Comments on: Got $120? Apple Online Store has TomTom Car Kit for iPhone!

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By: sunny

sunny — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:06 +0000

On top of this, TomTom released a press article this morning announcing they've sold 80K apps so far in the app store. Whoopie!

Of course, what they FAILED to report is how many people were dissatisfied with the app after suckered to plunk down $100 to buy it. iTunes ratings are 2.5 stars. That’s pretty dismal considering the pricepoint. Plus, charging another $120 for a mount makes it cost-prohibitive. If that were my only option, I’d buy a standalone GPS instead. However, some will feel the need to fork out the $220 for app/mount and proclaim it the next best thing since sliced bread.

Meanwhile, Navigon – which is the one I like best – has 4 stars. Also, note Navigon is the #4 top grossing app, whereas TomTom can’t even crack the top 25 (coming in at #40 instead). Navigon continues to improve upon their product offering and support. They realize the niche they’re comfortably sitting in and will do everything to knock TomTom out of the game.

Just saying.

By: BobP

BobP — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:51 +0000

For me the car kit is perfect and I'll be ordering one ASAP.

I travel a lot for business so the app works great for me; I take it everywhere I go and all my rental cars now have gps. The only problem is mounting the iPhone in these cars (I usually have to put it in a cup holder and hope the reception remains good). I can bring the car kit along on those trips where I have the extra packing space, but for the overnighters I can stick with what I'm doing now.

By: Cowboy

Cowboy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:05:44 +0000

Let's see... a car holder that evidently won't fall off the window because of the new grip system... GPS enhancer chip... microphone... speaker... bluetooth... recharger cradle... audio out... positionable... if it is well built, sounds like a pretty good price to me.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:22:55 +0000

I don't know what kinda car u got but I bought a brand new one last year and no no gps!!! My tomtom does the job if I need directions. Not everyone has got the money to add an extra 10000 to the price of the car to get the newest gadgets. I'm doin fine when it comes to income but with depriciations today; I am not willing to spend that extra. $300 on a gps device sounds a lot better to me. I'll sell my car next year and and I'm not loosing as much as I would loose on a fully loaded car. I think u are not really working for ur money. It's just handed to ya. Don't buy this crap it's over rated.

By: YongLeeSMG

YongLeeSMG — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:56:04 +0000

Doesn't everyone already have a GPS built into their cars? I don't get it... as a supporter of all things Apple, why would you clutter up your car with misc equipment when it goes against all design sensibilities... if you're car didn't come with GPS already built into the dash, then you need a new car! Don't ruin your dash by adding more stuff that wasn't designed to be there in the first place!

By: Christopher Cox

Christopher Cox — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:08:11 +0000

@Melwan: No it doesn't. I have Navigon and it does not work as well as my TomTom in dense areas. When I have to navigate in neighborhoods where turn are very short and a second from each other ... like turn left then right Navigon, just like all of the others fail because the GPS in the iPhone does not track as quickly. The TomTom tracks perfectly.

By: melwan

melwan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:12:59 +0000

Navigon app works flawlessly without this expensive piece. ill pass

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:37:40 +0000

i am definitely interested in this but i am curious as to how easy it will be to mount. as for the audio part of it, does it go by an fm tuner or is it a direct line? and, if it's a direct line, how do you set that up? i guess i'm somewhat clueless about things but i AM interested in this.

By: justin bush

justin bush — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:21:08 +0000

looks like the editor was asleep for this post ... multiple errors

By: MaZon

MaZon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:14:46 +0000

Ordered mine last night, excited to get it.

If you watch the video on the TomTom site this mount is really well designed.

Yes, It will work with any other GPS software for the IPhone

Yes, a Bluetooth handsfree for the visor is about 100.00 and for just 20.00 more you have alot of added value.

And Yes, there are alot of cheaper ways to go.

A roll of duct tape being the most versatile and cheapest.

I'll update when I get mine.

MaZon

By: Christopher Cox

Christopher Cox — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:14:01 +0000

@obee1: You obviously didn't read it. It is not just a piece of plastic. It has a full GPS chip on board to give you the accuracy of a standalone unit, a speakerphone, and a charger. My friend paid $99 for his speakerphone and I was thinking of buying one. With what it gives you I think it is worth it. The GPS quality of the stock iphone in no way can compare to a full standalone unit like a tomtom or garmin, and anyone who has EVER used them a lot will know the difference.

