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COMEX 2012 promotions listing

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

COMEX 2012 starts tomorrow at the Suntec Singapore. Here’s a listing of some of the promotions and flyers for the four-day IT exhibition.

COMEX 2012 is from 30 August (Thursday) to 2 September (Sunday), 12 noon to 9pm, at Levels 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. Admission FREE.

COMEX 2012 is from 30 August (Thursday) to 2 September (Sunday), 12 noon to 9pm, at Levels 3, 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore. Admission FREE.

Click on the links below to check out the deals and promotions from each brand. To see a consolidated list of postings related to COMEX 2012, click here.

You can also click on the COMEX 2012 button (that looks like the logo above, on every page of tech4tea.com during COMEX 2012) near the top of the sidebar on the right and below the search box.

Floor plans of exhibitors at Levels 4 and 6 of Suntec Singapore can be found here.

COMEX 2012 promotions: TomTom

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

TomTom will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3, Booth 3015 and Level 6, Booth 6731.

COMEX 2012 discounts for TomTom GPS.

COMEX 2012 discounts for TomTom GPS.

TomTom is launching a range of Nike+ Sportwatches and offering COMEX 2012 discounts to its GPS portable navigation devices.

Nike+ Sportwatch Edition Price
Anthracite / Blue Glow S$249
Black/Anthracite S$279
Black/Volt S$279

All Nike+ Sportwatch users can now access Nike’s intelligent measure of athletic ability, Nikefuel.

This converts a runner’s mileage into universal units that measure movements in a wide variety of different sports.

As a result, it’s easy for people to compare their performance against that of athletes in other sports, and share their achievements with friends.

TomTom is launching the range of Nike+ Sportwatches during COMEX 2012.

TomTom is launching the range of Nike+ Sportwatches during COMEX 2012.

With the purchase of any TomTom GPS at Comex 2012, customers will also receive a Lifetime South East Asia Map Update Service subscription.

TomTom Model Normal RRP COMEX 2012 Discount
Via 220 S$199 S$149 S$50
Via 260 S$239 S$169 S$70
Via 280 S$279 S$199 S$80
Via 620 S$299 S$279 S$20
GO 2050 S$399 S$299 S$100
GO 2050 World S$479 S$379 S$100

Drivers will receive lifetime updates for the maps of: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Hong Kong & Macau, all 7 of which come pre-loaded on TomTom devices.

TomTom updates its Navigation app for iPhone and iPad

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

TomTom has launched a new version (v1.11) of its Navigation app for iPhone and iPad. Users will be able to navigate to addresses found on the Internet, search with foursquare, and get the very latest TomTom maps.

Customers with an older version of the app can download it for free. For new customers, the app can be purchased for US$49.99 at the Apple App Store.

TomTom Navigation app for iPhone/iPad v1.11

TomTom Navigation app for iPhone/iPad v1.11

Drivers can now quickly and easily navigate to places they’ve found on websites and other apps by copying an address and pasting it into their TomTom Navigation app.

There’s no need to type as the app will automatically work out the destination and direct them straight there.

While v1.10 integrated Facebook with the app, v1.11 adds foursquare.

After linking foursquare to the TomTom app, users can search and navigate to their favourite foursquare places, checking in to collect points on arrival.

TomTom to help ease London traffic congestion during the Olympics

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

There will be numerous road disruptions in London during the 2012 Olympics. TomTom will be providing – at 6pm every day – the latest map updates on road changes for the following day, via the Map Share community.

TomTom will provide free map updates to help alleviate traffic congestion during the London 2012 Olympics.

TomTom will provide free map updates to help alleviate traffic congestion during the London 2012 Olympics.

Good news for those driving in London during the Summer Olympics, which opens on 27 July and ends on 12 August.

TomTom’s map experts have predicted that 28 July is likely to be the most disrupted travel day in and around London with more than 9000 road changes.

The next most congested day is likely to be August 1 when more than 3000 changes will be made.

With the temporary road closures, changes in traffic flow and turn restrictions, TomTom will be helping drivers avoid travel disruptions with additional daily updates to their maps via the Map Share community.

