GPS, TomTom Go Live 1000 to offer capacitive touchscreen, WebKit-based UI
By Vlad Savov 
posted April 27th 2010 6:00AM
posted April 27th 2010 6:00AM
TomTom: One Device, Endless Possibilities
~ New technologically advanced navigation device to make relevant real-time services accessible for all ~
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomTom (AEX:TOM2) today previews the GO LIVE 1000, the first in a whole new generation of navigation devices, designed to bring real-time services to millions of drivers.
"Our customers are relying increasingly on their navigation devices and it is no longer about the destination alone, but also very much about the journey itself"
The new TomTom GO LIVE 1000 is the first TomTom product completely designed for connectivity. Based around a powerful ARM 11 500 Mhz processor, the device also showcases a new Webkit-based user interface and the latest capacitive touch screen technology.
The software and service delivery platform have been optimised for rapid integration of third party applications and easy localisation to match the needs of specific markets or applications. The back end server systems have been completely redesigned, allowing effortless delivery of rich content and downloadable applications, via cable or over the air. All this also makes the TomTom GO LIVE 1000 future proof. It will be much easier than ever before to receive the latest content and relevant information instantly.
Working with partner Vodafone, TomTom has pioneered an innovative new business model, delivering real-time connectivity seamlessly across 33 European countries for the first time. With the GO LIVE 1000 there is no need for subscription or activation, as a full year of services* is now included with the device. This suite of services includes TomTom HD Traffic™, mobile speed cameras and local search in 16 countries.
New routing
TomTom is committed to providing motorists with the best routing technology possible, developing industry firsts IQ Routes™ and HD Traffic™.
For the new platform, TomTom engineers were tasked to design a new routing algorithm that continuously scans the road network for the fastest routes, using these layers of navigation information. This has resulted in a patented super fast routing algorithm that sets new standards in accuracy and speed. And user interface enhancements give drivers a better visual understanding of traffic conditions.
Complete new look and feel
The new user interface and application logic has been much improved. To existing TomTom users, the product will have the familiar TomTom feel, being easy to use and rich in features, but it does that in a much richer graphical environment. The new capacitive touch screen offers crystal clear graphics at high resolution.
"Our customers are relying increasingly on their navigation devices and it is no longer about the destination alone, but also very much about the journey itself", said Corinne Vigreux, managing director TomTom. "The GO LIVE 1000 has been designed to make the journey a relaxed, predictable, safe and enjoyable experience. Thanks to our technologies we know the road ahead and what is happening on the journey. The GO LIVE 1000 will get our customers to their destination easier, safer and faster than ever before."
Richer and more detailed maps, covering two million kilometres more roads and addressable locations across 45 European countries, ensure drivers never have to waste time looking for valuable information regarding their route. Also, a new Park Assist feature automatically informs drivers of car parks near their destination.
*Availability of services will vary per country
Availability
The TomTom GO LIVE 1000 will be available in the summer.
Notes for editors
IQ Routes
TomTom IQ Routes applies the historical travel time experience of millions of drivers to calculate the fastest route possible. The technology is based on historical speed measurements for every time of day, one for every road segment, from large motorways to small local roads. In up to 35% of all cases, the use of IQ Routes results in driving a faster route, saving significant travel time as well as money and fuel.
HD Traffic
TomTom's HD Traffic service is based on the anonymous measurements of ordinary mobile phones moving through the network. A significant proportion of mobile phones on the move are in cars. Analysis of these results gives accurate traffic information for all major and secondary roads. The HD Traffic service is further enhanced with information from TomTom users who wish to share their travel time information anonymously with other users. This contributes to the accuracy and granularity of this unique service. It gives a much more accurate traffic information resource than traditional systems and for much larger territories.
~ New technologically advanced navigation device to make relevant real-time services accessible for all ~
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomTom (AEX:TOM2) today previews the GO LIVE 1000, the first in a whole new generation of navigation devices, designed to bring real-time services to millions of drivers.
