TomTom Announces the New TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION

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Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- TomTom, the world's largest portable navigation solutions provider, today announced the launch of the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION in North America. It combines even greater ease-of-use with quality navigation at a very affordable price. The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION, comes with TomTom's unique Map Share technology and exclusive 'HELP ME!' features, all for $249.

"The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION is the answer for drivers who want a portable navigation device that is easy to use, has the latest maps and technologies and is affordable," said Jocelyn Vigreux, TomTom Inc. president. "With this introduction, we are offering customers a new entry-level navigation device of even higher quality."

Easy to use
The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION combines ease of use, portability, TomTom's patented touch screen technology and award winning software. It also features a sleek light-weight design and is ultra compact so that users can easily carry it to and from their cars.

Enhanced User Interface
The improved user interface provides options for customizing the navigation screen, provides easier access to overall functionality and quicker search tools.

Unique TomTom Map Share technology and most accurate maps Just as users of the recently launched new TomTom GO range, users of the new TomTom ONE 3rd EDITION can easily and instantly improve their own maps with TomTom Map Share.

TomTom Map Share is a proprietary map improvement technology unique to TomTom, which enables users to respond in real time to changes in the road network and correct the maps on their TomTom devices accordingly. Thanks to the smart user interface, it is easy to make improvements, such as to mark blocked or unblocked streets, reverse one-way traffic or insert new street names, which will instantly take effect.

Roads are continually changing. This feature gives TomTom users the option to capture these changes on their devices in-between map releases and keep their data as current as they wish. These changes allow the community of TomTom Map Share users to always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips.

TomTom has the world's largest satellite navigation community with more than 10 million users. TomTom Map Share users can share their improvements with each other easily through TomTom HOME, TomTom's free software application that enables users to manage, download, store and transfer content from their computer (PC/MAC) onto their TomTom device. When it comes to sharing improvements, users can choose between downloading all reported map improvements or only accepting map improvements verified by a TomTom team of experts to guarantee timeliness and validity.

Comprehensive trip guidance features
The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION quickly recalculates the route of the driver, in case he wants to deviate from it or a roadblock occurs. The 'Find Alternative' option adds maximum flexibility for the driver in planning his route. Also, current street names can be displayed while traveling.

Extensive industry leading range of safety features
Safety is a key priority in the development of all TomTom products. The recently launched new TomTom GO range and the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION come with uniquely designed safety features so drivers always have direct access to extensive safety and roadside assistance information wherever they go. The extensive 'Help Me!' menu includes information such as the way to the nearest hospital, car maintenance information and first aid instructions. The safety option screen is fully customizable allowing users to set warnings for speed, traffic, restricted zones, schools, and more.

Traffic information and other smart extras
With the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION, drivers can choose from a host of smart extras, making sure the destination is reached in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Drivers now can have easy access to traffic information with the optional RDS-TMC traffic antenna accessory. Also, a number of personalization options, such as warnings, special navigation voices, POIs and more can be downloaded via TomTom HOME.

The new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION will be available in retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada in September 2007 for $249.

Optional accessories available with the new TomTom ONE 3RD EDITION are:

  • RDS-TMC traffic antenna: to get traffic updates.
  • USB Home Charger: to charge your TomTom device at home and when traveling.
  • Carry case & strap: to protect your device from bumps and scratches.
  • Leather case & strap: to protect your TomTom device in style.
  • Mount kits: for extra or alternative kits.
  • Travel case to hold your ONE, mount, cables and more in an organized travel case.

Product technical specifications:

  • High sensitivity GPS chipset
  • 3.5" full color TFT LCD touchscreen (320 x 240 pixels, 64K colors)
  • 1GB internal memory
  • RDS-TMC connector
  • Internal Lithium-Ion battery (2 hours operation)
  • Dimensions: 3.8 in. x 3.2 in. mm x 1 in. mm
  • Weight: 6.2 oz.

For more information, go to www.tomtom.com.

SOURCE TomTom