Published: November 23, 2009
TomTom Unveils Two New GPS Devices For Black Friday
CONCORD, Mass. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - TomTom provided further details today on the full range of features
available in two new TomTom devices highlighted in Walmart's Black
Friday specials. Both devices are designed for effortless navigation
from A to B, guiding drivers door to door with spoken instructions,
including "text to speech" for spoken street names.
The TomTom ONE 125 SE features:
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3.5 inch touchscreen in a slim, lightweight device;
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Preloaded maps of the US;
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Spoken instructions, including "text to speech" for spoken
street names;
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Preloaded Points of Interest: millions of points of interest
enhance the travelling experience and help users easily find gas
stations, hotels, restaurants and more;
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Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort
Mount, that easily folds to fit in any bag or shirt pocket.
The TomTom XL 325 SE features:
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Extra wide 4.3 inch touchscreen;
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Preloaded maps of the US;
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Spoken instructions, including "text to speech" for spoken
street names;
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Preloaded Points of Interest: millions of points of interest
enhance the travelling experience and help users easily find gas
stations, hotels, restaurants and more;
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Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPort
Mount, that easily folds to fit in any bag or shirt pocket;
Both products also feature:
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TomTom Map Share technology, which helps users instantly
modify street names, street direction, points of interest and more on
their devices and benefit from corrections made by others;
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30 Day Latest Map Guarantee: if a new map is released within 30
days of purchase, users can download it for free at TomTom HOME;
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TomTom "Help Me!" menu and extensive safety features, giving
users direct access to safety and emergency services information;
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Traffic ready (optional service): RDS-TMC traffic receiver
accessory keeps drivers up-to-date on traffic events to minimize
potential delays;
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Fuel Prices (optional service): helps users find the lowest
priced gas along the way;
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TomTom HOME, a free desktop application keeps users' devices
up-to-date at all times. New maps or software versions can also be
downloaded.
Both products are available exclusively at Walmart starting on Black
Friday, which begins in Walmart stores at 5:00 AM Friday, November 27,
2009.*
* As announced by Walmart, Black Friday pricing for the TomTom ONE 125
SE is $59; Black Friday pricing for the XL 325 SE is $89.
About TomTom
TomTom NV (AEX: TOM2) is the world's leading provider of navigation
solutions and digital maps. TomTom NV has over 3,300 employees working
in four business units - TomTom, Tele Atlas, Automotive and WORK.
TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality,
ease of use, safety and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one
navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the
box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom XL and
TomTom ONE ranges and the TomTom RIDER. Additionally, independent
research proves that TomTom products have a significant positive effect
on driving and road safety.
Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power some
of the world's most essential navigation and location-based services
(LBS). Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele
Atlas offers digital map coverage of more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide. The Automotive business unit develops and sells
navigation systems and services to car manufacturers and OEMs. TomTom
WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation
technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise.
TomTom NV was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe,
North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at
Euronext Amsterdam in The Netherlands. For more information, go to www.tomtom.com.
For Public Relations:
TomTom Inc.
Kevin Carter,
978-405-1840
kevin.carter@tomtom.com
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