Some of the Points Tom and Craig Discussed
So what makes a GPS device an essential Father’s Day gift? I thought dads already know where they’re going.
When GPS devices first appeared on store shelves several years ago they helped you get from A to B. Now, it’s so much more than that: today’s GPS devices offer a widescreen, added portability and features that make dad and everyone else a much smarter, better informed driver.
Using TomTom GPS devices, Dads will be sure to drive like a local wherever they go without having to stop for directions.
Describe the TomTom XL 340S and GO 740 LIVE.
Sure. These devices represent TomTom’s mid-range and high-end, respectively.
Both come with a widescreen. So, if dad likes the widescreen in his living room, he’s bound to enjoy these widescreen displays in his car.
Tell me more about the XL 340S
The XL 340S has spoken street names; maps of US, Canada and Mexico; TomTom IQ Routes for smart routing; TomTom Map Share, which allows you to input and share your own map corrections and Advance Lane Guidance for help navigating on and off the highway. I should also note it has an impressive 7 million points of interest.
What makes the GO 740 LIVE perfect for dads?
The GO 740 LIVE is TomTom’s first wirelessly connected device in the US, offers many of the features I just mentioned and provides wireless TomTom Traffic, Fuel Prices and Google Local Search among others.
Dads will have the added benefit of real-time information beamed directly to this device. The GO 740 LIVE is ideal for the dad who likes all the bells and whistles. It will ensure he’ll feel like the smartest driver on the road.
What distinguishes these two GPS devices.
The major distinction is the wireless connectivity that comes with the GO 740 LIVE and the real-time, traffic, weather and fuel information, not to mention Google Local Search which gives you a countless number of points of interest
Wireless TomTom Fuel Prices will certainly be a handy feature this summer as fathers take their families on vacation. It never hurts to have the most affordable gas in your tank.
So, what is TomTom IQ Routes and how does it work?
TomTom IQ Routes™ Technology puts the driving experience of millions of TomTom users into your maps. IQ Routes calculates the fastest route possible using actual average speeds of travel on your route rather than only posted speed limits. With TomTom IQ Routes dad will always drive the smartest, most efficient route. IQ Routes saves you time, fuel and money.
Traffic isn’t the same during Monday morning rush hour as it is on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Heavy traffic, rotaries, traffic lights, and even pedestrians or shopping crowds can slow you down. The route you’re looking for changes depending on the day and time, so the shortest route isn’t necessarily going to be the fastest. With TomTom IQ Routes you’ll always drive the fastest route.
It will also ensure that when the kids say, “Are we there yet?,” dad will be able to say no, but we will be at 3:32 p.m.”
How about pricing for these units?
MSRP:
XL 340 - $229.95
XL 340S - $249.95
GO 740 LIVE - $399.95
Heads up: These TomTom devices will be on promotion at the number of retailers as we approach Father’s Day.
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