High Definition for TomTom

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions announced the launch of their High Definition Traffic Receiver which will allow both new and existing customers to receive advanced traffic information.

The HD Traffic Receiver works using a built-in SIM card for GPRS connectivity and plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

The features of this device include:
• Highly sensitive GPS receiver
• 4.3 inch full TFT colour LCD touch screen (480 x 272 pixels, 64.000 colours)
• Internal memory 1 GB
• GPRS Modem with built-in SIM card for live data connection
• SD slot (only for additional maps, SD not included)
• Internal Lithium-Ion battery (2 hours operation)
• 119 x 86 x 27 mm
• 230 grams
• Map Coverage: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain (+ Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City

Here is how HD Traffic collects data:
• Traffic data generated by the movement patterns of mobile phones in cars, via mobile phone network
• Third party information provided by traffic authorities and road operators

The TomTom HD Traffic allows users to easily plan the smartest route to their destination due to the combination of the best traffic data form multiple sources and advanced updates on traffic situations. As well as this the HD Traffic covers more roads, so drivers know in advance that the alternative route they take is actually a smarter option, therefore avoiding any unnecessary delays.

The HD Traffic information service is currently available in the Netherlands and is planned to be released in Germany and the United Kingdom later this year with the French service being launched in 2009.