TomTom GO I-90 In-Dash PND

TomTom have officially announced their latest, in-dah PNF, known as the TomTom GO I-90, which the company bill as being an ‘integrated navigation infotainment solution’ on account of it serving not only as a navigational aid but also boasting an integrated amplifier, AM/FM radio, RDS, a built in TMC receiver and, thanks to built-in USB connectivity, iPod (or other DAP/PMP) friendliness.

Capable of being fitted into any car, according to TomTom’s press release, the GO I-90 comes with pre-installed Western European mapping (specifically taking in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Vatican City) backed up by TomTom’s Map Share technology (allowing for map updates from the TomTom community), TomTom Safety Alerts, Enhanced Positioning Technology, Improved hands-free calling and, of course, address speech recognition and text-to-speech whilst also offering broad phone compatibility to allow for hands-free calling.

TomTom GO I-90 Key Features:

  • Pre-installed map of Western Europe.
  • TomTom Map Share™ technology – so drivers get daily map changes from the TomTom community.
  • TomTom Safety Alerts, including safety cameras.
  • Enhanced Positioning Technology – for uninterrupted navigation, even in tunnels.
  • Improved hands-free calling – so drivers can make and answer phone calls safely while driving.
  • Help-Me! emergency menu – local information to get help quickly.
  • Optional iPod support – optimal support for iPod playback and iPod charging.
  • Extensive phone compatibility.
  • Optimised TMC reception through the car’s antenna.
  • Latest map guarantee.
  • TomTom HOME desktop software for everything a driver needs to keep the device up to date.
  • Address speech recognition and text-to-speech.
  • USB connection for MP3/I-pod. Radio features • Amplifier (4 x 40 WATT).
  • FM reception.
  • RDS support for PS, AF, TA.
  • AM reception (LW and MW).
  • Built in TMC receiver.
  • Ready for steering wheel control (3rd party accessory).
  • Connectors to car and outside world (GPS, USB, iPod).
  • 2 DIN box.

“We are proud to further expand the footprint of our automotive products, using our experience in the embedded market to deliver the products people want, through various channels,” said Giles Shrimpton, TomTom’s Managing Director AUTO. “This is another example of TomTom’s strategy to deliver a high quality navigation solution to users; however they want to use it.”

The TomTom GO I-90 In-Dash PND is set to become available via ‘specialist retailers throughout Europe’ from December with unit pricing coming in at just shy of €600 excluding optional installation cost.

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