Comments on: TomTom iPhone App Price Leaked… OUCH!!!

By: Remo Knops

Remo Knops — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:40:16 +0000

This is what I have learned from my TomTom PR contact this morning:

“The TomTom app for iPhone 3G and 3GS users includes a map of the US and Canada from Tele Atlas, and is available to download through http://www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app for $99.99 USD”

I hope to find out further information about the device holder as well.

http://www.mobilityminded.com/3370/tomtom-navigator-for-iphone-eu-usa-available-from-apple-app-store

Remark: TomTom is using more advanced routing technologies, like IQ routes.

By: Vanessa Knight

Vanessa Knight — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:07:22 +0000

TomTom iPhone App Price Leaked… OUCH!!! http://bit.ly/zh7wH (via @GearDiarySite)

By: Christopher Gavula

Christopher Gavula — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:28:38 +0000

Another point to consider is that European nav sotware is typically priced higher than U.S. counterparts anyway, so the actual price will likely be a little lower than what is suggested here – but still higher than competitors. That said – I totally agree – I don’t want to haul around two devices and all the cables, etc. I don’t need the extra pieces TomTom offers either, but I was trying to point out that there was no reasonable way it could be at the same pricepoint as software-only solutions.

In my vehicles, I get a decent signal lock only iPhone, but only if it’s up near the windshield. If I use a mount that places it nearer to the center console, the signal isn’t as stable and I can understand someone who might want and need that better GPS signal quality. If I was TomTom, I’d sell that add-in separately as well – let it install a driver that redirected the calls for the GPS to the add-in instead (if Apple will allow that kind of redirection). That way they could still make money from people who aren’t fond of the TomTom application istelf!

There are a lot of very good applications for navigation out there now and many people, as you point out, don’t need the GPS boost. TomTom is going to find themselves in an uphill battle in a market that is filling up quickly. It will be interesting to see what they actually do when they enter the U.S. market.

By: Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:17:14 +0000

If you don’t mind having two different devices go right ahead.
Sure some people live in areas where they need to device that best grabs and holds a gps signal. Others don’t want the battery drain of gps on the iPhone. Still others don’t like the fact that nav stops when a call comes in. For them an individual device is best.

For others of us the iPhone as gps is just fine and for under $70 we have a fully functioning gps.

Everyone’s needs are different Joel.

By: Joel McLaughlin

Joel McLaughlin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:10:18 +0000

Ahh heck…just go buy a Tomtom or Garmin. These work WITHOUT cell networks. Those in San Francisco with iPhones totally know what I mean!

By: Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:07:15 +0000

You are totally correct Chris… But… I have no trouble with the signal lock already so while the hardwre looks slick… For under $70 I have a perfectly fine gps. Don’t really need the hardware… Or to spend morethn double the price.

By: Christopher Gavula

Christopher Gavula — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:40:32 +0000

Of course it’s NOT just an app -= it’s a piece of hardware too that should improve the phone’s ability to maintain a GPS lock.

That said, Navigon is a nice app, but I’d also take a look at iGo My Way and Sygic.

By: Christopher Spera

Christopher Spera — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:25:18 +0000

So you’re saying its going to be between $160-$200..?

Seriously, that’s way pricey for an iPhone app. this is just software and a base. The combo is not worth that much. This thing better do a lot more than get me from A to B…