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On the 20th May TomTom announced the latest in their range of connected SatNav systems: the TomTom XL Live. Last week we were invited by TomTom to go to London and view them in action. Of course we took our video equipment and have an interview with Dennis from TomTom explaining the new features of the TomTom XL Live.
The XL Live is a connected version of the TomTom XL IQ reviewed here including a SIM card that works in all the "Live" countries in Europe rather than just your home country. The TomTom XL range of SatNavs is targetted at the mid-range of the GPS users. The XL Live includes full European mapping in 42 countries with Live data in UK, France, Germany Switzerland and Holland.
Comments
Posted by jimbo_hippo on Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:18 pm
Only Tom Tom could launch a feature based on mobile data in a venue with no mobile coverage.
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Posted by 253 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:30 pm
Ummm, well the video was clear and concise. Aaaa the camera angles were good as well.
Every sentence began with Umm or Aaa, what is the cost of using the 'Lie' stuff across Europe. I take it that there is going to be a cost attached to the use of the sim card.
Or do you have to buy that as an extra, haven't paid much attention to the Lie stuff before to be honest.
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Posted by Darren on Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:35 pm
253 Wrote:
Ummm, well the video was clear and concise. Aaaa the camera angles were good as well.
Every sentence began with Umm or Aaa, what is the cost of using the 'Lie' stuff across Europe. I take it that there is going to be a cost attached to the use of the sim card.
Or do you have to buy that as an extra, haven't paid much attention to the Lie stuff before to be honest.
The XL LIVE comes with roaming LIVE services in supported countries as part of the LIVE subscription fee.
Darren Griffin
Posted by MikeB on Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:38 pm
In Darren's (TomTom) defence it is not easy having a camera stuffed in his face and then getting on with a spiel with no auto prompter. I should know I have 4 or 5 takes just doing a 20 second voiceover :D
In response to potential extra charges for Europe there will not be additional fees for Traffic ( and I assume the lesser services like Google, Fuel and Weather) I got the distinct impression that they had not thought about Speed Camera updates abroad though.
Mike Barrett
Posted by 253 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:02 pm
Right, got you. Just read MikeB post above, which is a fuller version than what I read on the Home page (I don't think I clicked on the 'read more' ) bit.
He was clear in what he was saying, fair play, and when up and running knew what he had to say.
You have to make a conscious effort not to hesitate when answering questions.
It also appears that the 'v' key on MBP doesn't work either, have to tap it a couple of times to work.
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Posted by Darren on Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:04 pm
253 Wrote:
It also appears that the 'v' key on MBP doesn't work either, have to tap it a couple of times to work.
Ah, I wondered what the 'Lie' references were all about. Thought it was a dig at TomTom somehow!
Darren Griffin
Posted by a4ace on Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:22 pm
would the europe wide live services apply to go x40 as well?
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Posted by Darren on Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:25 pm
As announced here TomTom are saying existing subscribers to LIVE services on the x40 will receive a free upgrade to allow reception of LIVE services whilst roaming by the end of 2009.
Darren Griffin
Posted by 253 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:59 pm
Darren Wrote:
253 Wrote:
It also appears that the 'v' key on MBP doesn't work either, have to tap it a couple of times to work.
Ah, I wondered what the 'Lie' references were all about. Thought it was a dig at TomTom somehow!
Now, could anybody accuse TT of that?
No, think the keyboard is getting a bit knacked, have to hit the 'v' key in the top left to get it to work. Bit of a pain having to go back and spell check all the time.
Mind you, a possible excuse to justify a new MBP???
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Posted by Darren on Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:02 pm
253 Wrote:
Mind you, a possible excuse to justify a new MBP???
Nice, I've got a 15" Unibody MBP, lovely it is too albeit way OT.
Darren Griffin
Posted by jimbo_hippo on Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:30 am
253 Wrote:
Ummm, well the video was clear and concise. Aaaa the camera angles were good as well.
Every sentence began with Umm or Aaa, what is the cost of using the 'Lie' stuff across Europe. I take it that there is going to be a cost attached to the use of the sim card.
Or do you have to buy that as an extra, haven't paid much attention to the Lie stuff before to be honest.
Hey, I was only commenting on the lack of mobile signal in the venue for a product that needs a signal. Dennis (not Darren I think) from TT was really good at presenting the product. Great confident presentation and I'm certainly not criticising that element. In fact I'm tempted to offer him a job when he gets fed up of the flack he must get on a tradeshow stands open to the public!
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Posted by jimbo_hippo on Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:18 pm
Now, could anybody accuse TT of that?
