~ Unique route calculation method provides smartest routing on the market ~
CONCORD, Mass., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TomTom, the world's
largest portable navigation solutions provider, today announces ground-
breaking features and unique content on the new TomTom GO range, including
its exclusive IQ Routes(TM) technology and Advanced Lane Guidance.
The innovative IQ Routes(TM) technology is based on actual average
speeds measured on roads, rather than posted speed limits. This means that
the new TomTom GO range determines a route by considering all possible
routes and then selecting the one that takes the least time based on recent
historical data. In almost 50% of all journeys, this results in a faster
route, and saves significant travel time, fuel, and money.
In addition, the new TomTom GO series includes TomTom's Advanced Lane
Guidance feature. Advanced Lane Guidance provides users with realistic
representations of complex highway junctions and lane-specific visual
directions that take the stress out of navigating these otherwise difficult
junctions.
The two new features will be available with the new TomTom GO series,
the TomTom GO 930 and TomTom GO 730, starting at the end of April 2008.
"With the introduction of IQ Routes(TM) technology, we continue to
focus our efforts on features and content that improves the core navigation
experience," said Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. "IQ Routes(TM)
delivers what we call 'intelligent routing' -- an even smarter and more
efficient way of planning your daily route that will help TomTom GO users
save time, fuel and money."
TomTom IQ Routes(TM)
The new TomTom IQ Routes(TM) technology is based on actual average
speeds on roads, rather than the posted speed limits. This intelligent
routing technology is based on anonymous historical speed profiles of over
6.2 billion miles of driven roads, gathered over the years by millions of
TomTom users. It takes into account all the factors that may influence the
time it takes drivers to get to their destination, including traffic
lights, rotaries, steep slopes and speed bumps.
The TomTom IQ Routes(TM) speed profile database continues to grow at
the rate of over half a billion measurements per day, so the time and
spatial accuracy of TomTom IQ Routes(TM) technology will continually
increase. Drivers can be confident that they will always be given the
smartest route, incorporating detailed local knowledge. This allows for
more efficient daily route planning, in particular when driving through
urban and mountainous areas.
Advanced Lane Guidance
With the new Advanced Lane Guidance feature, navigating difficult
junctions becomes easier than ever before. Advanced Lane Guidance provides
users with realistic visuals of complex highway junctions and lane-specific
directions. Static images of road signs, in the same color as the ones
displayed on the road, ensure that drivers have an even more realistic view
of the road ahead, and their specific route.
A host of extra features
In addition to IQ Routes(TM) and Advanced Lane Guidance, the new TomTom
GO range has a new premium look with a high-quality finish, expanded map
coverage and comes pre-installed with the latest navigation features,
including:
-- TomTom Map Share(TM) technology, enabling users to make updates and
corrections to their own maps instantly and to benefit from
improvements made by other users, completely free of charge. New Map
Share features include the ability to change turn restrictions and
posted road speeds
-- Latest map guarantee so users always have free access to the latest map
at time of purchase
-- Voice address input so that users can drive to millions of cities and
street names by simply announcing the address of their destination
-- Clear voice instructions and text-to-speech to enable street names,
places, traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud as part of the
spoken instructions
-- Enhanced Positioning Technology (EPT) for uninterrupted navigation even
in tunnels or highly-built areas (TomTom GO 930 only)
-- TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver, as a compatible accessory, for
detailed traffic information
-- Large 4.3 inch touch screen with new generation icons and an updated
user interface to navigate drivers to their destination even more
easily
-- Enhanced hands-free calling with high-quality sound system via
Bluetooth(R) to allow drivers to keep their eyes firmly on the road
while making phone calls in the car
-- Extensive safety features, including the 'Help Me' menu that gives
drivers direct access to emergency services and roadside assistance
-- Built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions
seamlessly over the car stereo
-- New smart & fun extras to personalize users' devices, including
recording your own driving instructions, view documents, exchange
positions via SMS and Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology and select a
favorite car icon on the screen
-- Free TomTom HOME software and content from the TomTom community to keep
your TomTom device up to date at all times
-- Full range of accessories to match the design and finish of the updated
GO range
Map Coverage
-- The TomTom GO 930 comes pre-installed with the most up-to-date maps of
US, Canada and Western and Central Europe stored on the internal memory
-- The TomTom GO 730 includes new expanded map coverage, including the
latest maps of the US and Canada
Availability
The new TomTom GO range will be available across North America and
Europe starting at end of April 2008.
Product technical specifications
-- 4.3" widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
-- CPU 400 MHz
-- TomTom GO 930: 4 GB internal flash memory, TomTom GO 730: 2 GB
-- SD card slot
-- High sensitivity GPS receiver
-- Bluetooth(TM)
-- Lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
-- Dimensions: 118 mm x 83 mm x 24 mm- convert to inches 4.6 x 3.2 x 1
-- Weight: 7.7 ounces
For more information:
IQ Routes(TM) technology: http://www.tomtom.com/iq-routes
Advanced Lane Guidance: http://www.tomtom.com/lane-guidance
For Public Relations please contact:
Karen CK Drake
PR Manager, TomTom Inc.
Tel: 978-405-1688
Email: us.publicrelations@tomtom.com
Or
Meredith Kish
Hill and Knowlton
Tel: 212-885-0329
Email: Meredith.kish@hillandknowlton.com
For Investor Relations, please contact:
Taco Titulaer
Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +31 (0)20 850 0994
Email: investor.relations@tomtom.com
About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solutions provider.
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 ONE 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. TomTom offers a portfolio of content and services for TomTom's
navigation products, which are easily available through TomTom HOME. TomTom
also provides navigation software products that integrate with third party
devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDAs and smartphones. TomTom
WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation
technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's
products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 30 countries
and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in
Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at Euronext
Amsterdam in The Netherlands. For more information, go to
http://www.tomtom.com.
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Related links:
http://www.tomtom.com
http://www.tomtom.com/iq-routes
http://www.tomtom.com/lane-guidance
CONTACT:
Public Relations, Karen CK Drake, PR Manager
of TomTom Inc., +1-978-405-1688, us.publicrelations@tomtom.com;
or Meredith Kish of Hill and Knowlton for TomTom Inc.,
+1-212-885-0329, Meredith.kish@hillandknowlton.com; or Investor
Relations, Taco Titulaer, Head of Investor Relations of TomTom
Inc., +31-20-850-0994, investor.relations@tomtom.com
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