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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone Review



For what it does, the TomTom Car Kit is great. Right up front, it's important to know that you need to purchase the GPS app separately, and that adds an additional to the purchase price. Yes, it will work without it to make and receive phone calls, and to allow you to view alternate mapping devices. I tried it with Google Maps, but it goes to sleep just like when your phone is still, so that doesn't help much. That's a function of the iPhone rather than the holder though.

I do like being able to answer the phone and carry on conversations while the device is in the holder, and the navigator still continues to function. I also like that I can have my music playing while the navigation is running. You have the option of purchasing a wire to plug your iPhone into your stereo system from the device, which will play the directions as well as the music through the stereo. If you are not a sound connoisseur and can deal with the music sounding like it is coming from a small transistor radio, then you can have the music play through the speaker on the device without the wire. You can also switch to Twitter or other apps while at a light, and the navigator continues to run. I really like that that it charges my phone as it is in the holder, knowing that the iPhone's battery is easily sucked dry by apps that pinpoint location. I generally had my phone plugged in to recharge when I was driving, so this is a nice replacement.

It is easy to install the device on your windshield as well as to remove it to take it down. There is great flexibility in the angle you can view your device from, and you have a rotating option of horizontal or vertical positioning. It's a little big to fit into a crowded glovebox, but it does fold to compact somewhat.

One thing I don't like is the learning curve of the software, and that the app doesn't auto shut off when you turn off the car like a regular GPS. That's a bit of a bother, but it isn't really an issue with the product I'm reviewing.

I definitely would include the software with the purchase if I were the manufacturer. That would make this ideal.



TomTom Car Kit for iPhone Feature


  • Compatibility: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS
  • Specially designed mount fixes your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard
  • Boosts your iPhone's GPS signal, to ensure that you get the best possible navigation experience
  • Receive hands-free calls using the built-in microphone and speaker
  • Charges your iPhone while docked



TomTom Car Kit for iPhone Overview


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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone Specifications


The TomTom app is just the beginning. Combine it with the TomTom car kit for iPhone to experience enhanced GPS performance for the ultimate in-car navigation; from safe and secure docking all the way to taking calls on the move and playing your favorite tunes over your car stereo.

Give your iPhone secure docking, hands-free calling, enhanced GPS performance, and more.

Specially designed mount fixes your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard.

Built-in speaker for hearing instructions and mic for taking calls.

Line-out plug and USB port for charging.

Note: TomTom GPS application must be purchased separately. Requires compatible car audio system and audio cable.

Secure Docking
Keep your iPhone secure while you're on the move. Our specially designed award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard--perfectly within reach. It lets you rotate the screen for exceptional widescreen route display. And it folds flat, so moving it from car to car is easy and simple.

Enhanced GPS Performance
Don't let a weak signal slow you down. The TomTom car kit boosts your iPhone's GPS signal, to ensure that you get the best possible navigation experience. Its built-in receiver increases the GPS performance of your iPhone to give you an incredibly reliable signal--even when driving in high-rise urban areas.

Clear Voice Instructions
With built-in volume controls and its superior speaker, you'll hear every voice instruction loud and clear--so you'll never miss a thing.

Hands-free Calling
Receive calls without taking your eyes off the road, using the car kit's built-in extra-sensitive microphone and speaker for crystal clear sound. And don't worry about missing a turn. The app automatically starts navigating again as soon as the call ends.

Charges iPhone While Driving
Always on the go? Dock your iPhone in the mount to charge it as you drive, so it will always be fully charged and ready to go, wherever you're going next.

Rotates for Optimal Positioning
View your route in either portrait or landscape mode. The TomTom car kit rotates easily, in order to give you the view you prefer.

Line Out for Music Playback*
Enjoy the perfect driving soundtrack. Play all your favorite songs through your car's audio system with the optional audio cable*. It even fades music out when receiving calls and giving directions.

Compatibility
The car kit will fit the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and the iPhone 3GS. Note: Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Specs

  • Dimensions: 5.17" x 2.70" x 1.96"
  • Weight: 4.13 oz
  • GPS receiver: SiRF star 3
  • Hands free: Bluetooth CSR BC05MM
  • Speaker: 300 to 15 kHz/ 2.0 Watt
  • Microphone: -44 +/- 3 dBv
  • Operating temperature: 14 to 131 degrees F
  • Dock connector: 30 pin Apple connector
  • Audio out: 3.5mm audio out
  • Volume control: Yes
  • Portrait/landscape support: Yes
  • Windshield and Dashboard mounting: Yes
  • iPhone charging via CLA: Yes

*Requires compatible car audio system & audio cable.

What's in the Box
Car Kit for iPhone, USB Car Charger, Adhesive Disks, Docomentation

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Customer Reviews


Great as a GPS unit for the car. - Family Visitor - Texas
Charger cord arrived damaged. TomTom service was excellent, promptly replacing it. Product interfaces well with software which is available from iTunes for the iPhone. Product should ship with a written pointer to the TomTom reference manual available for download from the TomTom web site. Getting software from one site, the physical product from another, and the reference manual from yet another site was initially confusing. With all that said, the product works great and for those of us who are somewhat hard of hearing, the ability to play GPS directions through a car radio system is great. Not all of my cars have an input jack to allow this, but it is my preferred GPS where possible.



Very useful. - Sergio -
Excelent!!

Very useful for the iPhone. The hands-free feature is amazing. Bluetooth sometimes do not connect. Just unplug and plug it again and it will work.

Nice purchase.



Works well - James Sagona - Dublin, Ohio
This accesory has helped me get even moe use out of my iPhone. It performs well.




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