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TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $73.99
You Save: $25.96 (26%)
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Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3 x 8.5 x 6
MPN: 9UOB.017.02
Model: 9UOB.017.02
UPC: 636926036108
EAN: 0636926036108
ASIN: B003DQPE40
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod touch 1st generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB); iPod touch 2nd generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB) | | • | Specially designed mount fixes your iPod touch securely to your windscreen or dashboard | | • | Built-in GPS receiver provides your iPod touch with the capability of a GPS device | | • | Built-in speaker for hearing instructions clearly | | • | Charges your iPod touch while docked |
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Product Description
iPod touch users can now get GPS navigation thanks to the built-in GPS receiver of the TomTom car kit. Keep your iPod touch secure while you're on the move. The specially designed, award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPod touch securely to your windshield or dashboard—perfectly within reach. View your route in either portrait or landscape mode while you listen to your favorite tunes. The TomTom car kit rotates easily to give you the view you prefer. It folds flat, so moving it from car to car is easy and simple. And, with built-in volume controls and a superior speaker, you'll hear every voice instruction loud and clear so you'll never miss a thing. Always on the go? Dock your iPod touch in the mount to charge it as you drive so it will always be fully charged. Separate purchase of app is necessary. Requires a compatible car audio system and audio cable.
Amazon.com Product Description
iPod touch users can now get GPS navigation* thanks to the built-in GPS receiver of the TomTom car kit and enjoy a full in-car experience; from safe and secure docking all the way to playing your favorite tunes over your car stereo.  Give your iPod touch secure docking, GPS capability, and more. |  Specially designed mount fixes your iPod touch securely to your windscreen or dashboard. |  Built-in speaker for hearing instructions clearly. |  Line-out plug and USB port for charging. | Note: TomTom GPS application must be purchased separately. Requires compatible car audio system and audio cable.
Built-In GPS Receiver
The TomTom car kit has a built-in GPS receiver, which provides your iPod touch with the capability of a GPS device. The receiver gives your device a reliable signal - even when driving in high-rise urban areas. Secure Docking
Keep your iPod touch secure while you're on the move. Our specially designed award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPod touch securely to your windscreen or dashboard--perfectly within reach. It lets you rotate the screen for exceptional widescreen route display. And it folds flat, so moving it from car to car is easy and simple. Clear Voice Instructions
With built-in volume controls and its superior speaker, you'll hear every voice instruction loud and clear--so you'll never miss a thing. Charges iPod touch While Driving
Always on the go? Dock your iPod touch in the mount to charge it as you drive, so it will always be fully charged and ready to go, wherever you're going next. Rotates for Optimal Positioning
View your route in either portrait or landscape mode. The TomTom car kit rotates easily, in order to give you the view you prefer. Line Out for Music Playback*
Enjoy the perfect driving soundtrack. Play all your favorite songs through your car's audio system with the optional audio cable*. It even fades music out when receiving calls and giving directions. Compatibility
Works with iPod touch 1st generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB); iPod touch 2nd generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB). Note: Requires iPod touch OS 3.0 or later. Specs
- Dimensions: 5 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 2"
- Weight: 4.1 oz
- GPS receiver: SiRF star 3
- Speaker: 300 to 15 kHz/ 2.0 Watt
- Microphone: -44 +/- 3 dBv
- Operating temperature: 14 to 131 degrees F
- Dock connector: 30 pin Apple connector
- Audio out: 3.5mm audio out
- Volume control: Yes
- Portrait/landscape support: Yes
- Windshield and Dashboard mounting: Yes
- iPod touch charging via CLA: Yes
What's in the Box
Car Kit for iPod touch, USB Car Charger, Adhesive Disks, Docomentation
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| Customer Reviews:
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 A very nice system to keep the gadgets down August 26, 2010
Edmund Zebrowski (Schaumburg IL)
I got this because like so many other people out there I have an I product. Be it an I-phone or an I-touch. (Me I have the I-touch) I also have a Garmen GPS that is a few years old now and have been wishing there was some way to do this sort of thing on my I-Touch.... well now there is. All the package really gets you is a hands free devise to attach to your window, a charger and a line in for your car if you have a MP3 player jack. (Me I don't) what you REALLY need to get is the App for this on the I-Tunes shop. At the time of me writing this the app was $50 and really not a bad price for what you get. I love the ease of the Tom Tom interface and the way it gives you directions. The voices are clean and easy to understand. I don't have a jack in my car to hook it up to my radio but the little built in speaker worked just fine to get me to where I needed to go. What is nice is that I have one less thing to carry around and it charges my I-touch. So while this package is nice it is not 100% needed for the program to run on your phone/touch
It Does What You Want It To Do August 26, 2010
Tim Challies (Oakville, Ontario)
The TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch is a pretty basic product and really, I think all you want to know is, "Does it do what it's supposed to do?" And the answer is, yes. It sticks to the windshield of your car and allows you to use your iPod Touch as a GPS system. Do note, of course, that you will need more than the mount for this to work--you will also need the TomTom app from the iTunes store. That is going to set you back $50. At that price, combined with the mounting kit, you're into roughly the same territory as a mid-range dedicated GPS device (which will have a larger screen at the very least). And since those go on sale here at Amazon all the time, I think I'd be likely to hold out for the dedicated device.
