Keep in mind that line of VIA navigators we peeked back at CES? Appears like today’s your lucky day in case you were holding off you bought one. TomTom just announced retail availability of the VIA 1505, 1535, 1405 and 1435 in North America, and all of ‘em will also be picked up with lifetime maps and / or lifetime traffic. The 14xx models can be boasting a 4.3-inch panel, while the 15xx editions gain a 5-inch display; everything includes the corporate’s new fold-and-go EasyPort mount, and variants do appear available with Bluetooth and advanced voice recognition. Search for the crowd to begin populating shelves this weekend for $169 and up… in the event you can have the ability to find your local Best Buy, that’s.
TomTom Announces Availability of VIA Series in North AmericaNew Series Introduces Important Safety-Enhancing Features to Mid-Range Models
Concord, MA, April 1, 2011 – TomTom, the sector’s leading provider of location and navigation services and products, today announced the provision of the VIA Series within the Usa and Canada. The hot TomTom VIA navigation devices, previously announced on the Consumer Electronics Show, offer consumers a robust navigation experience with a swish new design, an enhanced software platform, and premium safety-enhancing features equivalent to Intuitive Voice Recognition and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling.
Offering much more choices for drivers, the hot VIA Series encompasses a range of models, including the 4.3″ VIA 1405 and 1435, in addition to the 5″ VIA 1505 and 1535. Consumers may also give you the option to buy these models with Lifetime Maps and/or Lifetime Traffic**.
New Design
Drivers will travel popular with TomTom VIA’s super-slim design and its new, integrated and innovative fold-and-go EasyPort® mount. This handy mounting system makes it possible for easy positioning of the device either at the windshield or the dash and the device orients the display with an invaluable flip-screen feature.The devices might be offered in two finishes – the VIA 1435 and 1535 contains a contemporary brushed-aluminum finish, while the VIA 1405 and 1505 range offers a classic, black finish.
Premium Safety-Enhancing Features
The VIA 1435 and 1535 range offers drivers a set of premium safety-enhancing features, including Intuitive Voice Control and Bluetooth Hands-Free calling, that let drivers to maintain their eyes at the road and hands at the wheel.The recent and improved Intuitive Voice Recognition at the VIA 1435 and 1535 allows drivers to make use of voice commands which might be spoken naturally, in a single simple step. For example, drivers can now say “Take me to 55 Main Street, Anywhere, USA” in a single simple step instead of breaking apart the address by city, state, street and street number.
Smart User Interface
The VIA products will include the most recent version of TomTom’s acclaimed, new navigation software to provide drivers a global-class navigation experience. Drivers shall be capable of plan routes easily and quickly with faster route-planning and a bright touch-screen.Features Overview
- Intuitive Voice Recognition (optional)
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling* (optional)
- Integrated Mount with flip-screen
- Crisp, sharp graphics and intuitive user menus
- Expanded driving view on 4.3″ or 5″ touch screens
- Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates** (optional)
- Spoken Street Names
- Advanced Lane GuidanceAvailability and Pricing
The VIA would be available at retail locations starting April 1. MSRP begins at $169.
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