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TOMTOM probably going to be better, but....
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m3coolpix
macrumors 6502a
September 22nd is the first day of autumn. To a manufacturing/software team struggling to push out a product (and hopefully get some testing on it), September 21st could be considered 'late summer' (been there done that). Summer travel season is about over. 26 days until the school district calendar starts where I live.
If the handtech.co.uk site is any reference (not familiar with them), their price is probably already 'street priced', which means the retail is above that number by a good margin.
If the handtech.co.uk site is any reference (not familiar with them), their price is probably already 'street priced', which means the retail is above that number by a good margin.
ct2k7
macrumors G3
curly14
macrumors regular
Why are you stuck! get Navigon and your set plus why are you using google earth ? i dont set any map use there
Randman
macrumors 65816
I went on vacation right after the 4th and signed up for AT&T Navigator for a month. It did well in my home city but had more problems on the road. It's a solid service as long as you have a good signal (streaming voice to BT car stereo also helps). But I canceled it.
I'd like to see TomTom, pricing and features but am really leaning toward going with Navigon now instead of waiting 2 more weeks (I'd get Navigon on the 14th or 15th for sure if no TT).
I'd like to see TomTom, pricing and features but am really leaning toward going with Navigon now instead of waiting 2 more weeks (I'd get Navigon on the 14th or 15th for sure if no TT).
SpaceKitty
macrumors 68040
Yes, the signal is the apps only fault. I tried this app just hours after it was released and cancelled it as soon as I got back in from testing it. I live near a three block area where there is no 3G service and in that area, AT&T Navigator quit working and that's all I needed to see to cancel.
m3coolpix
macrumors 6502a
This could be, if someone in the market takes it on, a great way to gain quick inexpensive market share. $20-$30 for a decent TBT navigation app including one country/state map, then an in app purchase (that Apple is saying will be possible) of each additional map needed (something like $10 each country/state).
Some start up is going to try it.....
I really see, as the mobile phone market matures with reliable TBT navigation (others already have it), that all the standalone TBT unit sales dwindle to nothing in the next 3-5 years, as well as a dwindling market for it to be 'in car'.
Just ask the wrist watch manufacturers. How many teenagers/20/30 somethings out there do you still see wearing a wrist watch (not to go off topic, just something parallel to think about)?
BriGuy20
macrumors member
I think the standalone market will dwindle in a few years, but I think there will be a market for it in-car and included in other devices. The watch thing is (IMHO) because most kids now have a cell phone and that does a good enough job as a watch that they don't need a wristwatch. I basically only wear mine out of habit (I'm a relative youngster myself).
ct2k7
macrumors G3
I think TomTom is setting themselves up for a big letdown. There's by all accounts a decent TBT nav app out there in Navigon right now, and TomTom's leaving users waiting ... and waiting... and waiting, with no specifics at all. When their app and hardware finally hit the streets, it's likely going to be at a premium (at least >$150 US total for app+dock). That's a pretty significant difference between their next-closest competitor at $70. There are a lot of people who are building this up into something it's probably not.
All I can say is that I was sooooo excited for TomTom....but one thing I know for sure is, if it's not out by the 14th, I'll definitely be going with Navigon.
The one thing that really caught my attention from TT was the fact it upgraded the gps signal strength.
One question for anyone who might be in the know......How much better could the signal strength be with the mount? I've heard the iphone's antenna is good enough. I live around Toronto and just don't want to find out I could have had MUCH better gps signal with TT and the mount.
Any comments to make me feel better about that? haaha
The one thing that really caught my attention from TT was the fact it upgraded the gps signal strength.
One question for anyone who might be in the know......How much better could the signal strength be with the mount? I've heard the iphone's antenna is good enough. I live around Toronto and just don't want to find out I could have had MUCH better gps signal with TT and the mount.
Any comments to make me feel better about that? haaha
all the GPS signals go one way, and that is up. only problem you might have is indoors. i've used GPS devices in the army back in the 1990's which were made on even older tech and never had any problems.
ddrueckhammer
macrumors 65816
The biggest con about the TomTom mount isn't even the cost for me. It is that the design seems not to allow for cases. I have an Incase Slider Case on my phone that I have never taken off. I don't want to have to be taking it off every time I get into the car if I can just use a software only solution and a Kensington mount...
ct2k7
macrumors G3
Posting from iPhone here, just found this: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2126/tomtom-for-iphone-inc-mount
could be fake but I would be pretty crapper off if this was real. Doesn't app have to be sold through app store though? Maybe promo code in the pack?
could be fake but I would be pretty crapper off if this was real. Doesn't app have to be sold through app store though? Maybe promo code in the pack?
Post #145 in this same thread
I also said previously in this thread (I think it was within a few posts of that one) that I assume they'll bundle the mount and a card with a promotional code. 🙂
Navigon is as good as TomTom will ever be....**** em, they've been boasting about having it working on an iPhone for "years", they even pay / get invited by Apple to showcase at WWDC and they cant be bothered releasing it in a reasonable time...its the ultimate in FAIL!!
Support Navigon and shun these idiots....they need to learn 😛
Support Navigon and shun these idiots....they need to learn 😛
Good choice and an update is due out shortly that adds things. Go read their itunes page.
I fully agree. I bought Navigon a few weeks ago. Prior to that I was using a Garmin Nuvi, which I'm now giving to my daughter. I'm happy with Navigon so far. I've taken several trips and it works well. There is a little room for improvement, but they've already stated an update is coming soon. I'm sure TT will be much more expensive, especially when you factor in the cost of the doc. I'm glad I didn't wait, $70- is a good price!
Heard today from someone in the know.....
Tomtom might be forced to release the package despite their top guys reservations about the system been ready.They hope to make sales and then "patch up" later. This is yet again another kick in the the teeth from Tomtom.
Tomtom might be forced to release the package despite their top guys reservations about the system been ready.They hope to make sales and then "patch up" later. This is yet again another kick in the the teeth from Tomtom.
curly14
macrumors regular
wow the worst thing to do imo first put a product out that is unfinished then try to make up for it later death to Tom Tom besides my source still says it won't be released till Sept 3