TomTom XL IQ Routes (XL2 V4) - UK & Europe Sat Nav
UK and Europe Maps, Spoken Street Names, 4.3-inch Widescreen, IQ Routes, Lane Guidance , Traffic Compatible from tomtom

TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 - 4th Edition - UK & Europe

Coverage:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Vatican City.

Also including the connecting roads of Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

XL navigation just got even better

TomTom launches the new XL IQ Routes™ V4 edition2, for cutting-edge navigation – TomTom has made effortless navigation even more sophisticated with the new XL IQ Routes™ edition2. This successor to the award-winning TomTom XL IQ Routes™ edition sports a new simplified menu, along with features such as advanced lane guidance, spoken street names, Map Share™ and of course IQ Routes™. The XL IQ Routes™ edition2 comes with a whole range of relevant features. To calculate the optimum route, TomTom’s innovative IQ Routes™ technology uses real historic car speed measurements from the roads, plus analysis of the time and day of travel. This can save time, as well as money and fuel. Via the large 11cm (4.3”) touch screen drivers can access the new simplified start menu, which now features just two options – ‘Plan route’ or ‘Browse map’. This makes it even easier to get going on the road. Advanced lane guidance is also included, making light work of particularly complex junctions. This feature displays all of the lanes on the device, showing clearly which one drivers should take – and helping to make navigation simpler and even more effortless. The spoken street names feature, meanwhile, also helps drivers keep their eyes on the road as the name of the turning they need is spoken out loud. TomTom also helps drivers navigate with the best quality map at all times. If a new map has been released within 30 days of first using their device, TomTom’s latest map guarantee lets drivers download it once for free via TomTom HOME. And with built-in Map Share™ technology, drivers can make corrections to their map and download free corrections made by millions of other drivers in the TomTom community. Importantly, the new XL IQ Routes™ edition2 is also fully compatible with TomTom’s standard RDS-TMC Traffic service*, which transmits traffic information to the device and then plans an alternative route when one is available.


TomTom XL IQ Routes™ edition2 features include:
Easy to use
• Spoken street names** – reads street names out loud, helping drivers to keep their eyes on the road.
• Plug & Go – the device requires no installation. Simply plug in and tap the touch screen.
• Simplified menu – features two simple options: ‘Plan route’ and ‘Browse map’.
• Loud and clear voice instructions. Maps and best routing
• RDS-TMC Traffic compatibility* – transmits traffic information to the driver’s device, including a description of the situation, the location, the direction of traffic affected, the estimated delay and an alternative route.
• Latest map guarantee – ensures drivers start driving with the latest map. If a new map for the device is released within 30 days of first use, drivers can download it once for free via TomTom HOME.
• Map Share technology – allows drivers to make changes to their own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day, free of charge.
• IQ Routes technology – uses actual road speed data gathered over many years to calculate the fastest route anywhere and at any time of day. Enhanced safety
• Advanced lane guidance – gives drivers extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions.
• Realistic visual instructions – replicates road signs, making them easier to follow.
• Help me! menu – provides direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest emergency providers. * Requires RDS-TMC Traffic Receive accessory and RDS-TMC subscription, sold separately.
** Spoken street names is not available in Nordics and Eastern Europe.


EasyPort(TM) mount:
The TomTom EasyPort(TM) mount has a unique, flexible design, allowing the user to affix their TomTom device securely to the desired position on the windshield, using the mechanical locking system. Once at their destination, the user can then remove it quickly and easily, with one twist, when leaving their vehicle. The clever design allows the driver to fold away the mount neatly onto the TomTom device -- and remove the entire unit, without having to worry about stowing the mount separately.

Safety as a priority
Independent safety research** has shown the importance of audible navigation instructions to road safety. The TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 4th edition has been redesigned, no compromise has been made on audio performance. The TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 now include a much larger, enhanced speaker system, so that the spoken instructions are loud and clear at all times against any background noise within a typical in-car environment.

TomTom's exclusive 'Help Me!' feature will give new TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 users direct access to safety and emergency services information. The extensive 'Help Me!' menu includes information such as emergency and breakdown service numbers, directions to the nearest hospital and car repair service. Advanced safety preferences also allow the user to set their own requirements regarding speed warnings, timed driving breaks and menu accessibility options.


TomTom Map Share(TM)
Users of the new TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 will benefit from TomTom's unique Map Share technology, with millions of corrections and improvements uploaded and shared every month by the TomTom online user community. These can include changes in street names, road speed limits, turn restrictions, traffic directions and road blocks, as well as corrections to Points of Interest, such as phone numbers changes. Map Share enables drivers to receive the corrections from other users or improve their own maps instantly on their device. TomTom has the world's largest satellite navigation community with more than 20 million users, and Map Share means TomTom drivers can always have the most up-to-date maps and inside local knowledge at their fingertips.

Traffic-ready
The new TomTom XL V2 devices can offer the latest and most up- to-date traffic information with an optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver, available for purchase as an accessory.

Latest map guarantee
TomTom portable navigation devices are installed with the latest maps during production, however, customers can be assured that if a new map is released during the first 30 days of using their new device, they are entitled to a free download of the latest map, via TomTom HOME.

