We have been preparing the AutoSpies.com 2007 Holiday Gift Guide (Coming next week) and we just got this gem today and couldn't wait to tell you about it.
We wonder if devices this good, signify the beginning of the end for integrated navigation systems, from the auto manufacturers...
TomTom Introduces New High-End TomTom GO 920 Range in
North America
~ Premium TomTom GO 920 Range comes complete with most extensive maps of Europe and North America, and comes complete with Voice Prompted Address Entry and Enhanced Positioning Technology ~
TomTom, the world’s largest portable navigation solutions provider, today revealed its new high-end flagship models, the TomTom GO 920 and TomTom GO 920T. The devices come preinstalled with complete maps of the United States, Canada and Europe* on the 4 GB of internal memory. The range includes the new Enhanced Positioning Technology for a more continuous navigation experience and comes complete with voice prompted address entry. The GO 920 is compatible with an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver** to receive up-to-date traffic information. The GO 920T includes the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver in the box and a one year traffic subscription.
“The new flagship TomTom GO 920 range offers the best in satellite navigation,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, President of TomTom Inc. “Pre-installed maps of multiple continents
and innovative technologies such as voice prompted address entry, the new Enhanced Positioning Technology, TomTom Map Share™ and plug & play traffic information, offer outstanding quality and performance. The TomTom GO 920 range
is the most advanced navigation solution on the market today.”
Most complete set of maps
The new TomTom GO 920 range offers the most-up-to-date maps of the United States and Canada and a seamless map of 41 countries in both Western and Central Europe preinstalled on the 4 GB internal memory of the device. This makes the
TomTom GO 920 the personal navigation device with the most complete set of preinstalled maps available in TomTom’s entire portfolio.
Traffic
The TomTom GO 920 range allows users to receive up-to-date traffic information via the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver or through TomTom’s own subscription-based traffic
service. The RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and a one year subscription is included in the box in the GO 920T model. The traffic receiver is sold as a separate accessory for the
GO 920 model.
Voice Prompted Address Entry
Voice prompted address entry gives users the option to speak the address to which they want to drive. Users can simply speak the city, street name and address number they would like to travel to, and the device will automatically calculate the route.
Best navigation with TomTom Map Share™ and Enhanced Positioning
Technology
The TomTom GO 920 range comes with the latest version of TomTom’s awardwinning software, and includes TomTom Map Share™ technology. TomTom Map Share™ enables users to make easy changes to the map and to share map corrections with other TomTom customers so that users always have the most up-todate maps available.
TomTom’s new Enhanced Positioning Technology uses movement and gravity sensors to calculate drivers’ positions when GPS signals are unavailable. TomTom GO 920 range users will have a much more continuous navigation experience as the
Enhanced Positioning Technology ensures the device continues to navigate to its destination, even in circumstances where there may not be a direct line-of-sight
connection to a satellite (for example, when driving in a city with tall buildings, underpasses or bridges).
Remote control
The TomTom GO 920 range comes with an improved Bluetooth™ remote control. The remote control enables drivers to operate the device safely from anywhere in the car
without having to reach over to the device.
Extensive set of features
TomTom GO 920 range replaces the current TomTom GO 910/510 and offers the best in navigation and performance. The TomTom GO 920 comes preinstalled with the latest navigation software and features, such as:
- Large 4.3 inch touch screen with high quality graphics, an intuitive user interface and building footprints to view drivers’ surroundings better;
- TomTom Map Share™ Technology: that allows users to instantly correct maps, share changes with other users, and benefit from improvements made by other users;
- TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver to give users the most-up-to-date traffic information (RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and one year traffic subscription come in the GO 920T box);
- Voice Prompted Address Entry: voice prompted address entry to easily direct drivers to millions of cities and street names;
- Enhanced hands-free kit with high-quality sound system to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road while making phone calls in the car;
- Extensive safety features including ‘Help Me’ menu, to give drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance;
- Most-up-to-date traffic information through TomTom’s Traffic subscription or through the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver;
- Built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions over the car stereo;
- Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech, to enable street names,places, traffic alerts and text messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions;
- New smart & fun extras to personalize users’ devices, including recording your own driving instructions, view documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth™ wireless technology and select a favorite car icon on the
screen;
- TomTom desk dock to easily charge the TomTom GO 920 range and connect to a computer and TomTom HOME, TomTom’s free software application;
- Free TomTom HOME software to access ready to use online services such as Traffic and Weather;
- Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the new GO range, including a leather carry case, a soft touch carry case, iPod cable and a home charger.
Pricing and Availability
The new TomTom GO 920 range will be available in Q4 2007 for $599.95 (GO 920) and $699.95 (GO 920T).
Product technical specifications
• 4.3” widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
• CPU 400 MHz, 64MB RAM
• 4GB internal flash memory
• SD card slot
• High sensitivity GPS receiver
• Compatible with RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and TomTom’s subscription based traffic service
• Integrated FM Transmitter
• Bluetooth™
• Lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
• Optimized integrated microphone and speaker for high quality hands-free functionality
• Dimensions: 3.3 inches x 4.6 inches x 0.9 inches
• Weight: 7.8 ounces