Comments on: TomTom Releases $99 GPS App For Your iPhone

By: just0

just0 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:37:52 +0000

I understand your confusion as they both contain the word “Maps” in their title, but I assure you the Black Berry Maps should not be so quickly dismissed. It has many, if not all the features you would need in GPS software. It wins over google maps as it can give directions as normal GPS sw can, such a by shortest time, avoiding highways, etc… It also shows you what speed you are currently traveling at. Google maps is really for show & uses a lot of data. The only drawback is that it is limited to the boundaries of your data plan, such as mine will only work in Can/Us, anywhere else my carrier will charge an arm & a leg for use.

By: LukeAnderson

LukeAnderson — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:39:10 +0000

Yes, as is Google Maps for the iPhone. However, neither is the sort of robust application that can replace a standard GPS unit.

By: LukeAnderson

LukeAnderson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:02:00 +0000

There is no mention anywhere that TomTom is actually going to give you the windshield mount for free if you purchase the app. If you go to their site, it simply says that you need two things to add their navigation to the iPhone; the app and the kit. It is possible that they will offer the two as a bundle at some point, but for now, only the app is available by itself on the App Store. As such, you will have to make an extra purchase to prevent the inevitable draining of your phone's battery.

By: dicegirl

dicegirl — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:47:51 +0000

I just have to say that my biggest pet peeve with GPS systems is that they charge the same amount for updating your maps as buying a new GPS system. I would like to know if this GPS comes with updated maps otherwise, I say it has the same flaws as most GPS systems out there.

By: dabbith

dabbith — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:31:45 +0000

I'm amazed how many bloggers got this wrong. The $99 Tomtom includes a windshield mount and charges your iPhone, it doesn't drain the battery. It's not cheap, but it's not that expensive considering it includes a windshield mount that contains a powered speaker and charger.

By: Tiranga

Tiranga — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:01:02 +0000

Very good article, nice piece of information. Thank you for sharing.