After 6pm (GMT) every day, TomTom users will be able to download – for free – the following day’s road changes to their navigation device and reset any changes no longer required from the previous day for free.

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New GPS portable navigation device: TomTom Via 620

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

TomTom has launched in Singapore its latest GPS portable navigation device (PND). The Via 620 has a monstrous 6-inch touch screen, a dual-mounting system and a high resolution widescreen (WVGA 800 x 480 pixels).

It is available now at S$299, and comes with free lifetime maps of South East Asia.

TomTom Via 620 - available now at S$299, with free lifetime maps of South East Asia.

TomTom Via 620 – available now at S$299, with free lifetime maps of South East Asia.

The Via 620 has the largest screen and resolution amongst the PNDs made by TomTom.

The TomTom Via 620 can either be mounted on the windscreen ...

The TomTom Via 620 can either be mounted on the windscreen …

The result is sharper screen clarity and bigger on-screen buttons.

This provides drivers a clearer view of the route and easier interaction with the device.

The Via 620 is loaded with the maps of seven countries/territories across South East Asia – allowing for easy regional navigation.

From now till 31 October 2012, users are entitled to a Lifetime South East Asia Map Update Service Subscription.

This means that TomTom users get free lifetime updates of the maps for seven South East Asia countries/territories.

... or the TomTom Via 620 can be mounted on the dashboard.

… or it can be mounted on the dashboard.

The promotion also comes with the purchase of any TomTom Via and GO series GPS.

The seven countries/territories are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Hong Kong and Macau.

With road networks changing on an average 15 per cent a year, the map update service ensures that TomTom drivers enjoy timely free map updates, with four new maps of South East Asia released each year.

Drivers also benefit from free daily map changes, based on reports from TomTom’s Map Share Community of 21 million.

Drivers, particularly those with larger vehicles, will find the Via 620 practical, clear and easy-to-use, translating to better confidence on the road,” said Chris Kearney, Vice President, TomTom Asia Pacific.These help drivers deal with frequent road changes such as new speed limits and blocked roads.

IQ Routes has also been enhanced to accurately give drivers the best route and arrival time, based on real travel times shared by millions of drivers.

The new “split-screen” Advanced Lane Guidance view gives drivers extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions.

Event: Launch of TomTom Via 620 and Map Share

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

TomTom has launched its latest GPS PND (portable navigation device) today and has enabled all of its 60 million PNDs to receive free daily map changes.

TomTom launched the Via 620 at Ku De Ta atop Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

TomTom launched the Via 620 at Ku De Ta atop Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

The Via 620 (S$299) has the largest screen and resolution amongst the PNDs made by TomTom (Read about the details of the Via 620 here).

“The roads in Singapore change all the time, sometimes with roadworks springing up overnight. Driving to a destination may take longer than usual as the familiar routes could be closed overnight. Knowing about these changes before setting off can save drivers a lot of time and help reduce overall congestion,” says Valerie Cross, TomTom Public Relations Manager Asia Pacific.At the same time, free daily map changes via the TomTom Map Share community allows drivers to personalise the TomTom map on their own device and also share and receive map changes with the Map Share community around the world.

Map Share was previously only available on a limited number of TomTom devices.

Map Share technology enables drivers to keep the TomTom map on their device up to date with immediate changes in their area.

Drivers then have the choice to share those road changes with TomTom and the broader Map Share community.

Map Share enables people to quickly and easily report and share the most frequent road changes.

TomTom Via 620

TomTom Via 620

More structural, long-term changes such as the addition of roads or roundabouts are validated and updated within TomTom’s maps and made available on a quarterly basis.

TomTom applies a hybrid approach to map-making that includes the combination of authoritative sources, such as field collection, government data or satellite imagery, with community input to ensure its maps accurately reflect reality.

From today, all TomTom Via and GO customers will be able to receive free daily map changes from the TomTom Map Share Community via a simple, free software update.

Daily map changes include the more dynamic, frequent changes that drivers are likely to encounter such as:

  • Changed speed limits
  • New street names
  • Blocked roads
  • New traffic directions
  • Altered turn restrictions

Drivers have control over which daily map changes they load onto their device.