"Our customers are relying increasingly on their navigation devices and it is no longer about the destination alone, but also very much about the journey itself"
The new TomTom GO LIVE 1000 is the first TomTom product completely designed for connectivity. Based around a powerful ARM 11 500 Mhz processor, the device also showcases a new Webkit-based user interface and the latest capacitive touch screen technology.
The software and service delivery platform have been optimised for rapid integration of third party applications and easy localisation to match the needs of specific markets or applications. The back end server systems have been completely redesigned, allowing effortless delivery of rich content and downloadable applications, via cable or over the air. All this also makes the TomTom GO LIVE 1000 future proof. It will be much easier than ever before to receive the latest content and relevant information instantly.
Working with partner Vodafone, TomTom has pioneered an innovative new business model, delivering real-time connectivity seamlessly across 33 European countries for the first time. With the GO LIVE 1000 there is no need for subscription or activation, as a full year of services* is now included with the device. This suite of services includes TomTom HD Traffic™, mobile speed cameras and local search in 16 countries.
New routing
TomTom is committed to providing motorists with the best routing technology possible, developing industry firsts IQ Routes™ and HD Traffic™.
For the new platform, TomTom engineers were tasked to design a new routing algorithm that continuously scans the road network for the fastest routes, using these layers of navigation information. This has resulted in a patented super fast routing algorithm that sets new standards in accuracy and speed. And user interface enhancements give drivers a better visual understanding of traffic conditions.
Complete new look and feel
The new user interface and application logic has been much improved. To existing TomTom users, the product will have the familiar TomTom feel, being easy to use and rich in features, but it does that in a much richer graphical environment. The new capacitive touch screen offers crystal clear graphics at high resolution.
"Our customers are relying increasingly on their navigation devices and it is no longer about the destination alone, but also very much about the journey itself", said Corinne Vigreux, managing director TomTom. "The GO LIVE 1000 has been designed to make the journey a relaxed, predictable, safe and enjoyable experience. Thanks to our technologies we know the road ahead and what is happening on the journey. The GO LIVE 1000 will get our customers to their destination easier, safer and faster than ever before."
Richer and more detailed maps, covering two million kilometres more roads and addressable locations across 45 European countries, ensure drivers never have to waste time looking for valuable information regarding their route. Also, a new Park Assist feature automatically informs drivers of car parks near their destination.
*Availability of services will vary per country
Availability
The TomTom GO LIVE 1000 will be available in the summer.
Notes for editors
IQ Routes
TomTom IQ Routes applies the historical travel time experience of millions of drivers to calculate the fastest route possible. The technology is based on historical speed measurements for every time of day, one for every road segment, from large motorways to small local roads. In up to 35% of all cases, the use of IQ Routes results in driving a faster route, saving significant travel time as well as money and fuel.
HD Traffic
TomTom's HD Traffic service is based on the anonymous measurements of ordinary mobile phones moving through the network. A significant proportion of mobile phones on the move are in cars. Analysis of these results gives accurate traffic information for all major and secondary roads. The HD Traffic service is further enhanced with information from TomTom users who wish to share their travel time information anonymously with other users. This contributes to the accuracy and granularity of this unique service. It gives a much more accurate traffic information resource than traditional systems and for much larger territories.
surely this is a dying business, with free nav from ovi and google
@ChairmanMeow
Google's navigation is nice considering it's free, but compared to a dedicated garmin or tomtom device it's very limited.
@ChairmanMeow
Quite. Route calculation is also a snap on new smartphones thanks to all that processing power, and the network is already there to receive traffic notifications etc.
I'd only consider taking a dedicated GPS device for hiking or boating, where you need specialised features and ruggedness.
@ChairmanMeow
wrong dude. google maps and those phone maps only work wherever u have network coverages from the carriers. as far as i know there's still tons of places without coverages. try driving outside of the city and you'll see.
@ChairmanMeow
I don't agree. The stand alone camera is not a dying business even though mobile phones (ie Sony Ericsson) have decent cameras.
@weeman
I don't agree. The stand alone camera is not a dying business because MOST mobile phones do not yet have decent cameras.
they may as well add a phone and become a new smart phone manufacturer.