By: Moe

Moe — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:51:10 +0000

for the people that are wondering if this boosts gps

i am a contractor, i visit 4-5 houses and about 200 miles a day, i use the built in gps on a $5 vent mount from wal-mart, $5 car charger and i never need anything stronger 3Gs btw

By: iPhone GPS Apps

iPhone GPS Apps — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:40:42 +0000

Tom Tom is over rated. My favorite for speed, cost and useability is G-Map. It is a great GPS app.

By: Blake0767

Blake0767 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:59:31 +0000

Typo: "Buring a 'whole' in your pocket". Should be 'hole'.

I'll consider this when the price drops, and it will.

By: Ferrigno

Ferrigno — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:11:44 +0000

Rip off

By: Maclover

Maclover — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:07:26 +0000

220 ? Yeah I will pass

By: blakei21

blakei21 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:33:22 +0000

I'm not buying it mainly because of the price. Rip off. Might as well go and buy a standalone gps unit.....

By: tom

tom — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:44:38 +0000

if i buy this thing, would it only improve the gps in the actual phone while running the tomtom app?

By: obee1

obee1 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:31:49 +0000

Standalone TomTom $200. An app and piece of plastic to stick it on your dash $220. Are they out of their effing minds?

By: Killer

Killer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:56:02 +0000

Heck no. The tomtom app sits on my springboard a costly app to be sitting there I know but I find that app useless in calgary. I'll use google maps far more

By: MattWeimer

MattWeimer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:37:29 +0000

I'll be getting it as soon as I can. I haven't stopped wanting it.

By: Christopher Cox

Christopher Cox — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:20:53 +0000

This thing gives you a lot of stuff. Enhanced GPS is worth it. If you have EVER spent a lot of time with a standalone TomTom or Garmin unit ... then you know the iPhone GPS or the GPS on any other phone cannot compare. The standalone can track you very well even in places with a lot of buildings. Phones don't track live. This unit gives your iphone the capabilities of a standalone GPS unit by including a GPS chip so you can even get great tracking in dense areas. You also get a speakerphone, a mount, and a charger. Other speakerphones cost $150 or more.

For what you get: * Enhanced GPS giving you capabilities of standalone unit. * Speakerphone * Charger * Mount * One device to carry around. (I wont have to worry about that thing exploding in the AZ heat because it has no screen)

I am getting it.

By: Pelosi Blew Me Barack Watched

Pelosi Blew Me Barack Watched — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:10:37 +0000

$120 is absolute insanity. I can buy a standard mount for muuuuch less. Plus I'll need the extra money to pay for all our new taxes

By: jtz5

jtz5 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:03:22 +0000

Anyone know if there are any limitations to using this car kit with Navigon app? I know you can, just wondering if you get 100% of the features using Navigon instead of Tomtom app.

By: Chobbs1

Chobbs1 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:17:14 +0000

Oh I'll be getting rhe car kit. And I will refuse to buy a cheaper version as you GET what you PAY for. Cheaper versions are just...cheaper. Go get a Hiphone to catch my drift.

As far as the $100 app? Nope. Will not be purchasing that as of yet. The maps program does what I need. It shows me where I need to go. But if it proves to be more convenient than maps I might even get that.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:56:58 +0000

@Qube this has an integrated gps booster which is supposed to be alot better than the iPhones weak gps. A review of this would be nice

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:53:59 +0000

Well it's a deal if you pirated the app otherwise not really worth it. It's a great holster though.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:17:22 +0000

I have a Garmin, on which I spent roughly the same amount, so I won't be getting this. But if I didn't have the Garmin, I'd seriously consider getting the app and car kit.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:07:44 +0000

My stand alone Tom Tom cost $130 at best buy so...........no

By: icebike

icebike — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:39 +0000

Have Garmin. Not buying.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:34:51 +0000

I'll just get a normal tomtom.

By: Quarks

Quarks — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:30:31 +0000

Ordered mine from TomTom on Saturday (UK £100) because I've got more money than sense 

Not got the app yet, maybe go for CoPilot?

By: Rknowlt

Rknowlt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:28:47 +0000

Typo alert. I'm assuming it should be $119.99 to be exact.

By: PJ Spraggins

PJ Spraggins — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:24:33 +0000

....to think there are people that are going to pay that ridiculous price!

By: Qube

Qube — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:23:33 +0000

I'll wait for this to come down in price or for another manufacturer to make a cheaper version. It is a good device for the right price. The iPhone can barely charge itself and use Navigon, this would offload the heavy lifting. Also, the iPhone GPS has a hard time getting a lock on cloudy days.

By: Moe

Moe — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:18:17 +0000

for $49 ill think about it

$120->> crazy!