They can choose to accept changes submitted by some or many other Map Share users, or only those verified by TomTom.

View TomTom’s video on Map Share and free daily updates below.

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TomTom expands mapping footprint in Asia Pacific region

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

Here are some CommunicAsia2012 highlights of TomTom’s latest map products for the Asia Pacific region, which includes new coverage and features for automotive, enterprise and government customers.

TomTom expands mapping footprint in Asia Pacific region with map updates

TomTom expands mapping footprint in Asia Pacific region with map updates

But TomTom is gearing up for something big come July. And I mean BIG – literally! Check in on 5 July to find out more.

In the meantime, here are more details of TomTom’s latest map update release.

  • The introduction of Voice Maps in Thai and Bahasa Indonesian; the first Voice Maps product supporting tonal languages where different tones distinguish different meanings of a word.
  • Visualization enhanced with additional 3D Landmarks for important buildings, 2D building footprints and Junction Views for complex intersections throughout the region.
  • The debut of lane and signpost information added in inner-city areas of central Bangkok, enabling easier, more efficient and safer routing.
  • The street network in over 100 cities in India and nearly 83,000 km in China upgraded to full attribution, supporting the most demanding navigation applications.
  • Continuous coverage and content expansion and improvements in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Viet Nam.
  • The addition of nearly 1 million Address Points throughout the region to support accurate geocoding and navigation.

PC Show 2012 promotions listing

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

This year’s PC Show 2012 is at Suntec Singapore from 7 June (Thursday) till 10 June (Sunday). Here’s a listing of some of the promotions and flyers for the four-day IT exhibition.

PC Show 2012 from 7 - 10 June at Suntec Singapore from 12 - 9 pm. Admission FREE.
Click on the links below to check out the deals and promotions from the brand. To see a consolidated list of postings related to PC Show 2012, click here. You can also click on the button near the top of the sidebar on the right that looks like the logo above.

Floor plans for Levels 4 and 6 can be found here.

PC Show 2012 promotions: TomTom

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

TomTom will be at the PC Show 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Level 3 Concourse, Booth 304; and Level 4, Booth A2022.

TomTom's PC Show 2012 promotions for portable GPS navigation devices.

Click on picture to view/download TomTom's PC Show 2012 brochures.

With the purchase of any TomTom GPS at the PC Show, customers will, for the first time ever, receive Lifetime Maps of South East Asia.

With road networks changing on average 15% a year, the map update service ensures that TomTom drivers enjoy a lifetime of free map updates – with four new maps of South East Asia released each year.

This means drivers will receive lifetime updates for the maps of: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Hong Kong & Macau, all 7 of which come pre-loaded on TomTom devices.

TomTom will be at Level 3 Concourse, Booth 304; and Level 4, Booth A2022 during PC Show 2012.

Click to enlarge to see TomTom is located at the PC Show 2012.

TomTom is also offering S$50 off the VIA 220 (S$149) & VIA 280 (S$229) as well as GO 2050 (S$349) & GO2050 World (S$429). The VIA 260 (S$149) will be discounted by S$40. Prices in brackets are AFTER discounts.

Here’s the brochure for TomTom’s PC Show 2012 promotions for in-car location and navigation products and services.

New TomTom App for iPhone/iPad available in iTunes

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

TomTom South East Asia V1.10 is now available in the iTunes store. Priced at US$69.99, existing V1.9 users can download the update for free.

TomTom App for iPhone/iPad South East Asia V1.10 available now on iTunes.

TomTom App for iPhone/iPad South East Asia V1.10 available now on iTunes.

The latest version of the TomTom App integrates TomTom navigation with social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter – allowing users to navigate to friends, places and events more easily.

TomTom App for iPhone/iPad South East Asia V1.10 First previewed during CES 2012 in January, the TomTom navigation app for iPhone and iPad fully supports social networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation.

The new version automatically plans routes based on information from Facebook events and places.

Additionally, drivers can use the app to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and by SMS text.

The app offers regional coverage and the update includes the latest maps of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei.