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Tom Tom GO Personal Navigator Source Code Released

Posted by timothy on from the my-brain-needs-one dept.

Fofer writes "TomTom, makers of personal navigation software for PDA's and cell phones, also have a standalone device called the TomTom GO. Early reviews are excellent, with its sleek design and unique 3-D interface. Unlike other standalone GPS units, this one runs on Linux. It uses an SD card (optionally prefilled with the entire U.S. map) and 11 voices to choose from. More available here for free (in OGG format, no less!). There is also Mac support provided by a 3rd party. The big news is that this week, TomTom finally released the kernel they used, source code, patches, etc. of the device under the GNU General Public License (GPL). This is one sweet looking device and I can't wait to get my hands on one and start tinkering. Hmm... Ogg/MP3 jukebox anyone?"

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  1. Broken link by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    It should be called the "TomTom GO, not the .

  2. Hmmm. by creaturespeaker · · Score: 2, Informative
    The problem with Palms and Pocket PC's for GPS use is that they are not very outdoor proof. Also, the button layout is not very convenient. If you want a good, fairly low priced GPS I recommend the Garmin Quest. You can get it for around 500.

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  3. Re:foreign o the US contingent by Richard5mith · · Score: 4, Informative

    The TomTom Go has a five hour battery life and is easily usable on foot. It's about the size of a Blackberry and fits in the hand without any problems.

  4. Re:Not sure at $900, it's such a great value? by Denix · · Score: 2, Informative
    Walmart.com has it for $736.


    Sounds like $900 is a "suggested retail price."

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  5. Re:Not sure at $900, it's such a great value? by Fofer · · Score: 2, Informative

    Here it is for $570 after rebate:
    http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.as p?id=ttgo &l=shopcart

    MSRP, indeed.