But isn't September technically Autumn (fall for our american friends). You mean they have lied to us!?
Sept 22 is the first day of Autumn here in the US so really still Summer till then
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How far away is the TomTom iPhone app?
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Sept 22 is the first day of Autumn here in the US so really still Summer till then
How far away is the TomTom iPhone app?
How far away is the Netherlands?
I know, I know, but that's about as close as it is to us for now.
How far away is the Netherlands?
I know, I know, but that's about as close as it is to us for now.
Engadget jumps on the bandwagon this time around...
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-and-navigation-software-priced-overseas/
Nothing new here. It refers to the same UK seller but they're getting a bit harsh.
Ouch. Roughly a month ago there was an article with a TomTom quote stating the application supported in-app call handling. Who knows if that was the truth at this point. Maybe that's the slowdown. It just didn't work but, as for the 740 Live, this is the first time I've seen a post that it works poorly.
In this review, the comment that their Live service is mediocre at best and certainly not worth the monthly $9.95 they're charging. They also weren't all that happy with the interface and accuracy. I hope it's not the same root software that the iPhone app will be using.
It's funny how, after making us wait for so long, the writers are all beginning to turn on TomTom.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-and-navigation-software-priced-overseas/
Nothing new here. It refers to the same UK seller but they're getting a bit harsh.
Ouch. Roughly a month ago there was an article with a TomTom quote stating the application supported in-app call handling. Who knows if that was the truth at this point. Maybe that's the slowdown. It just didn't work but, as for the 740 Live, this is the first time I've seen a post that it works poorly.
In this review, the comment that their Live service is mediocre at best and certainly not worth the monthly $9.95 they're charging. They also weren't all that happy with the interface and accuracy. I hope it's not the same root software that the iPhone app will be using.
It's funny how, after making us wait for so long, the writers are all beginning to turn on TomTom.
yeah
yeah, I wish they had it for the USA. I've used their products for years, and while the routing in Europe from ALK is different than in USA, they use TELE ATLAS in euroland, and their OWN map data here in the USA, I would still buy it since it has about eight years of my DATA on it.
yeah, I wish they had it for the USA. I've used their products for years, and while the routing in Europe from ALK is different than in USA, they use TELE ATLAS in euroland, and their OWN map data here in the USA, I would still buy it since it has about eight years of my DATA on it.
umm
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/...avigation-software-priced-overseas/#continued
close to $200 **** THAT
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/...avigation-software-priced-overseas/#continued
close to $200 **** THAT
Dude, you really need to read the thread or at least four posts above yours for exactly the same article. This price has been discussed a lot.
http://smartphones.about.com/b/2009/...ice-leaked.htm
Just to inform you that TomTom Denies iPhone App Price Leaked
Just to inform you that TomTom Denies iPhone App Price Leaked
"pricing not publicly available"
"maintains release this summer"
oh boy.. Good luck to all who's waiting
I figured that was coming but...
makes it more interesting. So, was Hantec just trying to screw over a bunch of people? I don't know the company so I have no idea if they're fly-by-night.
makes it more interesting. So, was Hantec just trying to screw over a bunch of people? I don't know the company so I have no idea if they're fly-by-night.
The Tomtom app needs to have the following :
TTS
Map Share
Live Services (no extra charge)
those 3 things will set it apart from every other App in the App Store.
I just hope the App is fully polished and complete when they release it. I hate how current GPS apps in the store say "Future update we'll have this and that..".
TTS
Map Share
Live Services (no extra charge)
those 3 things will set it apart from every other App in the App Store.
I just hope the App is fully polished and complete when they release it. I hate how current GPS apps in the store say "Future update we'll have this and that..".
Their regular TomTom Navigator product that's been out for years doesn't have it. So, unlikely.
The TomTom VP is quoted as he doesn't know if they'll have it worked out for the release. That would seem to indicate they're working on it.
That's a tough one. The 740 Live is $9.95 a month just as the Dash Express was with a long term subscription ($12.99 month to month). Much of that was because they were picking up the bill for the cellular connection. We're eating that cost but I think they'd go reduced rate rather than no charge. They seem to like to charge for everything else.
I'm amazed at how many sites don't ever bother checking sources or even getting information right at all. I've been ignoring all of the 'me too' reports that are just regurgitating the same handtec stuff but I came across this from another British site, Mobilewire.
http://www.mobilewire.co.uk/07-08-2009-iphone-tomtom-satellite-navigation-price-set.html
Apple? This guy is smoking some serious stuff since we know the $113.85 price is right off the Handtec listing with the tax included. I am amused at the differing opinions about the price being reasonable or outrageous. This guy above thought it was way too high but product-review.com says...
Well, for that money most people would actually get hardware. We're being given the privilege of buying our own hardware (the phone) and then spending that hardware-GPS equivalent price for a cradle and software.
http://www.mobilewire.co.uk/07-08-2009-iphone-tomtom-satellite-navigation-price-set.html
Apple?
This guy is smoking some serious stuff since we know the $113.85 price is right off the Handtec listing with the tax included. I am amused at the differing opinions about the price being reasonable or outrageous. This guy above thought it was way too high but product-review.com says...Well, for that money most people would actually get hardware. We're being given the privilege of buying our own hardware (the phone) and then spending that hardware-GPS equivalent price for a cradle and software.
Sept 22 anyone?
"Brightsite", the Twitter account of Dutch site Bright.nl, reports that TomTom has sent out a brief invitation to a special media event scheduled for September 22nd. iPhoneclub.nl reprints [Google translation] the text of the invitation in its entirety:While no mention of the much-anticipated TomTom for iPhone hardware/software solution is made in the invitation, speculation is unsurprisingly touching on the introduction of the company's iPhone offerings as a possible topic for the event.
Article Link: TomTom Special Media Event on September 22nd?
Actually, no. September 22 is the first day of Autumn/Fall. If this is indeed the iPhone announcement they completely missed summer. Someone send them a calender with the first day of Autumn circled.
Mega-fail. Unbelievable.
My calendar disagrees with you :/
Just call it the September Equinox for Simplicity.
Ok screw TomTom. I already knew that the TomTom mount probably wouldn't be for me because I want to use it with a case but should I get Syngic, Navigon, or wait for CoPilot?
I thought Navigon would be best but iLounge said to go with Syngic because the POI database is better and maps are older on Navigon...
I thought Navigon would be best but iLounge said to go with Syngic because the POI database is better and maps are older on Navigon...
CoPilot has full post code search, and appears to be more friendly but for me, it's cluttered.