Google and Nokia are good 'get out of a jam quick' but I wouldn't really rely on those over my TomTom.
@stringent why not? what does a tomtom offer that a phone can't do as well or better?
searching for locations is so much easier with google nav - just put in the business name or navigate straight to a contact rather than having to know the postcode or street name...
Tomtom live services are nothing new in Europe
@bigshape : tomtom live _includes_ access to google to search locations :)
@bigshape Well guys, did you ever think of going abroad where you pay a lot for internet connection? Or. Even if you live in the US there are lots of areas out of the city that have no internet access. Well. Google is completely useless for me. It would be usefull just in case I would only drive in a city and wouldn't travel. But if I would only drive in one city I wouldn't need a GPS because I would perfectly know all the locations I have to visit.
@bigshape Ummm.... Actually work without crashing? Work while talking on the phone (iPhone's lack of Multitasking), ummm... just be a proper navigation unit? Be cheaper (Cradle plus software is almost $200 on the iPhone!)
@malexandria1 how can google navigation be any cheaper? it's free! never had it crash on my magic or my desire and it keeps working whilst on the phone on android. don't know how it works on an iphone so can't really comment on that.
@peterk70
i've also got copilot on my desire which i bought before google nav was an option - this has offline maps so can be used abroad without data connection as it stores the maps on the SD card. it was only £23 so not a big deal.
@oufdu75
tomtom live services have to be paid for to allow use of google searches - that cost is already included in a monthly phone tariff rather than an extra cost of buying a unit and paying an extra subscription.
@bigshape For one thing Google's new base maps are loaded with errors.
Google does not offer traffic avoidance or reroute yet.
Google does not have historical traffic built into routing either so thats a disadvantage for getting the best route especially compared to TomTom whose IQRoutes is as good as it gets on that.
And as has been said these devices operate just fine without a cell signal.
@Krusteaz google nav does have alternate routing and traffic via layers. I know it doesn't work offline but that's why having copilot installed as well is a bonus - I just don't think there are enough benefits to warrant having a separate device for navigation any more.
@bigshape Google does not automatically factor traffic into routing. I have never seen it. You can request an alternate route but thats not auto route via traffic is it?
I depend on my Nav device to navigate. I don't want to be using it for a phone call in the middle of a turn by turn instruction etc. Sorry for anyone who travels a lot it is worth it.
I want intuitive touch screens on devices now.
what took them so long to get capacitive screens???
@dark star
I'm also surprised that its taken this long to see more capacitive screens.
However, I will be sticking with a resistive screen gps. Its cold where I travel and I do not want to have to take off my gloves to use a capacitive screen.
I don't get why capacitive screen would be "better" on a GPS than a regular touchscreen, and including a Web Browser is just stupid and yet another thing for people to be distracted by instead of focusing on the road.
@malexandria1 WebKit-based UI, ala webOS, not a WebKit browser.
Does webkit-based UI mean it can run in a browser?
(since Mobile browser provide location now).
@gpmoo7
webkit UI means it DOES run in a browser, on the actual device.
It means that much more customizable content (graphical) can be created and even user content and menus are possible.
Google Nav, Sprint Nav etc are all nice and convenient, but these GPS units are better for the 'serious' user. I'd use Google Nav on a day-to-day basis but if I was doing a complex, cross-country (or even cross-multiple-states) trip I'd want one of these bad boys. The maps are more accurate, you don't need a cellular signal to use it, and their GPS radio is more powerful than what you find on a cell phone so it tracks more reliably.
For example, when I had a Palm Pre, if I was going very fast it would sometimes not tell me to "bear right" or "turn right" until I was just about to miss the exit or turn. In my mother's car, which has a built-in navigation system, that doesn't happen because the GPS location is refreshed much faster and more accurately.
I see the authored yawned at the 500mhz arm processor but their fantastic reporting skills missed the separate graphics processor and several features including a new SDK available to 3rd parties (via WSJ) and things like parking availability at destinations.
I for one will be happy when this is available in the US.