Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/2010/09/02/tomtom_go_live_1000_1005/
TomTom unveils 'super' satnav
Capacitive touchscreens at last
Posted in Science, 2nd September 2010 13:24 GMT
TomTom has launched what it claims are the first of the "super satnavs".
The Go Live 1000 and 1005 both sport capacitive touchscreens allowing drivers to pinch-to-zoom in and out of maps, and scroll through lists with finger swipes. The 1005 has a 5in screen, the 1000 a 4.3in job.
TomTom didn't detail the satnavs' other specs, but it did claim they offer speedier router calculation that its other PNDs thanks to a processor upgrade. They also have a new car mount that hold the satnav in place magnetically.
The new models have the usual map and POI updates, and access to TomTom's Live services and real-world data-based IQ Routes journey planning.
The 1000 and 1005 also come with a year's free access to HD Traffic real-time traffic info.
The 1000 will be available this month for £250 with UK and Ireland maps, or £280 for full European coverage. The 1005 follows in October priced at £300 with Europe-wide mapping. ®