TomTom Unveils Two New GPS Devices For Black Friday
Written by TomTom
24 November 2009
CONCORD, Mass.-- 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:
* 3.5 inch touchscreen in a slim, lightweight device;
* Preloaded maps of the US;
* Spoken instructions, including "text to speech" for spoken street names;
* Preloaded Points of Interest: millions of points of interest enhance the travelling experience and help users easily find gas stations, hotels, restaurants and more;
* Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPortr Mount, that easily folds to fit in any bag or shirt pocket.
The TomTom XL 325 SE features:
* Extra wide 4.3 inch touchscreen;
* Preloaded maps of the US;
* Spoken instructions, including "text to speech" for spoken street names;
* Preloaded Points of Interest: millions of points of interest enhance the travelling experience and help users easily find gas stations, hotels, restaurants and more;
* Award-winning Fold and Go EasyPortr Mount, that easily folds to fit in any bag or shirt pocket;
Both products also feature:
* TomTom Map ShareT 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;
* 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;
* TomTom "Help Me!" menu and extensive safety features, giving users direct access to safety and emergency services information;
* Traffic ready (optional service): RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps drivers up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays;
* Fuel Prices (optional service): helps users find the lowest priced gas along the way;
* 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.
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