Today, TomTom announces its new flagship series TomTom GO x50 LIVE. The
three portable navigation devices; TomTom GO 950 LIVE, TomTom GO 750
LIVE and TomTom GO 550 LIVE combine TomTom’s leading IQ Routes™
technology with a fully optimised user interface. In addition, the
TomTom GO x50 LIVE series comes with an expanded LIVE Services
offering, completely integrated in the device to deliver the ultimate
navigation package on the market today.
“As the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital
maps, it is our duty to constantly break new ground, developing unique
technologies with the sole purpose of making the driver’s journey more
reliable, predictable and affordable,” says Corinne Vigreux, Managing
Director of TomTom. “Our unique innovations guarantee the fastest
routes, so users are empowered to confidently deal with the
ever-changing road situation and take the right decisions accordingly.”
Optimised user interface enhances functionality
Full attention has been paid to the integration of TomTom’s routing
technologies into the user interface of the device. This makes it more
intuitive and easier to operate; giving drivers all the information they
need about their journey before they set off, at a glance. HD Traffic™,
safety alerts and fuel prices are all clearly displayed on the screen
via the new LIVE snapshot. Once on the road, drivers
automatically receive real-time updates on what’s ahead, so they remain
informed throughout their journey.
On top of this, new menus including a frequent destinationsmenu
have been added to calculate a route to a frequently visited destination
easier and faster. Finally, an Eco Routes option has been added
to the route options menu, so drivers can select the most fuel-efficient
route to help reduce their impact on the environment.
Increased map coverage
The TomTom GO x50 LIVE series features more maps than ever before,
including Malta, Greece and Turkey for the first time. In addition, all
devices offer TomTom’s unique Map Share™ technology which allows users
to make instant changes to the map and share these with others through
TomTom HOME, TomTom’s free desktop application.
TomTom GO 950 LIVE comes with pre-installed maps for door-to-door
navigation in US, Canada and 45 countries in Europe and offers
Enhanced Positioning Technology (EPT) for uninterrupted navigation
even when driving through tunnels;
TomTom GO 750 LIVE offer seamless door-to-door navigation across 45
countries in Europe;
TomTom GO 550 LIVE features maps of specific country or region in
Europe.
Powerful performance
The new TomTom GO x50 LIVE series calculates the fastest routes based on
the world’s largest collection of historical speed profiles. This
ever-growing database now includes over 800 billion historic speed
measurements of 15 million road kilometres in 24 European countries.
Once on the road, the device is constantly checking if there is faster
route, taking changing road conditions into account by using a
combination of IQ Routes technology and real-time HD Traffic
information³. This continuous optimisation of the route provides
shortest and most realistic travel times.
Price & availability
The TomTom GO x50 LIVE series will become available this autumn. Pricing
will be revealed as soon as the products become available. LIVE Services
are available on subscription basis for a flat fee of 9.95 Euro per
month with no hidden costs.
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Ad 1: About TomTom IQ Routes™
TomTom IQ Routes applies the historical travel time experience of
millions of drivers to calculate the fastest route possible. The
technology is based on historical speed measurements for every time of
day, one for every road segment, from large motorways to small local
roads. In up to 35% of all cases, the use of IQ Routes results in
driving a faster route, saving significant travel time as well as money
and fuel.
Ad 2: See separate press releases on expansion of LIVE Services,
issued 3 September 2009
Ad 3: TomTom’s HD Traffic service is based on the anonymous
measurements of ordinary mobile phones moving through the network. A
significant proportion of mobile phones on the move are in cars.
Analysis of these results gives accurate traffic information for all
major and secondary roads. The HD Traffic service is further enhanced
with information from TomTom users who wish to share their travel time
information anonymously with other users. This contributes to the
accuracy and granularity of this unique service. It gives a much more
accurate traffic information resource than traditional systems and for
much larger territories.
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About TomTom
TomTom NV 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, AUTO 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 AUTO business unit develops and sells
navigation systems and services to car manufacturers and OEMs. 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
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