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TomTom for iPhone Appears in New Zealand App Store
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This is from the TomTom iPhone website:
"...hands-free calling..."
So I guess it's possible to call (and be called?) from within the app.
Google Maps works, but it's very limited. In the EU, if you go outside your country, you start to pay for 3G data transfer (and it's not cheap...), so Google Maps isn't an option. In the US do you get free 3G data transfer in all states? (provided you have a data plan, that is)
Or the only thing they mean is that if you are on the call, you can relaunch tomtom (by pressing home button and then tomtom) and be on the call and also drive
The official release schedule was set to Monday 9:00AM UTC/GMT +2 hours (correction make that 11:00)
You can do that with Navigon.
If you receive a call while using Navigon, all you have to do it relaunch Navigon and continue as before. You are able to talk and run the maps at the same time.
Since it's time for people to start seriously comparing GPS issues, I should point out that iPhone OS 3.0 has some kind of bug that harms GPS accuracy and slows it down (sometimes a lot) for some people. Apple has acknowledged the problem (at least to me!) so I know I'm not crazy.
But that means if I got Navigon or Tom-Tom right now, until Apple releases a patch, I'd suffer poor performance. This doesn't happen to all 3.0 phones by any means, but it happens to some, so keep it in mind as people review GPS software: accuracy issues should be laid at the doorstep of Location Services, not the GPS app.
Anyway, my 3G has had that issue but it has improved lately. Once 3.1 fixes it for good, I can resume use of my iPhone as my driving GPS. I've had my iPhone dash-mounted for a year, and it's great! For music--Pandora especially--and for GPS using Maps. Add a REAL GPS app and I'll be in heaven. I don't feel the need to throw money at a special kit--I already have a charger, and my phone is already mounted (home-made but effective) high enough to get a good clean GPS signal that I have relied on for a year while driving. I just want turn-by-turn guidance and a map dataset that doesn't depend on a data link. Once I delete some music
Right now, I'm still leaning toward Navigon. Those 3D interchange views look really helpful.
As for price, you're mainly paying for the software and the map data, not the little hardware piece. I don't object to an app that costs almost as much as a standalone. A standalone GPS would be WORSE--I'd have to lug it around or have it stolen. And would I have it with me in other cars when I wanted it? Usually not. All-in-one is the way to go for me.
And the best thing about iPhone OS 3.0 is that remote-controlling your iPod NO LONGER brings up the iPod app! I can be driving, using Maps (or a GPS app), and still control my music by the remote control built into my charger. It used to be that I'd skip a song or pause it, and the map would always vanish as the iPod came up. The way it works in 3.0 is much nicer.
But that means if I got Navigon or Tom-Tom right now, until Apple releases a patch, I'd suffer poor performance. This doesn't happen to all 3.0 phones by any means, but it happens to some, so keep it in mind as people review GPS software: accuracy issues should be laid at the doorstep of Location Services, not the GPS app.
Anyway, my 3G has had that issue but it has improved lately. Once 3.1 fixes it for good, I can resume use of my iPhone as my driving GPS. I've had my iPhone dash-mounted for a year, and it's great! For music--Pandora especially--and for GPS using Maps. Add a REAL GPS app and I'll be in heaven. I don't feel the need to throw money at a special kit--I already have a charger, and my phone is already mounted (home-made but effective) high enough to get a good clean GPS signal that I have relied on for a year while driving. I just want turn-by-turn guidance and a map dataset that doesn't depend on a data link. Once I delete some music
Right now, I'm still leaning toward Navigon. Those 3D interchange views look really helpful.
As for price, you're mainly paying for the software and the map data, not the little hardware piece. I don't object to an app that costs almost as much as a standalone. A standalone GPS would be WORSE--I'd have to lug it around or have it stolen. And would I have it with me in other cars when I wanted it? Usually not. All-in-one is the way to go for me.
And the best thing about iPhone OS 3.0 is that remote-controlling your iPod NO LONGER brings up the iPod app! I can be driving, using Maps (or a GPS app), and still control my music by the remote control built into my charger. It used to be that I'd skip a song or pause it, and the map would always vanish as the iPod came up. The way it works in 3.0 is much nicer.
