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TomTom car kit for iPod touch
$80.00
Released November, 2009
The Pros:Installation is quick and easy - suction cup enables simple removal for safety when parking. Built-in speaker performs as good or better than many standalone units - instructions are loud and clear. Audio outputting enables stereo audio playback - works alongside navigation app with minimal lagging issues.
The Cons:Requires mandatory purchase of the TomTom GPS application - $50 cost that is not widely advertised. GPS navigation is fairly inconsistent - invisible and mislabeled roads can cause extreme user frustration. Not compatible with any iPod Touch cases - problems are to be expected, even with thin protectors.
The TomTom car kit for the iPod touch is exactly what it sounds like: a mounting kit for having your iPod touch in the car. The EasyPort dashboard mount charges your iPod touch while you drive, and also has a built-in GPS receiver, meaning your iPod touch becomes a mobile navigation device.
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This GPS receiver has built-in voice instructions, so that you will never miss where you are going. With the TomTom car kit's line out connector, you can play music from your iPod touch. The music will fade when instructions are being spoken by the GPS. You can rotate the widescreen any way you want, for best route visualization. When you want to change vehicles or take the TomTom car kit for the iPod touch with you, it folds flat and is compact.
Features
- EasyPort mount
- iPod touch charger
- SiRF star 3 GPS receiver
- Voice instruction
- 3.5mm line out connector (for playing music)
- Flat folding design
- Rotating screen
- Volume control
- Dimensions: 51/8" x 23/4" x 2"
- Weight: 4.1oz.
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Pros & Cons
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Installation is quick and easy - suction cup enables simple removal for safety when parking
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Built-in speaker performs as good or better than many standalone units - instructions are loud and clear
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Audio outputting enables stereo audio playback - works alongside navigation app with minimal lagging issues
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On-the-go map and user update installation is very helpful - celebrity voice packs and customized map regions are readily available
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Requires mandatory purchase of the TomTom GPS application - $50 cost that is not widely advertised
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GPS navigation is fairly inconsistent - invisible and mislabeled roads can cause extreme user frustration
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Not compatible with any iPod Touch cases - problems are to be expected, even with thin protectors
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Signal inconsistency may be an issue - application will indicate a weak connection regardless of the user's true data/service signal
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