Tom Tom Car Kit Pricing Details...

[aprasad]

If we pay $200 for the hardware, will Tom Tom include application updates for many many years?

The reason we buy new PND's ever 2-3 years id to get new features, improved UI, and updated maps. How much of that is included with this purchase?

That will play a big role in whether to buy this or a Garmin PND.

[lancer3397]

the only thing I don't have is an aux port dammit. but I suppose if I get some sort of external speaker for it to plug into that would be okay.

but like a few have said above.

$200 may seem steep to some, but you are getting the software and a cradle that will do navigation, charging and hands free calling as well.

good price.

[UTVOL06]

I will be buying this. Hopefully it will be compatible when the 2010 iPhone comes out as well.

[BradM73]

I wonder if the mount clears the phone's camera? It would be great if it did and you could shoot video while driving.

[papasmurfrock]

will i be still be able to use this with an iphone 3g or do i have to have a 3gs?

[Tramain]

Originally Posted by papasmurfrock

will i be still be able to use this with an iphone 3g or do i have to have a 3gs?

You will be able to use it with the 3G also.

[papasmurfrock]

ok. thanks! that is good to hear. i have been holding out on an itunes gift certificate for this puppy! hope it's worth it! lol.

[naviwilliams]

I really don't mind paying for applications/software. And, even more so when there are NO monthly fees...

[flyingember]

I don't think it will be $200.

I think this is a company trying to get pre-orders at a premium.

I can see the app costing $80+ with X years upgrades (and in-app purchase for past that) and the dock costing $30-50

[Earless Puppy]

I do not see this selling not thru the App store... Do you really think Apple would push this at the developers conference if it was a free app having the service sold via an outsource payment system... This is going to be one of Apples premium $100 plus apps... Via the App they can even sell the carkit and mail it to you.