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Thursday, April 3, 2008

TomTom Sat-nav

IQ routing will save you time, money and fuel by considering all possible routes and then selecting the one that takes the least time.

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While all navigation units promise to get you to your destination, TomTom’s 930T guarantees to do so via the quickest route – and it’s set to shake up the market.The device uses the firm’s IQ Routes software, and calculates journey times according to actual speeds rather than legal limits on roads you are travelling on. Roundabouts, traffic lights and jam hotspots are taken into account, based on data gathered over billions of miles of roads from owners updating their system. So instead of selecting the shortest route, the 930T considers the day and time, and also whether the road is likely to be congested or slower than an alternative.While the ‘intelligent’ route it then comes up with will often be longer, it will get you to where you want to be more quickly thanks to higher average speeds. The unit also has a Traffic Message Channel feature, as well as Advanced Lane Guidance, which shows detailed images of complex junctions.There’s a 4.3-inch touchscreen, and the unit has mapping for 35 countries. What’s more, it incorporates a safety camera database, plus an FM transmitter to relay instructions through the in-car stereo. Add a new, high-quality finish, and it’s a tempting package.Source

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