Tag Archives: car kit
TomTom starter pack giveaway – over $300 worth! – Closed
On the back of our look at TomTom 1.7 and the new HD Traffic service, TomTom got in touch with us and have given us an awesome prize pack to give away. So without further ado check out what’s up for grabs below.
Update 2: With nearly 300 entries we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Ashley Mayo. Thanks to all who entered.
Update: The competition is now closed and we will be selecting a winner at random shortly.…
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TomTom iPhone 4 car kit adapter arrives and we’ve got some spares
Only 2 days ago I reported that the TomTom iPhone 4 car kit adapters were on their way and should be with you within the next two weeks. Well TomTom kindly sent me some early so I thought I show you what you need to know about applying one of these to your $200 car kit. Oh and yes I said some (four to be precise) so if you want one early keep reading. All spares have been claimed.…
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TomTom: Adapters should be arriving in the country very soon
You may remember a couple of months ago TomTom launched a page on their site where you could order an iPhone 4 adapter for your TomTom Car kit. Well, after much waiting it would seem they are on their way!…
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Accessory review: Kensington Dash Mount
My iPhone 4 is my car’s best friend. It’s my music source, my hands-free phone, and my GPS unit. But it’s none of these things without a suitable windshield or dashboard mount. After getting through two generic Chinese knock-off windshield mounts that I had gambled on (they were cheap) and lost, I realised it was time to spend some money on a ‘real’ car solution. I ultimately chose the Kensington Dash Mount from MacSense, but how does it stack up? …
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Free iPhone 4 adaptor for your TomTom car kit
Not so long ago I posted about how you need to add a piece of velcro to your TomTom car kit if you wanted it to work with your iPhone 4. Well it seems TomTom have decided to respond themselves and instead of making you fork out for a new iPhone 4 car kit they are giving away a free adapter to make your current kit work with your new iPhone 4 without the need for the Velcro.…
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iPhone 4 and the TomTom car kit
Why are we looking at the TomTom Car Kit after all this time? Well, there are two scenarios we’re looking at here: firstly, there are those of you who bought the TomTom car kit for your 3G / 3GS and are now switching to an iPhone 4, and then there are those of you that are considering buying it now. Either way, there are things you need to be aware of and you’ll want to watch the video after the break which will guide you on setting-up the TomTom car kit for your iPhone 4. Go on – hit the ‘read more’!…
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A message from TomTom
So we said once we got a response about the TomTom car kit charging issue we would let you know. Well here it is, the “official” response from TomTom. Now sit down, get a coffee and be prepared for a bit of a read as this may take a while….…
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TomTom car kit charging FAIL
Ok so recently I went on a trip from Christchurch to Dunedin, the perfect opportunity for me to play with my TomTom car kit and really give the tun-by-turn apps a run for their money…. or so I thought.…
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Christmas gift ideas: iPhone accessories $55 – $200
Last week, we looked at iPhone accessories that come in at $55 or under. This week, we’re going slightly up the budget ladder to gifts between $55 and $200. Got your wallets ready? Let’s go shopping!…
Read MoreTomTom car kit NZ pricing announced
Here’s an update we’ve been waiting for (it seems like was ages ago we first announced this). The TomTom car kit for iPhone should be available within a week and the price……..…
Read MoreChristmas gift ideas: iPhone accessories for under $55
Yes, it’s that time of the year. Some of you may already have your Christmas shopping under control, but others might be struggling to find the perfect gift. Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you our pick of the many goodies available in categories that suit all budgets. First up, gifts for less than $55. Yes, they exist! We’ll look at iPhone accessories and general Apple gear that might just be the thing you’re looking for for loved ones, or even yourself. Hit the link!…
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Review: TomTom car kit
After months of impatient waiting with little chance of seeing the Tomtom car kit hit the New Zealand retail market anytime soon, I decided to source one via the UK. I had a friend purchase one from the Tomtom UK website and mail it to me in NZ. Hit the link to read my review of the cradle and find out if it’s worth the cash!…
Read MoreTomTom iPhone car kit – with video
We have been receiving a lot of questions about the car kit for TomTom, so we thought we’d get in touch with them to get some answers. Unfortunately at this stage they haven’t given us any details on pricing but have said that they expect it will be available at the end of summer (US). Here’s what they said….…
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