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 Sep 28 2006, 15:36
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Now on yourNAV: Ultra-small TomTom PND upcoming? It looks like TomTom will 'soon' release an ultra-small PND device to the market. This new unit will feature a 2.8 inch screen. Click the headline to read this news post... Click 'REPLY' if you want to reply to this news post The yourNAV team |
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Sep 29 2006, 18:37
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This post has been edited by Gilarion: Sep 29 2006, 18:38 |
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Oct 1 2006, 00:04
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Ohhh I want one! Almost wear it like a watch!
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Oct 1 2006, 00:24
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That'll be the tenth new model since i bought my Classic!!!
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Oct 1 2006, 00:41
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 3/03/2005 From: 51.26.46N - 0.05.07E |
What is to come next?......I know, how about a head-up display
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Oct 1 2006, 18:44
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 22/01/2005 From: Tomorrow's technology, yesterday's maps, brought to you today! |
HA! Yeah..... but imagine if you could wear it! Save all that windscreen malarkey each time you got out of the car eth?
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Oct 1 2006, 19:43
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 3/03/2005 From: 51.26.46N - 0.05.07E |
QUOTE (Wishlist @ Oct 1 2006, 18:44)  HA! Yeah..... but imagine if you could wear it! Save all that windscreen malarkey each time you got out of the car eth? A quick glance at the wrist now and again, brilliant idea, TomTom, are you watching (Pun not intended). It will come 
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Oct 2 2006, 12:08
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QUOTE (biggles150 @ Oct 1 2006, 00:41) What is to come next?......I know, how about a head-up display I was going to mock one up in Photoshop for a laugh, but when I Googled to find a pic of one in a plane to get me started, I found these...    So I don't think it will be very long at all... And also: QUOTE ('Wishlist') but imagine if you could wear it!  but then, what do you tap? 
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Oct 2 2006, 14:11
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Now that is some extremely cool stuff!
Imagine this combined with this technology! http://www.flir.com/imaging/CVS/Applicatio...ionSystems.aspx (also watch the movie!) |
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Oct 2 2006, 14:41
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Remember the story about the woman who set the cruise control on her Winnebago, then went into the back to make a cup of tea? (and she then sued them successfully because they didn't say it only did speed, not the steering!)
Maybe its not far away... |
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Oct 2 2006, 15:23
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Wow Bart, nice find. They should project that on the windshield
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Oct 2 2006, 15:29
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Head-Up Display and a Forward Looking Infra-Red camera are both options on the new 7 Series BMW range. Looks quite cool but the temptation to drive about with no lights on would be too great....!
 Wonder why none of the car manufacturers have approached Tom Tom to provide the built-in Nav unit for their cars? The standard ones I have seen (Ford/Vauxhall/Toyota) are awful and have a very inferior interface. Trouble is how do I get my car up the stairs to dock it to my PC so I can do my weekly firmware update!?!?!?!?!  Cheers Paul -------------------- Tom Tom Go 910 - Happy Days!! - Now back from the TT hospital with
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Oct 2 2006, 17:16
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QUOTE (Paul A @ Oct 2 2006, 16:29) Head-Up Display and a Forward Looking Infra-Red camera are both options on the new 7 Series BMW range. Looks quite cool but the temptation to drive about with no lights on would be too great....! I think it would be pretty easy to combine this with a light-sensor, which would then make sure then headlights are turned on automatically when darkness falls. Or maybe even better: make it so that the headlights are *always* on, like in the Scandinavian countries. (although I do realise this suggestion probably isn't very popular with motorcyclists, because they would become harder to spot in the midst of busy traffic) QUOTE (Paul A @ Oct 2 2006, 16:29) Wonder why none of the car manufacturers have approached Tom Tom to provide the built-in Nav unit for their cars? The standard ones I have seen (Ford/Vauxhall/Toyota) are awful and have a very inferior interface. They already have had contracts with Toyota and Nissan if I'm not mistaken. (sure about Toyota, not so sure about Nissan). QUOTE (Paul A @ Oct 2 2006, 16:29) Trouble is how do I get my car up the stairs to dock it to my PC so I can do my weekly firmware update!?!?!?!?! They could build in a wifi receiver, so that you could update your car's GO from within your house! 
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Oct 2 2006, 20:50
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 22/11/2005 From: Oxfordshire, UK |
QUOTE (Bart @ Oct 2 2006, 17:16) They could build in a wifi receiver, so that you could update your car's GO from within your house! Oh Bart trust you to thing practically about these things, I've just been out to PC World and bought a 40m USB lead!!!  Seriously though, good info, be interesting to see if TT actually makes it in a recognisable form onto any of the mainstream vehicles? Paul This post has been edited by Paul A: Oct 2 2006, 20:51 -------------------- Tom Tom Go 910 - Happy Days!! - Now back from the TT hospital with
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Jan 26 2007, 15:15
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 22/01/2005 From: Tomorrow's technology, yesterday's maps, brought to you today! |
Bart,
 Any more news on these TinyToms? If TT bought the screens in Sept they should be almost cooked by now and ready for serving?
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Jan 26 2007, 18:26
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No, nothing more to report on that. Maybe this next CeBIT? I haven't heard anything more. (and I'm not just saying that because sometimes I'm under NDA. I really haven't heard anything...)
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Jan 26 2007, 21:41
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 22/01/2005 From: Tomorrow's technology, yesterday's maps, brought to you today! |
QUOTE (Bart @ Jan 26 2007, 17:26) No, nothing more to report on that. Maybe this next CeBIT? I haven't heard anything more. (and I'm not just saying that because sometimes I'm under NDA. I really haven't heard anything...) OK. Thanks for the update. Guess it will simmer a while longer then. 
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