This is pure speculation (and hope) on my part, but Garmin will join the iPhone GPS party. It may be sooner or later, but we'll see a Garmin Nuvi app for the iphone. After it becomes apparent (to them) that their Nuviphone will not survive the smartphone wars, Garmin will finally relent and release a Nuvi App in the App Store. Heck, I find it to hard to believe that even NOW, there isn't at least one person at Garmin that doesn't see the writing on the wall (see links below: standalone GPS units may be gone in 10 years) - so they could very well be developing an iPhone driving navigation app as we speak.
And actually, there already IS a Garmin iPhone app...sort of. Garmin just recently (this month) released an aviation app for the iPhone. I'm not a golfer but IINM, they also released a golfing app too for the iPhone (?). Anyways, my point is that Garmin is not opposed to releasing applications on the iPhone, depspite what they've said in the past.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/14/ga...deas-technical-analysis.html?feed=rss_finance
http://mashable.com/2009/08/16/tomtom-iphone/
Currently you cannot listen to music and have speakerphone at the same time. The iPhones speakerphone is way too weak to talk in the car. For the longest time I have been wanting to be able to listen to my tunes, someone calls me, I touch a button, and I'm talking to the person without wires.
TomToms app+cradle will do this. It is icing on the cake that it will allow me to have nav as well.
TomToms app+cradle will do this. It is icing on the cake that it will allow me to have nav as well.
Maybe this was true back in 2003, but have you checked standalone prices recently? A TomTom One standalone can be had for 50 USD / 60 AUD.
Example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858194072
For that kind of money, this thing better be REALLY good !
I'm going to wait until I can see it before I make an opinion. I hope they don't let us down.
I'm going to wait until I can see it before I make an opinion. I hope they don't let us down.
That depends on the map content provider. For example, most of the TT maps are from TeleAtlas, while the Australia map content used to come from Sensis who charged more money for the content. So if Sensis charges a lot of money (relatively more than for Western Europe by Teleatlast for example) the map price goes up. Same goes probably for the Kiwi map
Ok, available in Oz. Very happy. Need a review from someone familiar with a real TomTom and also an idea if they kit will be available soon downunder.
Maybe this was true back in 2003, but have you checked standalone prices recently? A TomTom One standalone can be had for 50 USD / 60 AUD.
Example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858194072
I just bought this unit a couple days ago and was thinking the same thing when people say that stand alone units are more expensive.
Yeah, it's a standalone application with map content on your device. So no internet connection required...
I have taken a screenshots of most of the features on TomTom iPhone. So if you are wanting to see the app take a look below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aviationphotos/sets/72157621931049169/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aviationphotos/sets/72157621931049169/
Thanks for them. Now we know where you live.
As for the app, what is the navigation like?
Maybe this was true back in 2003, but have you checked standalone prices recently? A TomTom One standalone can be had for 50 USD / 60 AUD.
Example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858194072
Why are you pointing at a disconinued, refurbished product with a rebate to prove your point? That's not exactly an even playing field.
You'll have to pay another $99 or so to update the maps on that thing so your not really saving anything. Unless you don't mind driving around with outdated maps.
Also that version only has 1GB of memory - that's not a lot of POI's
Thanks for sharing. I wonder if you tested the route using the demo feature or drove it? I just wanted to know if tomtom also suffer from lags while usage just like what I read about the CoPilot navigation app.
I am not sure if this is iPhone hardware issue that can't cope with the data flowing or application issue?
There's a lot of competition in this arena. Priced from $35 to about $100. I think it will only be a short time before the pricing goes lower. I also feel that some company somewhere will come out with the less than 10 buck variety. So I would save my pennies and wait this one out, as it will be a short wait.
TomTom Out in New Zealand! Does this mean?!
Could this mean that TomTom for iPhone could be coming out tomorrow in the U.S. because New Zealand is a day ahead of us? Just an observation!
Could this mean that TomTom for iPhone could be coming out tomorrow in the U.S. because New Zealand is a day ahead of us? Just an observation!