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gpspassion
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 Posted - 30 août 2006 : 10:06:10
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EDITED BY GPSPASSION 20061017
Review of TTN6 in North America is now online on the portal.
You can read the manual in English >> HERE <<
News item on the portal
 After a long wait for v5 users, TomTom v6, discovered on the GO 510/910's in the Spring then offered as an update for the GOv1/300/500/700/ONE/RIDER this summer, has now been launched as Navigator 6 for our PDAs, PocketPC's, Palm's and Nokia Smartphones (S60 v3, N80/E61 type only) to be precise. Previously compatible with TomTom Mobile 5 available in Europe, Windows Smartphones are no longer supported. Users of v5 will be in known territory, as the many changes and improvements have been well integrated.
For the first time since TomTom Navigator was launched in Europe in June of 2002, TomTom wil not be offering an upgrade program to existing users. The main reason being that is has become very difficult for them to keep supporting all the PDAs out there, especially with the new features that have been introduced over time. They realize people are going to be disappointed, but we should keep in mind last year's great deal, v5 and maps of Europe for €59. Besides the €129/$129 price for the DVD version is barely more thant what an upgrade used to cost in the past.
What's New and Improved compared with v5 (in order of "appearance") :
- Lanches faster, 10 seconds versus 30 seconds
- More colorful icons (65535 colors)
- New maps : ships with the latest TeleAtlas 2006.4 maps, except the UK and Ireland that will have TeleAtlas 2006.7 maps for full coverage of Ireland and North America has the GO910 maps, i.e. 2006.1
- Optional "North UP" 2D navigation mode that is especially convenient for pedestrian use to avoid the annoying map rotations due to the limitations of GPS accuracy in urban environments and at low speeds
- Navigation to a contact directly from the "Navigate to" menu
- Optional "Safety Lock" navigation mode to have quick access to essential features while navigating (Navigate to, Alternative route, day/night, Exit, Sound on/off, 3D on/off)
- Overspeed indicator on main roads
- Actual Signpost display on freeways
- Improved ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) thanks to the updated TeleAtlas maps (verified in Europe so far)
- "Arrival time" feature for a quick view of your progress, late or early in color coded minutes
- Navigation to a GPS (latitude/longitude) position
- "TomTom Buddy" feature to transmit your position, a destination or a message via GPRS
- Pre-installed speedcam database - Europe only
- Tunnels shown on the maps with a shaded graphical display
- Custom POI categories increased from 39 to 100
- POI Searching across categories : you no longer need to figure out which category the POI you're looking for belongs to, just type the letter and it will filter by name, very convenient compared with TT5, had been available on Garmin and Magellan units previously
SCREENSHOTS FROM HP hw6915 (240x240 screen)
 
 
 
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adamfarmiloe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 août 2006 : 22:11:17
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he new maps that clearly show whether a route is over or under a bridge etc that I like. Buddies could be useful in some markets as well.
Original message : http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=237&Language=1
Aug 30 2006 - TomTom Unveils TomTom NAVIGATOR 6
New product integrates TomTom NAVIGATOR 5 and TomTom MOBILE 5 into one multi-platform solution
August 30th 2006, Amsterdam – TomTom, a leading navigation solution provider, today announces the launch of its new integrated solution for PDA’s and mobile phones – TomTom NAVIGATOR 6, the ideal solution for customers who need their PDA/mobile phone and navigation system integrated in one personal device.
Key New FeaturesUsers of NAVIGATOR 6 can also take advantage of TomTom’s innovative desktop software application TomTom HOME, which enables users to easily manage, download, store and transfer content and services on their PC to their device. TomTom HOME is compatible with both a PC and MAC.
TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 also includes TomTom’s innovative TomTom Buddies service, enabling authorised TomTom users to locate each other and send instant messages.*
TomTom will unveil both a regional and European version of NAVIGATOR 6. The regional version will come with detailed maps of a customer’s country or region, as well as including the major roads in Western Europe, for seamless cross border navigation. The European version features complete door-to-door navigation anywhere in Western Europe.
Other new key features of TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 include:
• Contact navigation: Navigate direct to contacts stored in your address book
• Arrival time planning: Plan a route based on your desired arrival time
• Expanded Points of Interest searching: Navigate to a POI near current driving location, near home, near destination or along route • Speeding alert: Notifies the driver if they’re speeding, even if they're not in navigation mode
• Pre-installed Safety Camera database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed • Safety Lock: Disables a number of menu items before driving, ensuring that maximum attention is kept on the road
• Realistic visual instructions: Visuals replicate road signs, making them easier to follow • Pedestrian navigation view: 2D map which is fixed in one position to allow better orientation when navigating on foot
“With TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 offering the latest navigation features, software, as well as maps, there has never been a better time for mobile professionals and PDA/mobile phone lovers alike to take handheld mobile navigation to the next level,” said Eric Pité, vice president Product Management at TomTom. “TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 is a smart and easy to use navigation solution that gets you anywhere you like, and acts as your personal assistant on the road.”
TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 will be available from September 2006. It is available as a stand alone software product or bundled together with a mobile phone or PDA (see separate press release) through retailers. TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 will cost from £69.
Additional TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 features:
• Simple installation and easy-to-use menu • Improved User Interface: with night view and 65,000 colours for optimal visibility.
• Clear 2D or 3D maps and accurate turn-by-turn spoken instructions • Choice of routes: quickest, shortest, by foot, avoiding toll roads and more
• Instant re-routing if you miss your turn • Easy call handling: navigate while receiving phone calls
• Itinerary planning: programme in the schedule of places you want to visit before you leave the house • Multilingual: TomTom NAVIGATOR speaks some 22 languages in over 50 different voices
• PLUS services offer Traffic, Safety Cameras, Points of Interest and much more**
TomTom family of products • TomTom GO 910: pre-installed maps of Europe, USA and Canada, text-to-speech technology, hands-free calling and 20GB hard drive enabling drivers to play music and view images
• TomTom GO 710: pre-installed maps of Europe on a SD card, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones • TomTom GO 510: pre-installed maps of [insert your country] on a SD card, hands-free calling via Bluetooth-enabled phones
• TomTom ONE range: TomTom’s newest range of entry level all-in-one portable navigation devices • TomTom RIDER: the portable all-in-one navigation solution designed specifically for motorbikes and scooters
• TomTom NAVIGATOR 6: Easy, clear and accurate navigation on your smartphone or PDA
*requires both users to have TomTom navigation with full Internet access. Additional charges may apply for data traffic. ** In |
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cpatchett
USA
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Posted - 30 août 2006 : 22:26:31
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"Unveiled" is not the same as "out"...it won't be out until next month (unless you have a Palm Treo).
Craig |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 03:40:52
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| True, although the "next month" is not too far away now ;-) They told us on Monday that it should be in stores around mid-September, I guess that will depend on distributors and resellers too. |
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raaaaaa
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 31 août 2006 : 07:22:56
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| I could not see it, will the version 6 be available for the rider? |
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lupham
129 Posts |
Posted - 31 août 2006 : 09:49:52
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I wonder when the U.S. version will be out.
Anyone know if TT6 will say the highway numbers and direction (405 South) and which side of the street your destination is on like iGuidance? |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 12:08:17
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@raaaaaa - v6 for the Rider is already available as a free update, check out the AIO section www.GOTomTom.com
@lupham - they're saying September for availability, neither of the features you mention are supported, but the second one pointed out to them based on user feedback, I'll add the first one to the list I am preparing.
PS - Moving this back to the "News Section" until it becomes avaliable
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Madman_K
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 12:46:03
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Why stil pay for trafic info.
Whem comes TT with TMC (like the Mio) |
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gpspassion
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Nileo
6 Posts |
Posted - 31 août 2006 : 14:01:13
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Which PDA´ and Phones are not supportet by Navigator 6?
Is there a list?
Ore different: Is there a list over supportet PDA´ and Phones? |
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ypiwafe
USA
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 15:19:27
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| Only if their maps are up-to-date, all these new features are just nice to have. TT5 doesn't have any info of my subdivision built in 2001 (a suburb in Atlanta) while MS S&T 2005 or NavTeq has it all... |
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gpspassion
87915 Posts |
Posted - 31 août 2006 : 15:26:33
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Well the maps are the new TeleAtlas 2006.1 maps, whether they have your street cannot be guaranteed of course, you might want to check with the new MapInsight tool -> http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/news.asp?id=479
@Nileo - no official list so far, my guess is most PDAs will work but TomTom will only support a limited number due to the difficulties involved in such support, Acer, HP, Mio and HTC should be supported. |
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ypiwafe
USA
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 15:40:18
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| Thanks gpspassion! TeleAtlas 2006.1 does include my subdivision now and this MapInsight tool is so cool. Hope TT will offer a discount for upgrades :) |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 16:15:28
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Great, did you see TeleAtlas 2006.1 indicated on the MapInsight tool, was looking for that myself but couldn't see it.
No upgrade plan I'm afraid, but the software has become pretty cheap now, compared to when it was launched 3 years ago, €129 for Europe on DVDs, should be about $129 in the US. |
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bmrjus
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Posted - 31 août 2006 : 23:42:19
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| I'm assuming this is 6515 compatible? It looks like on the the tomtom.com site, it comes with a receiver. They will be selling maps only too? |
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