Most care manufacturers in the US offer a sweet electronics package that includes an in-dash GPS system as an option. If you’ve ever wondered if there are any “gotchas” in buying these systems, here’s one: map upgrades. Let’s take a quick look at the costs to upgrade these systems. The stand alone GPS device market more »

Tom Tom announced version 1.4 of their iPhone application, bringing a wealth of new features that take advantage of iOS 4,. The app sells for $49.99 for the US and $59.99 for Canada. Tom Tom says the updated app is available today. Tom Tom has taken the idea of multitasking to heart. Their new app more »

For motorcyclists, it is probably difficult to find the perfect GPS designed to fit your needs. With the gloves riders usually wear, using the touchscreen on a GPS is probably frustrating and time consuming. The latest motorcycle oriented GPS from TomTom has been redesigned to account for gloves when using the touchscreen. The Urban Rider more »

An announcement came at CES from TomTom about some new additions to some of their latest 2010 GPS models. Since there are so many GPS capable devices, not to mention standalone ones, it is important to offer some unique features in order to entice potential customers. Well, TomTom did just that by offering free lifetime more »

Thanks to a new program, those looking to save a few bucks and at the same time recycle their older model GPS will be able to take care of both at the same time. The program comes courtesy of TomTom, who are offering would be purchasers the ability to “Trade-In. Trade-Up. Get Cash Back.” The more »

Get caught up in a hurry with InterrupTech. You won’t find endless chatter here. We’ve got a timer to move things along. This Week:

• Apple has two tablets?
• Windows Mobile to have two version?
• Navigation apps everywhere
• More navigation
• The Garmin Nuviphone is coming. No, really.
• Sony revamps the PS3.
• RIM is the fastest growing firm according to Fortune.

Wow, I’m actually pretty surprised Navigon announced a new app for the iPhone today. I thought TomTom would be the only major GPS company that would create an app for the iPhone’s new 3.0 software. Navigon officially announced today about a new app, called MobileNavigator, that will make its way to the app store later more »

With the many announcements that took place today at WWDC, I’m pretty shocked about the whole tethering, MMS, and TomTom thing. First of all, really AT&T? You are going to wait until late Summer to unveil MMS? A feature that many cell phones, including Palm Pre already feature? That’s just a slap in a face more »

The TomTom website lists the Go 740 Live price at $369.95, however it can be found much cheaper (currently $319.23) on Amazon. Additionally, the TomTom 740 Live also comes with a 30-day map guarantee where if you purchase a device and then a newer set of maps is released within 30-days you will be able to update for free.

Upon first turning on the unit, you are given the option to go through a basic setup which includes choosing your language, deciding if you want right-handed or left-handed operation, miles or kilometers, how the time should be displayed, setting the time, choosing a voice, choosing a day color scheme, choosing a night color scheme and finally setting your “Home” address. After the setup is complete you are given a brief tour of the unit and what you can expect.

The iPhone, especially with its new 3.0 software, has a lot of nifty features. With the 3.0 software, turn by turn GPS apps will be a possibility. I recently got in contact with three big GPS companies: Garmin, Navigon, and TomTom. I wanted to see if they had any plans for creating a solid GPS app for the iPhone.