The release of the Tomtom app did nothing other than make be buy the Copilot app, my belief is that Tomtom guessed incorrectly the end user for this product. Most people by now, myself included, already own a stand-alone satnav device, the iPhone app being a useful edition if you're ever in anyone elses car or you've lent your satnav to someone else.
To therefore pitch the app at near retail value for a stand-alone device is stupid, not even taking into account the cradle, yes, it consolidates devices but if you're calling or texting in the car I know I'd rather have both my phone and a seperate satnav system.
I was waiting for the release of the Tomtom app but after seeing the price instantly bought Copilot at LESS than half the price, for me it fits the bill, a cheap fall back if my satnavs elsewhere.
Shame as I'm sure the Tomtom app would have been a tidier product...
The release of the Tomtom app did nothing other than make be buy the Copilot app, my belief is that Tomtom guessed incorrectly the end user for this product. Most people by now, myself included, already own a stand-alone satnav device, the iPhone app being a useful edition if you're ever in anyone elses car or you've lent your satnav to someone else.
To therefore pitch the app at near retail value for a stand-alone device is stupid, not even taking into account the cradle, yes, it consolidates devices but if you're calling or texting in the car I know I'd rather have both my phone and a seperate satnav system.
I was waiting for the release of the Tomtom app but after seeing the price instantly bought Copilot at LESS than half the price, for me it fits the bill, a cheap fall back if my satnavs elsewhere.
Shame as I'm sure the Tomtom app would have been a tidier product...
I just did the same thing. CoPilot doesn't appear to have TTS or Lane Change Assist but you know, for $35 it's just fine. I wish they used the standard Apple keyboard though. Odd, I think the UK one has lane assist. Maybe it's user error on my part but LCA is grayed out for me.
It takes a little getting used to from having a Garmin Nuvi but it's not a bad app and the map appeared fine for a quick test today.
If TomTom goes on sale for $69 like Navigon I might buy it.
First, airplane mode does indeed disable the GPS. The app does not require any data to function, as it will operation in any area even when there is "no service" and does NOT require cellular data to use the GPS signal, however, if a tower is in range the GPS lock will establish more quickly using the A-GPS.
Second, have used the app to travel across states on a recent road trip, have not had one error in directions through the voice guidance, as well being able to see the correct lanes and respective position to be in when taking exits and splits within the freeway traffic. Driving through Chicago was much easier using the app as there will be times where it is necessary to change multiple lanes very quickly when entering the freeway to make another immediate exit.
As noted by others there are still bugs to be fixed and features to be added. Especially bothersome was the error of not being able to navigate to any contacts with properly formatted addresses. Second, the lack of TTS for exit numbers and street names, while welcome, was not a huge setback, the visual input as to the red waypoint line is more than adequate if there is any confusion as to the next street to turn on to.
Having an adaptor w/mic plugged in to the iPhone and then a 3.5mm line out cord to an aux input on the car stereo worked wonders. Music plays fine within the app and fades out w/voice directions and back in when finished. Phone calls come in and you can hear the other party over the stereo with the built in mic adaptor working to transmit voice. When the call is finished, TomTom automatically restarts (if incoming call) or if you made an outgoing call you can immediately start the app again once call is established. All in all, a very good first start but future updates will benefit even more.
I have been looking for this answer everywhere with no luck. So here goes:
Will the Tomtom car kit work with an iPod/iPhone pin connector, or is it only compatible with a 3.5mm aux jack?
Thanx for any answers
I believe it must work with Apple's connector since they are saying the device has its own GPS and would work with the one in the iPhone. That would require the Apple connector.
I believe it must work with Apple's connector since they are saying the device has its own GPS and would work with the one in the iPhone. That would require the Apple connector.
Sorry, I was a little vague. I know the iPod connector is used for GPS. What I was wondering is if I could used an iPod connector pins to my stereo, or is music only 3.5mm jack?
Sorry, I was a little vague. I know the iPod connector is used for GPS. What I was wondering is if I could used an iPod connector pins to my stereo, or is music only 3.5mm jack?
