DIN radio navigation unit in January 2007. It featured a PND – the ECLIPSE AVN2210p, which provides in-dash portable navigation with a CD/ USB multi-source receiver. The ECLIPSE AVN4430, the ECLIPSE AVN2210p’s successor, is a secure dash-mount audio, visual and portable navigation system, equipped with TomTom innovative technology and ECLIPSE superior sound and visual quality.

The ECLIPSE AVN4430 will be available in the USA in January 2009 and will have a suggested retail price of 850 USD.

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TomTom Honored with “Best of CES” Awards at CES 2009

Concord, MA – January 12, 2009 – TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider today announced that both CNET and LAPTOP Magazine recognized the TomTom GO 740 LIVE with the “Best of CES” award.

The GO 740 LIVE is TomTom’s first connected portable navigation device in the US that provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery of helpful features including: real-time traffic information, TomTom Fuel Price Service, Local Search powered by Google, TomTom Weather, QuickGPSfix™ and TomTom Buddies. The TomTom GO 740 LIVE will be available in Q2 2009 at major retailers across the US for $499.95.

“The honors and accolades bestowed upon TomTom at CES 2009 underscore our strategy of delivering easy to use, innovative devices that provide the best core navigation products on the market,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. “We are honored by this recognition of the GO 740 LIVE and are proud to add it to our list of award-winning products and features.”

LAPTOP Magazine
LAPTOP Magazine’s top editors choose the most innovative and exciting products in their respective technology categories as their “Best of CES” winners. The most anticipated new arrival to the tech industry went hands-down to the TomTom GO 740 LIVE.

CNET
CNET’s expert editors also recognized the TomTom GO 740 LIVE as their “Best of CES” winner in the GPS category. The GO 740 LIVE was chosen for its unmatched innovation and creativity, and its ability to excite consumers and help them explore a world gone digital. CNET editors reviewed hundreds of entries, as well as scoured the 2009 International CES show floor for products to consider for the award.

“Each year at the show, CNET editors scour the show floor to determine the top technologies that will set the trends for the coming year,” said Scott Ard, vice president of content at CNET. “Chosen from hundreds of products at the 2009 International CES, TomTom demonstrates the innovation and creativity to be awarded our “Best of CES” award within the GPS industry.”

A video of the CNET winners and finalists showcasing their technologies can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces.
For information or to request a demo unit, contact Kevin Carter at (978) 405-1840 or kevin.carter@tomtom.com

TomTom Mobility Solutions

TomTom Mobility Solutions offers real-time traffic information for everyone dealing with mobility issues. Extremely dependable information covering practically all roads (even arterial routes in major cities). At a much lower cost. Moreover, making use of dependable, established infrastructure, so there is no complex implementation to carry out.

TomTom Mobility Solutions offers a surprisingly smart solution for managing the road network and improving mobility.

The world with and without TomTom Mobility Solutions:

Without

• Information covers only motorways
• Information only from on-ramp to off-ramp
• Information from various sources:- loop detectors under the roadway
  - cameras above the road
  - scouts
• Road works and barriers for loop installation, etc.
• Reactive traffic information
• Focused on length of congestion
• Expensive infrastructure required
• Lengthy and complex implementation (custom)
• Substantial investments unavoidable
• Maintenance is labour-intensive

With

• Everywhere: Information about practically all roads
• Complete: Information from home to destination
• Reliable and simple:- information from millions of mobile phones
  - no need for new roadside equipment
  - no scouts on the road
• Maintenance simplified through use of digital technology
• Actual traffic information
• Focused on motorist’s journey time
• Based on existing GSM infrastructure (cFCD) combined with FCD and existing information such as highway agencies and journalistic data such as highway agencies and journalistic data
• Efficient solution through high-level automation
• Subscription model to information flows
• Application easily accessible- Historical database of traffic information for
  in-depth analyses
  - Self-sustaining

TomTom Mobility Solutions offers many smart benefits.

• Real-time traffic information,
  with journey time information
• Makes use of the existing GSM infrastructure.
• No complex, time-consuming implementation
• No need to invest millions

Real-time traffic information for all roadsTomTom Mobility Solutions makes smart and affordable solutions for road and traffic information.
It includes a range of potential real-time applications for traffic information services.

But it also supplies historical information to aid the development of traffic policy, and improves the efficiency of the road network at every level.

• Network-wide coverage The complete road network, instead of only motorways.
• Modern infrastructure Exploits the existing GSM infrastructure together with present-day sources, in contrast to new constructions that require lengthy implementation and extensive maintenance.
• Proven technology Dependable technology that works in all weather conditions.
• User-friendly Up-to-the-minute, predictive information such as journey time, delays and expected arrival time, instead of descriptive information (miles of congestion).
• Accessible services The best possible information, always available, and not distorted, incidental information.
• Straightforward distribution The traffic data can be accessed and used by systems integrators via the Internet and standardised interfaces, among others for building custom solutions for government.
• Lower costs Lower costs through total outsourcing of investments and maintenance of the information system.
• Transparent subscription model License for use, in the form of a subscription: no hidden costs and investments.

TomTom HD Traffic

WORLD PREMIERE: TomTom HD Traffic, the new standard in traffic information

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Up to 5 x more traffic-updates
HD Traffic provides over 5 x more traffic-updates than other traffic information services.
While driving the traffic information is automatically updated and when necessary your optimal route will be re-calculated. With TomTom HD Traffic you always drive the smartest route.

