Car Kit

NAVIGON introduces iPhone car kit, updates Traffic Live

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Jan 28, 2011 a 9:57 am

NAVIGON, makes of the turn-by-turn app MobileNavigator, have introduced a "design focused" iPhone car kit. It includes an iPhone mounting cradle (suction pad type), an Apple-certified connection cord and a car charger.

Magellan GPS Car Kit for iPhone/iPod touch Coming Soon

By Jeremy, Friday, Nov 20, 2009 a 11:23 am

Magellan recently announced they are releasing a GPS car kit of their own and it already has hit the FCC. Like the much anticipated TomTom car kit, the Magellan will give the iPod touch and first generation iPhone GPS capabilities as long as you are using the Magellan GPS application. [iTunes Link] This particular car kit is crammed with some nice features:

TomTom Car Kit Not Compatible with iPod touch and First-Gen iPhone

By Jeremy, Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 a 9:20 pm

AppleInsider is reporting that the car kit will not be compatible with the iPod Touch and first-generation iPhone. This is a complete turn around from early reports from TomTom claiming since the car kit contained it's own GPS, you could indeed use the TomTom App Store software/car kit combo with an iPod Touch and first-generation iPhone.

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

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 a 7:14 pm

Just bought that ~$100 TomTom iPhone app and have $120 ($199.95 to be exact) bucks more burning a whole in your wallet? What luck! The matching TomTom car kit has just become available via the Apple Online Store! (Shipping in 2-3 weeks!)

Yes, that's $220 total cost of ownership for TomTom lovers, but it's so hard to set a price on convergence, isn't it? (Especially when that convergence now comes in two parts!)

TomTom iPhone Car Kit Pricing Revealed

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Sep 25, 2009 a 10:03 pm

TomTom has finally gotten around to revealing the price point for their much anticipated iPhone car kit, which provides its own GPS as well as iPhone charger, loud speaker, and hands-free dialing.

TomTom car kit for the iPhone will have a recommended retail price of EUR 99.99 or USD 119.95.

TomTom's iPhone Car Kit Delayed

By Jeremy, Friday, Sep 4, 2009 a 6:10 am

Well it's official, TomTom's much anticipated iPhone car kit accessory will not make it out this summer like the company initially had planned. Rather, it has been delayed until October according to their website's FAQ page.

The TomTom car kit availability was originally planned for this summer. But we have decided to take some extra weeks in order to deliver the highest quality on this innovative product. So, the car kit will become available this October on www.tomtom.com.

TomTom's Car Kit Gets FCC Approval

By Jeremy, Monday, Aug 31, 2009 a 6:12 am

TomTom Promo Video Shows Off Car Kit

By Jeremy, Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 a 9:48 am

TomTom insists on teasing us all with the above video yet there is still no mention of pricing or availability. As you can see, this car kit brings a lot more to the table than a simple window mount for your iPhone. With the following extras, you can count on this being a pricey addition to your accessory collection.

TomTom Car Kit Compatible With iPod Touch and Other GPS Apps

By Jeremy, Monday, Aug 17, 2009 a 1:20 pm

As you might have heard, TomTom's GPS application hit the App Store late yesterday. Questions still remain regarding the much anticipated TomTom car kit and if it would be compatible with the iPod Touch or other GPS applications. Macrumors is now reporting that TomTom public relations manager Yann Lafargue says yes, you will be able to use other GPS applications along with Apple's iPod Touch with the car kit.

Jabra SP200 Bluetooth Speakerphone for Hands-Free iPhone 3G/3GS Action

By Jeremy, Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 a 2:07 pm

The Jabra SP200 Speakerphone for iPhone 3G/3GS [$59-95 - iMore Store link] is a great Bluetooth headset alternative that you really have to try yourself to fully appreciate. I can not recommend it enough.

I've been using the Jabra SP200 for about a month now and I can honestly say that I've stopped using every single Bluetooth headset I own while driving my car. Simply connect the SP200 to your cars visor, flip the power switch and you are good to go. And go you will - Jabra claims the battery life comes in at 10 hours of talk time and 23 days of standby time. I am happy to report that these claims are dead on accurate.

Now to get to the most important part of a Bluetooth device, sound quality. I was pleasantly surprised on how well not only the person I would speak to sounded, but how well I came across to them as well. Volume is definitely not an issue with the SP200 as not once have I had to turn it up to it's full capability.