A dock is needed for that. I THINK the attachment can do that, but I'm not sure. Well have to wait until we can see more about it.
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To therefore pitch the app at near retail value for a stand-alone device is stupid, not even taking into account the cradle, yes, it consolidates devices but if you're calling or texting in the car I know I'd rather have both my phone and a seperate satnav system.
I was waiting for the release of the Tomtom app but after seeing the price instantly bought Copilot at LESS than half the price, for me it fits the bill, a cheap fall back if my satnavs elsewhere.
Shame as I'm sure the Tomtom app would have been a tidier product...
The release of the Tomtom app did nothing other than make be buy the Copilot app, my belief is that Tomtom guessed incorrectly the end user for this product. Most people by now, myself included, already own a stand-alone satnav device, the iPhone app being a useful edition if you're ever in anyone elses car or you've lent your satnav to someone else.
To therefore pitch the app at near retail value for a stand-alone device is stupid, not even taking into account the cradle, yes, it consolidates devices but if you're calling or texting in the car I know I'd rather have both my phone and a seperate satnav system.
I was waiting for the release of the Tomtom app but after seeing the price instantly bought Copilot at LESS than half the price, for me it fits the bill, a cheap fall back if my satnavs elsewhere.
Shame as I'm sure the Tomtom app would have been a tidier product...
I just did the same thing. CoPilot doesn't appear to have TTS or Lane Change Assist but you know, for $35 it's just fine. I wish they used the standard Apple keyboard though. Odd, I think the UK one has lane assist. Maybe it's user error on my part but LCA is grayed out for me.
It takes a little getting used to from having a Garmin Nuvi but it's not a bad app and the map appeared fine for a quick test today.
If TomTom goes on sale for $69 like Navigon I might buy it.
but if you're calling or texting in the car I know I'd rather have both my phone and a seperate satnav system.
Neither of which you should be doing as they are incredibly dangerous.
Second, have used the app to travel across states on a recent road trip, have not had one error in directions through the voice guidance, as well being able to see the correct lanes and respective position to be in when taking exits and splits within the freeway traffic. Driving through Chicago was much easier using the app as there will be times where it is necessary to change multiple lanes very quickly when entering the freeway to make another immediate exit.
As noted by others there are still bugs to be fixed and features to be added. Especially bothersome was the error of not being able to navigate to any contacts with properly formatted addresses. Second, the lack of TTS for exit numbers and street names, while welcome, was not a huge setback, the visual input as to the red waypoint line is more than adequate if there is any confusion as to the next street to turn on to.
Having an adaptor w/mic plugged in to the iPhone and then a 3.5mm line out cord to an aux input on the car stereo worked wonders. Music plays fine within the app and fades out w/voice directions and back in when finished. Phone calls come in and you can hear the other party over the stereo with the built in mic adaptor working to transmit voice. When the call is finished, TomTom automatically restarts (if incoming call) or if you made an outgoing call you can immediately start the app again once call is established. All in all, a very good first start but future updates will benefit even more.
I have been looking for this answer everywhere with no luck. So here goes:
Will the Tomtom car kit work with an iPod/iPhone pin connector, or is it only compatible with a 3.5mm aux jack?
Thanx for any answers
Hi, Short time lurker, first time poster.
I have been looking for this answer everywhere with no luck. So here goes:
Will the Tomtom car kit work with an iPod/iPhone pin connector, or is it only compatible with a 3.5mm aux jack?
Thanx for any answers
I believe it must work with Apple's connector since they are saying the device has its own GPS and would work with the one in the iPhone. That would require the Apple connector.
I believe it must work with Apple's connector since they are saying the device has its own GPS and would work with the one in the iPhone. That would require the Apple connector.
Sorry, I was a little vague. I know the iPod connector is used for GPS. What I was wondering is if I could used an iPod connector pins to my stereo, or is music only 3.5mm jack?
Sorry, I was a little vague. I know the iPod connector is used for GPS. What I was wondering is if I could used an iPod connector pins to my stereo, or is music only 3.5mm jack?
A dock is needed for that. I THINK the attachment can do that, but I'm not sure. Well have to wait until we can see more about it.