Up to 10 x more kilometers of roads covered
Only TomTom covers all motorways and secondary roads. That is up to 10 x more kilometres
of roads than other traffic information services.

The Best traffic information sources
All traditional governmental sources for traffic information combined with a new revolutionary
and real-time source from TomTom. The result: TomTom HD Traffic.

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TomTom GO 730 Automotive GPS System with Voice Recognition and North America Maps – 1CH7.058.00

TomTom, the world’s largest portable navigation solutions provider, has announced ground-breaking features and unique content on its new TomTom GO 730, including its exclusive IQ Routes technology and Advanced Lane Guidance.

Manufacturer: TomTom SKU: 1CH7.058.00 Usually Ships Within: 1-2 Business Days Warranty: NAO 30 Days, Manufacturer 1 Year

Retail Price: $449.95 Our Price: $399.95 You Save: $50.00

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TomTom IQ Routes

The new TomTom IQ Routes technology is based on actual average speeds on roads, rather than the sign-posted speed limits. This intelligent routing technology is based on anonymous historical speed profiles of over 6.2 billion miles of driven roads, gathered over the years by millions of TomTom users. It takes into account all the factors that may influence the time it takes drivers to get to their destination, including traffic lights, rotaries, steep slopes and speed bumps.

The TomTom IQ Routes speed profile database continues to grow at the rate of more than half a billion measurements per day, so the time and spatial accuracy of TomTom IQ Routes technology will increase continually. Drivers can be confident that they will always be given the smartest route incorporating detailed local knowledge. This allows for more efficient daily route planning, in particular when driving through urban or hilly areas.

Advanced Lane Guidance

With the new Advanced Lane Guidance feature, navigating difficult junctions becomes easier than ever before. This realistic representation of highway junctions on the screen, including clear arrows indicating the lane direction, provide drivers with timely instructions to take the correct lane. Static images of road signs, in the same color as the ones displayed on the road, ensure drivers have an even better overview of their surroundings.

Navigate with Ease

The new TomTom GO range has a new premium look with a high-quality finish, expanded map coverage and comes pre-installed with the latest navigation features, including:

• TomTom Map Share enabling users to make updates and corrections to their own maps instantly and to benefit from improvements made by other users, completely free of charge. New Map Share features include the ability to change turn restrictions and posted road speeds
• Latest map guarantee so users always have free access to the latest map at time of purchase
• Large 4.3 inch touch screen with new generation icons and an updated user interface to navigate drivers to their destination even more easily
• Voice address input drive to millions of cities and street names by simply announcing the address of your destination
• Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech to enable street names, places, traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions
• Enhanced hands-free calling with high quality sound system via Bluetooth to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road whilst making phone calls in the car
• Extensive safety features including ‘Help Me’ menu to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance
• Built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions seamlessly through the car stereo speakers
• New smart & fun extras to personalise users’ devices, including recording your own driving instructions, viewing documents, exchanging positions via SMS and Bluetooth wireless technology and selecting a favourite car icon on the screen
• Free TomTom HOME software and content from the TomTom community to keep your TomTom device up to date at all times
• Pre-installed safety camera database providing users with timely information on safety cameras on drivers’ routes
• Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the updated GO range

Map Coverage

The TomTom GO 930 comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date maps of US, Canada and Western and Central Europe stored on the internal memory.

The TomTom GO 730 includes new expanded map coverage, including the latest maps of the US and Canada.

IQ Routes In-Depth Explanation

TomTom IQ Routes puts the driving experience of millions of TomTom users into your maps, calculating your route based on actual speeds driven on roads compared to speed limits. With TomTom IQ Routes you always get the smartest, most efficient route. Saving you time, fuel and money.

We all know traffic is different during a Monday morning rush hour from a lazy Sunday afternoon. We all want the best shortcuts to bring us to our destination in the fastest way possible. But heavy traffic, speed bumps, traffic lights, roundabouts and even schoolchildren or shopping crowds can slow you down. That handy shortcut you’re looking for varies depending on time and day. Which means your shortest route isn’t necessarily going to be the fastest all the time!

Manufacturer: TomTom International BV
Manufacturer Part Number: 1EG0.052.00
Manufacturer Website Address: www.tomtom.com
Brand Name: TOMTOM
Product Line: GO
Product Model: 730
Product Name: TomTom GO 730 Automotive GPS System with Voice Recognition and North America Maps

General

• Width 4.6 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 3.3 in
• Weight 7.8 oz

GPS System

• Recommended Use Automotive
• Connectivity Bluetooth
• Voice Voice command recognition, Navigation instructions
• Antenna Built-in
• Features 2D / 3D map perspective, TomTom PLUS ready, TomTom Map Share technology, Built-in speaker, IQ Routes technology, Built-in FM transmitter, TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, Built-in microphone
• Built-in Memory 2 GB
• Software Included TomTom HOME
• Maps Included USA, Canada

Built-in Display

• Type LCD – Widescreen
• Resolution 480 x 272
• Diagonal Size 4.3 in
• Features Touch screen, Anti-glare
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Color
• Display Menu Language Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, Slovak, Catalan, French, German, Polish, Finnish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Czech, Lithuanian, Dutch, Latvian, English, Portuguese, Turkish, Flemish

Connections

• Connector Type Antenna – Bluetooth

Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Docking station, Car power adapter, Mounting bracket

Slot Provided

• Slot Provided SD Memory Card

Battery

• Run Time (Up To) 5 hour(s)
• Battery technology Lithium polymer