TomTom Start

Friday, November 27th 2009 - 14:36 CET - Comments: 0

P roving that quality, simplicity and style can mix, TomTom introduces the TomTom Start in Europe. Tom Tom Start is an entry-level car GPS navigation solution that represents the ultimate in easy-to-use, smart route planning. The new TomTom Start car GPS is specifically designed for occasional drivers and drivers who haven’t had a chance to experience the benefits of car navigation. The simplified menu displays a two button user interface, ‘Plan route’ and ‘Browse map’. The TomTom Start is lightweight, has a compact 3.5” screen and has a semi-fixed Easy Port mount, making the whole navigation package fit into a pocket, small bag or glove compartment.

 

TomTom Start car naviagtion

"With the introduction of the TomTom Start GPS navigation device, we have taken another step in democratising navigation by making it easy to use, accessible and affordable, but without compromising on providing drivers with the fastest route," says Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director TomTom. "Available in six stylish colours, the TomTom Start is equipped with the unique innovative solutions IQ Routes and Map Share technology."

 

 

TomTom Start Map Share

IQ Routes technology provides users with the fastest route any time of day with accurate travel times. TomTom has a database of over 800 billion speed profiles worldwide, which are included in the device's map so that users get smart route planning wherever they are. The TomTom Start also comes with Map Share, TomTom's unique technology that allows users to make their own map changes, and benefit from thousands of free map corrections made by TomTom users every day - free of charge.

 

 

Tom Tom Start GPS navigation system

The simplified menu gives users easy access to the safety camera database and thousands of Points of Interest pre-installed into the device. For further personalisation, users can go to TomTom HOME desktop software to download a wealth of content, including start-up screens and a range of fun voices.

 

 

TomTom Start price & availability

The TomTom Start standard edition is available in black and white (EU map only), from retail stores at for Є129 for a regional map and Є149 for a European map. TomTom Start GPS navigation system will become available in the UK and Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. Changeable covers (StartSkins) are available via the TomTom website and retailers for only €14.95 per colour.

 

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