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Built-in GPS features should mean fewer drop-outs

Tomtom iPhone car kit goes on sale

Use Apple's iPhone as an in-car navigation device

Written by Dinah Greek, Computeractive

The Tomtom European car kit for Apple iPhones has now gone on sale, allowing iPhone owners to use them as in-car navigation devices.

Tomtom said the kit provides not only a safe driving environment but also improved navigation. Features include an adjustable mount that can be moved into the best position for the driver; either on the windscreen or dashboard.

The built-in GPS receiver reduces the chance of signal drop-out in areas where reception is limited, for example in built-up or rural areas.

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The built-in loud speaker allows the driver to hear navigational directions clearly and the microphone has been designed to make it easy to make or receive hands-free calls while driving.

The Tomtom car kit also charges the iPhone while on the go and will play music through a car stereo’s Aux Out port.

The device is on sale at Tomtom’s webstore or the Apple online store priced £99.99.

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