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TomTom iPhone GPS System + Car Kit Will Cost $220

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TomTom’s Car Kit will be priced at $119.95 when it is introduced next month and will be compatible with all iPhone models, the company said in a brief statement on Friday.

Earlier this week, it looked like the Car Kit might also include the iPhone app. But TomTom’s statement now makes it clear that the Car Kit will be sold separately from TomTom’s $100 app, bringing the total price to $220 — the same as a dedicated GPS unit.

TomTom’s GPS system is getting pretty good reviews — Gizmodo gives it a B+ – although the mount kit might raise that grade if it amplifies the app’s voice instructions as promised.

TomTom’s statement reads in full:

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

The TomTom car kit will be available this October and will be sold separately from the TomTom app. It will be compatible with the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS.

All further details on the car kit will be made available soon.

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7 comments

    Way too Expensive for a piece of plastic, I WILL NEVER BUY IT TILL PRICE COMES DOWN!

    But will it fit an iPhone that has a case? That would suck to have to remove the case every time I put it in the car.

    I wonder if this device will provide GPS support to
    NAVIGON

    “…the same as a dedicated GPS unit”

    ?

    I can get a new TomTomGPS for HALF that cost!!

    Sorry, I have installed the NAVIGON US software which works very well. I was wondering if the new TOMTOM mount with the included GPS would work with the NAVIGON s/w?

    $220 Tomtom.. Really? If you can make brand new Tomtom Ones for $99 how can you possibly expect anyone to pay this much for something with no screen and software that is not as good as even one of the TomTom One units? Could it be very VERY high license fees from Apple?

    Its already available on Apple Store UK at £99.95!!!!

    There is a bit of text in the item that says did you notice, you get both the dock and the app. that means 2 things, seperate or you buy the kit and get the app included.

    I contacted apple and they said its a mistake on the website and it is seperate. I can buy a tomtom for the same if not less than £99.95!!!!

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