{"id":1099,"date":"2009-10-22T09:41:29","date_gmt":"2009-10-22T08:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.apptrawler.com\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2023-03-09T11:32:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T10:32:13","slug":"tomtom-car-kit-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apptrawler.com\/tomtom-car-kit-available\/","title":{"rendered":"TomTom Car Kit Available"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"http:\/\/www.appleiphoneschool.com\/icons\/tomtom.png\" alt=\"##ICON_NAME##\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" align=\"left\" \/> Ok, we have been doing this <strong>TomTom Car Kit thing<\/strong> for almost two months now, but it seems that they might finally be getting down to business\u2026 sort of. The TomTom Car Kit is now displayed on both the Apple Store and TomTom\u2019s website however, there are a few catches.<\/p>\n<p>First, the price now seems to be 9.95 instead of the <strong>announced price<\/strong> of .99. Second, the Apple Store says that the product is, \u201cCurrently Unavailable\u201d and TomTom\u2019s website says that it is, \u201cCurrently not available through TomTom.com.\u201d So, although it seems to be \u201cready\u201d, they obviously are not shipping yet.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, they have already delayed the Kit once so instead of delaying it again (missing their October deadline) and looking really bad, they have put the item up so it looks available when really\u2026 it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n<p>Your 9.95 will get you the Car Kit, a USB Car Charger, an Adhesive Disk and the Instruction Manual. Remember, the Car Kit does not include the TomTom iPhone application. The kit (and the TomTom application) are compatible with both the iPhone 3G and 3GS.<\/p>\n<p>TomTom has added some additional information to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomtom.com\/products\/product.php?ID=1019&amp;Category=2&amp;Lid=4\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>their website<\/strong><\/a> about the Car Kit.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">ScreenShots<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"tomtomcarkit4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.appleiphoneschool.com\/2009\/10\/21\/tomtom-car-kit-finally-available-sort-of\/tomtomcarkit4\/\"><\/a> <a title=\"tomtomcarkit3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.appleiphoneschool.com\/2009\/10\/21\/tomtom-car-kit-finally-available-sort-of\/tomtomcarkit3\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"tomtomcarkit2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.appleiphoneschool.com\/2009\/10\/21\/tomtom-car-kit-finally-available-sort-of\/tomtomcarkit2\/\"><\/a> <a title=\"tomtomcarkit\" href=\"http:\/\/www.appleiphoneschool.com\/2009\/10\/21\/tomtom-car-kit-finally-available-sort-of\/tomtomcarkit-3\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The TomTom app on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G puts award-winning technology at your fingertips, like IQ Routes which gives you the smartest, most efficient route any time of day. That\u2019s just the beginning. Combine it with the TomTom Car Kit to experience enhanced GPS performance for the ultimate in-car navigation.<\/p>\n<p>TomTom Car Kit features:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secure docking<\/strong><br \/>\nTomTom\u2019s specially designed, award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard \u2013 perfectly within reach. It lets you rotate the screen for widescreen route display. And it folds flat for easy moves from car to car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced GPS performance<\/strong><br \/>\nThe TomTom car kit\u2019s built-in receiver increases the GPS performance of your iPhone to give you a truly reliable signal \u2013 even in high-rise urban areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear voice instructions<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the built-in volume controls and superior speaker, you\u2019ll hear every voice instruction loud and clear \u2013 so you\u2019ll never miss a thing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy charging<\/strong><br \/>\nDock your iPhone 3GS in the mount to charge it as you drive, so it\u2019s always fully charged and ready to go.<br \/>\nHands-free calling<\/p>\n<p>Receive calls without taking your eyes off the road, using the built-in extra-sensitive microphone and speaker. And the app automatically starts navigating again as soon as the call ends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your music on the move<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the audio out connector you can play all your favorite songs through your car\u2019s audio system with the optional audio cable*. It even fades music out when receiving calls and giving directions.<\/p>\n<p>* Requires compatible car audio system<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical specifications<\/strong><br \/>\n* Audio out: 3.5 mm<br \/>\n* Volume control: Yes<br \/>\n* Portrait\/Landscape support: Yes<br \/>\n* Windscreen and dashboard mounting: Yes<br \/>\n* iPhone charging via CLA: Yes<br \/>\n* Dimensions: 5.17 x 2.7 x 1.96 in.\/131.43 x 68.68 x 49.86 mm<br \/>\n* Weight: 4.13 oz.\/117 g<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, we have been doing this TomTom Car Kit thing for almost two months now, but it seems that they might finally be getting down to business\u2026 sort of. 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