TomTom IQ Routes™ technology On TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 - UK & Ireland
The innovative IQ Routes™ technology is based on real average speeds measured on roads, rather than static maximum speeds per road type. This means the new TomTom GO range determines a route by considering all possible routes and then selecting the one that takes the least time. In almost 50% of all journeys, this results in driving a different and faster route, saving significant travel time as well as saving money and fuel.


“With the introduction of IQ Routes™ technology, we continue to focus our efforts on features and content that improve the core navigation experience”, says Harold Goddijn, TomTom’s chief executive officer. “Everyone knows that traffic on Sunday is different to traffic on Monday and this is exactly what has been taken into account on the new TomTom GO. IQ Routes™ delivers what we call ‘intelligent routing’ – an even smarter and efficient way of planning your daily route.”

TomTom IQ Routes™
The new TomTom IQ Routes™ technology is based on actual average speeds on roads, rather than the sign-posted speed limits. This intelligent routing technology is based on anonymous historical speed profiles of over 10 billion kilometres of driven roads, gathered over the years by millions of TomTom users. It takes into account all the factors that may influence the time it takes drivers to get to their destination, including traffic lights, roundabouts, steep slopes and speed bumps.

The TomTom IQ Routes™ speed profile database continues to grow at the rate of over half a billion measurements per day, so the time and spatial accuracy of TomTom IQ Routes™ technology will continually increase. Drivers can be confident that they will always be given the smartest route incorporating detailed local knowledge. This allows for more efficient daily route planning, in particular when driving through urban and mountainous areas.

We all know traffic is different during a Monday morning rush hour from a lazy Sunday afternoon. We all want the best shortcuts to bring us to our destination in the fastest way possible. But heavy traffic, speed bumps, traffic lights, roundabouts and even schoolchildren or shopping crowds can slow you down. That handy shortcut you’re looking for varies depending on time and day. Which means your shortest route isn’t necessarily going to be the fastest all the time!
Let’s take an example:

How it works
Millions of TomTom users worldwide voluntarily provide us with anonymous historical speed-data from each of their journeys every time they connect their device to TomTom HOME .


As a result, TomTom now has a huge database, containing billions of miles of real customer driving experience, collected over the years from more than 7 million TomTom users.


Using this data, TomTom’s unique IQ Routes™ technology calculates your optimal route. This route is based on actual speed data driven on roads, not just maximum speed limits, taking into account any hold-ups that might slow you down (busy junctions, zebra crossings and even shopping crowds).

This data enhances the quality of TomTom navigation across the board, but is particularly helpful in improving the quality of detailed routing we give you for the specific time of day and day of the week of your chosen trip.
Drive like local

So even if you drive through unfamiliar areas, you still can drive like a local by knowing the short cuts that are based on the collective driving experience of millions of TomTom users.
Did you know?
IQ Routes™ technology gives you a faster route in over 50% of all your journeys.

And don’t forget: IQ Routes™ is just one of many groundbreaking TomTom technologies that make your journey quicker, easier, safer, more predictable and less stressful.
A real difference

3 Minutes may not sound much, but it’s over 10% off your journey time. Just consider for a moment how much time that will save you over a whole year… Exactly!

And it’s not just urban driving. Whether its roundabouts, crossroads, schoolchildren or just good old-fashioned congestion. Anywhere the traffic flow can vary, IQ Routes can make a real difference.

Advanced Lane Guidance
In addition, the new TomTom series features Advanced Lane Guidance, a first for the navigation mass market. Advanced Lane Guidance gives drivers a more realistic view and enhanced visual instructions of drivers’ surroundings, ensuring they are better informed about the situation ahead.

With the new Advanced Lane Guidance feature, navigating difficult junctions becomes easier than ever before. The realistic representation of highway junctions on the screen including clear arrows indicating the lane direction, provide drivers with timely instructions to take the correct lane. Static images of road signs, in the same colour as the ones displayed on the road ensure drivers have an even better overview of their surroundings.

Technical specifications: TomTom XL IQ 2 4th Edition


• High quality 4.3 inch colour TFT LCD anti-glare touch screen, widescreen 16:9 format, WQVGA, 480 x 272 pixels, 64k colours
• Dimensions: 118 x 83 x 25 mm
• Weight: 186 grams
• High sensitivity GPS chipset
• Pre-installed maps on internal memory
• Connectivity: mini-USB, RDS-TMC (via mini-USB)
• Internal Lithium-ion battery (up to 3 hours operation)
• Compatibility: Windows and Mac OS X 10.3 and above
• Car speed linked volume
• Enhanced TomTom speaker system
• EasyPort™ mount
• QuickGPSfix™
• Automatic day/night mode
• Password protection
• Compatibility with TomTom HOME.

Whats in the box:

TomTom XL IQ Routes™ edition² Complete portable widescreen satellite navigation system
Easyport™ mount Your EasyPort™ mount folds neatly onto the back of your device, making the whole navigation package fit into your pocket, bag or glove compartment.
USB Car Charger and USB cable For in-car charging of your TomTom XL.
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TomTom XL IQ 2 XL2 V4 - 4th Edition New for 2010