TomTom Launch New x40 LIVE SatNav Range at IFA (540/740/940)

carl_the_cobbler · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 22, 2007 Posts: 251

Why do you reckon they would revert back to what is a powered mount. I thought the simple mount is a better idea, what with the popularity of the devices with the common criminal.

Is it due to the fact if it wasn't powered the device would need to be bigger and therefore less "pocket" friendly?

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IsLNdbOi · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 14

DennisN · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:12 am Post subject:

IsLNdbOi · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 14

When I said integrate, I meant having the GPS unit plugged into the car's head unit via the GPS unit's cradle (to route the GPS unit's audio to the car's speakers).

With the new mount on these TomTom models, one can leave the mount in the car with all the wires (power, TMC antenna / iPod cable, and audio out cable) plugged into the mount. Then you'd simply place the TomTom in the mount when you get in the car and take it off the mount when you exit the car.

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

I'm one who prefers an active mount solution. I'm well aware of the issue surrounding security etc but detest wires dangling all over the dash.

I use a Carcomm carkit with my workhorse x20 and it fulfils all my needs. The x40 mount is OK but I have my fingers crossed that Carcomm develop an x40 cradle at some point.
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IsLNdbOi · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 14

There's a simple solution to the wires. Drill a hole or holes in an inconspicuous location on your dash. Then route the wires through the holes. I added a hidden 12V DC outlet in the driver side glovebox in my car and my MSN Direct receiver / power adapter for my Garmin is plugged into that. The MSN Direct receiver's cord sneaks through a small gap b/w the glovebox's door and the dash and goes up towards the ball mount I put on the driver side glovebox's lid.

My car's dashboard cover helps hide any extra wire(s) too.

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

I've considered that route but there is no suitable location to get access and I'm not about to drill a hole in the dash top of our car. I have the Carcomm cradle on a Brodit ProClip on the dash and it's all wired in (inc TMC) and works for me.
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IsLNdbOi · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 14

I guess drilling in the dash isn't for everyone. Razz

Any idea when Carcomm will be releasing the CNM-168 (the one that has the TMC AND audio pass-through connections)? It may take Carcomm awhile to create a new cradle for the x40 series since those units now use a proprietary connector.

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

The alternative to wires is the FM TX but that isn't much use when you get close to large cities, I have settled on Bluetooth for the audio from the 720 and 930 so I would assume the new kid on the block sports the BT connection which is a far better sound quality and doesn't suffer from any interference, also one less wire (not that you would notice the reduction in cables in my car) - Mike

DennisN · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject:

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