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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Thumbs up Official TomTom on iphone

This has been one thing that bugged me on the iphone. I had TomTom on my N95, but the closest thing i could get on the iphone was an app called xGPS, which does the job, just not as good as TomTom.... Now it can.

Originally Posted by iphone.tomtom.com
TomTom demonstrates the world’s first dedicated in-car navigation solution for iPhone at WWDC
TomTom develops turn-by-turn navigation application and new car kit for the iPhone
Peter-Frans Pauwels, TomTom’s co-founder and CTO, demonstrated TomTom’s navigation software in combination with a specially designed car kit on the iPhone- during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco on June 8th, 2009.

The TomTom solution combines two new TomTom products to provide users with state of the art in-car navigation on their iPhone 3G:
  • The TomTom navigation application for iPhone; an Apple version of TomTom’s award-winning turn-by-turn navigation software, including IQ Routes and latest maps from Tele Atlas;
  • The TomTom car kit for iPhone; a specially developed car kit for secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions, hands-free calling and in-car charging.
The TomTom navigation application for iPhone will be available via the Apple iTunes App Store, following the release of Apple’s OS 3.0 operating system. Details regarding pricing and availability for both the application and the TomTom car kit for iPhone will be made available in advance of the products’ launch later this summer.
Link: http://iphone.tomtom.com/index.html

The full kit looks pretty sound as well... not only for use with the tomtom side of it, but also the Dynolicious side of it too

edit: Just read that the suction cupped iphone holder not only holds it securely to the windscreen and dash, but also boosts GPS connection, charges, allows for hands-free calling, plays ipod thru stereo.... pretty mint.

(sorry for sounding a little too excited too )

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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little off topic, but how did you get it on the N95?
on a memory card? i have an N96 but i'm sure its the same?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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dude you have just made my day! now i wonder if i am still gonna be able to play tunes from my iphone at the same time

Ww
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Wow! Want it! Especially as my tim tom has just started throwing hissy fits with it's charger!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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That's really good! Cause xGPS is xCRAP! Tells me I'm going the wrong direction then loses signal just before I get anywhere!!

How much is the suction holder thing?
Anyone know how much the application is gonna be?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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The software is to be released in app store 'from' the 17th of this month and the holder will be available later... no official dates said yet.

Yes it does play your music aswell! The holder has a built in loudspeaker for enhanced direction listening, as well as a built in microphone so hands-free is mint.

I got the N95 software off torrent, and yes you have to load the maps and speed camera files onto a memorycard (although N96 maybe different) Just google it. If not, i'll try and upload it to a server and link you

Im glad im not the only one to be excited with this

official WWDC'09: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSbQ9toc5E

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Maria.
Wow! Want it! Especially as my tim tom has just started throwing hissy fits with it's charger!

Its still under warrenty. They will replace it all free of charge. They even send you a cute little box to send it back in!

and will send it back in few days time....

then sell it on ebay and use the iphone thing!

I'm finally giving in by the way... getting that new 3S Iphone job!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
I'm finally giving in by the way... getting that new 3S Iphone job!
It's a very hard temptation to resist!

I aint impressed with the new phone, compared to that of the 3G i already have. That unimpressed infact that i was willing to forget it altogether yesterday... but today i have been figuring out ways of how to get the funds together to buy one

Defo buying one of those holders tho
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Its still under warrenty. They will replace it all free of charge. They even send you a cute little box to send it back in!

and will send it back in few days time....

then sell it on ebay and use the iphone thing!

I'm finally giving in by the way... getting that new 3S Iphone job!
Is it?? Its over a year old now honey!!!

Ooooooooh youre getting the iPhone!!! You'll LOVE It! you know you will!!! Even with your sausage fingers!!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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3 year Warrenty

Sausage fingers? moi??

butter fingers as well! Was feeding my fish the other day... and managed to drop my Ipod Nano in the Tank. Strangely... its stopped working!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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spoon!!!

I best get the box down from the loft then and get iot sent off! AWESOME! Fanks!!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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lol sausage fingers
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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its the red stripe lee, gives you sausage fingers
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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WALLS!


Maria, give em a Ring. They then send you out a box in the post especially to send it back to them in.

TomTom customer service is just amazing! You get through to someone really easily... they are based in Ireland I think... and speak and understand English!!!!

and lets face it.... thats a novelty nowadays when most call centres and helpdesks are based in downtown bombay and are as useful as a chocolate teapot!

Well that was my experience of them anyway. I was properly impressed!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Do i have to give them the serial number or anything from the tim tom?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Think so

can't remember if I am honest. I bought it from Amazon so I will have proof of purschase if you need it.

you know my Amazon log on if you need to get it there
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Do i?

Thanks sweety! Ill give em a buzz when i get home!
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