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TomTom car kit for iphone

22 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (5)
size (3)
durability (3)
performance (2)

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price (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of TomTom car kit for iphone. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance and size. The durability and usability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom car kit for iphone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review

TomTom Car Kit for iPhone

The TomTom Car Kit for iPhone features a more accurate GPS receiver than the one built into the iPhone; a louder speaker for spoken directions; and a built-in Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone, addressing many of the issues inherent with navigating...

The TomTom navigation app for iPhone is not included with the Car Kit, almost doubling the cost. The Car Kit can't be used with most iPhone cases. Calls and turn-by-turn directions can't be sent through the auxiliary audio output.

The TomTom Car Kit for iPhone lets you consolidate the number of devices carried around by elevating iPhone navigation to a standalone navigation device level. It's pricey, but TomTom gives users a fair amount of functionality for the money.

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

TomTom car kit for iPhone

This TomTom car kit securely mounts your iPhone and enhances GPS performance

EasyPort mount, can be orientated to portrait or landscape modes, improves GPS reception and accuracy, charges your iPhone, line-out port, loud speaker

Expensive, no audio cable included, no FM transmitter, microphone quality not great for phone calls, can't mount an iPhone with a case

The TomTom car kit for iPhone works exactly as intended and provides a secure and practical way to mount your smartphone in the car. It's a little expensive and many will point out that the iPhone's GPS performance should have been better in the first...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

TomTom iPhone car kit

Featuring a built-in GPS receiver, microphone, speaker and charger, TomTom's iPhone car kit has certainly been a long time coming, but it's finally here.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Adam Turner (macworld.com.au)

More than a cradle: TomTom Car Kit for iPhone

TomTom's iPhone car kit with GPS booster and Bluetooth is an excellent way to bridge the gap between your iPhone and your car without going overboard.

Flexible mount; clear speaker; line-out

Expensive; no FM transmitter

This review originally appeared in the May issue of Australian Macworld magazine.

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Karen Haslam (macworld.co.uk)

TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review

Add the Car Kit to TomTom for the iPhone, and you'll get a great improvement in its usefulness.

The Car Kit boosts the GPS sufficiently to make the iPhone app useable

The combination of the iPhone app and Car Kit is pricy when compared to dedicated Tom Tom units

The TomTom app is a handy addition to your iPhone, as long as you fork out for the Car Kit too. However, at £160 for both essential parts of the set up, you might as well invest in a TomTom One, and keep your iPhone handy for phone calls.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Rik Myslewski in San Francisco (reghardware.co.uk)

TomTom iPhone Car Kit

The TomTom Car Kit - plus the firm's much improved software - makes for a very decent iPhone-based satnav. But dedicated units are cheaper.

If you own an iPhone or iPod Touch, TomTom 1.2 coupled with the appropriate TomTom car kit will provide a satisfying satnav experience with niceties not found in lower-priced units. After all - as we said earlier - if you're already an iPhone owner,...

Nov, 2009

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TomTom Car Kit For iPhone

Back in August TomTom released an iPhone application for $100, now they have a car kit for the iPhone.

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

A much needed accessory to an iPhone GPS app

This item is very nice and easy way to keep and charge your iphone in the car, especially if you have downloaded/bought and are using a navigation app such as tomtom or navigon because these tend to suck your battery dry in a matter of minutes.

Charges the iPhoneDramatically increases GPS signalFits well in cradle

Strip iPhone of coveringsVolume control on set is not goodvolume

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Tomtom car kit

Don't buy this. Its design doesn't allow you to use your iPhone or iPod touch with the case on it. The case must be removed every single time you want to use this at kit. If you wNt a car kit like this go get the Magellan kit. It's better and you can...

Jun, 2011