Nevertheless, when rating this particular product I can't deny that it does what it's supposed to and it does it well. The question is simply whether it's the best option...
 Too many unanswered questions August 22, 2010
Cybyl
Received a nice looking unit. Following the included instructions, it failed to detect my iPod Touch 3G. A previous review said that this unit should work with 3rd party software (the competing Magellan iPod GPS kit does), so I used the MotionX Drive app. Unit failed to start or make any indication that it we even functional. The only clue was a screen message that said to purchase their $49 GPS app. Called customer support which said that the unit SHOULD work as-is but recommended the $49 GPS software just to make sure. I asked why I should spend an additional $49 for nonrefundable software if neither of us could determine if the unit even worked beyond an on-screen sales pitch. He recommended returning the unit. I asked about returning the software as well if it did not fix the problem. He said to discuss that with the Apple iTunes store (which rarely refunds on app purchases) . Anyway, I opted to get out while the going was good and, to their credit, Amazon refunded me 100% for the unit. This unit is evidently too new to have a history of user experiences as well as distribution to box retailers to even look at physically.
For ITOUCH ONLY and needs another $50 to buy the software August 17, 2010
Sincerely Yours
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This application really helps to consolidate the use of the itouch that we use a lot for general map reading. However, this is not cheap and you have to factor in another $50 to buy the software before you can even use it. That was a slight downer as at that price, it could have come with a basic program.
the software was easy to install and once itouch was clipped into the kit, we did not find it had any more problems in picking up a signal than our tomtom. At least, it is one less piece of gadget to carry around with us. It was easy to use and we would replace the tomtom once that breaks down. if you have an itouch and is also considering a tomtom/other gps device then I can recommend that you just buy this along with the additional software.
The attachment offers two methods: suction pad to your window screen or a sticky pad if you want the placement on a more permanent surface in your car. We recommend the suction pad if you have to consider these factors: multiple drives with different needs, rentals or even multiple cars.
turn your iPod Touch into a top-notch navigator August 16, 2010
Paul Christensen (West Chester, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of the limitations of the iPod Touch is a lack of built-in GPS. If you're looking for a vehicle-based GPS, then the TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch is well worth considering, given a few limitations.
First of all, you'll need to purchase navigation software from the iTunes AppStore - TomTom, Magellan, or my personal favorite (and highest rated) Navigon. Combined with the cost of this Car Kit, you'll still pay less than a standalone GPS unit, without sacrificing capabilities or performance. NOTE: if you don't buy the TomTom Navigator, make sure to download the FREE "TomTom Car Kit tool" app from the iTunes store. It will help you verify that the iPod Touch is properly mounted (more on that below) and will eliminate the warning message otherwise displayed when first connecting.
Like the corresponding TomTom Car Kit for iPhone, the TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch is a clever design. It attaches to your windshield (or to the included adhesive-backed mounting plastic disc) with a tightening wheel to activate the suction mount. The iPod Touch docks in the TomTom kit where it is secured in place. Unlike the TomTom Kit for iPhone, there isn't enough tolerance provided to accommodate a case, so you'll have to remove your iPod Touch from any case before mounting. Once mounted, the TomTom Kit lets pivot the iPod Touch horizontally or vertically, and you can slide the position to evenly balance it. Very clever, and very steady even when driving.
Power is provided by a 12-volt adapter (which, nicely, is the same adapter that TomTom uses for their Go units, so spares are reasonably priced and easy to find). But, since the iPod Touch doesn't have built-in GPS, you are limited to using this in your vehicle (this is a limitation of the iPod Touch, not this kit).
Spoken directions are provided by the built-in speaker, which is sufficiently loud (comparable to standalone GPS units), and has a volume control on the mount. There is also a standard stereo audio (headphone) connector for routing to your car stereo, if it has audio-in capabilities. And, most of the iPod/iPhone Navigation software will speak directions over playing music (either by pausing or lowering the music volume to speak directions). But this again is a slight problem (again not a fault of this kit) - if you have connected this Kit to your car stereo, and are also connected by BlueTooth with your phone, you won't hear directions spoken if you're on the phone.
Why not a perfect rating? A few notes:
- the Tom Tom iPod Touch kit doesn't provide enough tolerance for even the slimmest of iPod Touch cases (the iPhone TomTom kit can handle cases)
- like the iPhone kit, I found that the iPod Touch doesn't always "connect" properly the first time - you may get an "unsupported accessory" warning, or just no GPS signal. It's easy enough to correct (just undock and re-dock), and the free TomTom car kit app helps you verify the docking was successful, in addition to showing GPS satellite lock. But I would expect the dock to work all the time. Perhaps this is a problem in the iOS itself (I'm running iOS 4.0.2), but it's nevertheless annoying when it does happen.
- Tom Tom doesn't include an audio cable, which would be nice especially since a right-mounted audio cable works better on this kit for cable clutter and balance
If you can accommodate these limitations, and the iPod Touch-imposed issues, then I would highly recommend the TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch. It certainly allows you to consolidate devices (as long as you don't want a GPS you can use outside the car).
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