Tom Tom GPS

Tom Tom GPS began in 1991 as Palmtop, a business to develop applications for the first handheld computers. Initially those applications were business oriented, but soon individuals wanted personal organizers to keep track of their fast paced lives. The company then began to develop games, dictionaries, personal finance products and route planners for PDA's (personal digital assistants). As the demand for these applications grew globally, specifically after the launch of the successful Palm Pilot, the handheld market expanded rapidly and Microsoft also got into the game. Palmtop developed applications for all these units.

Near the end of the 1990's, Palmtop began to spend more time on the development of GPS (Global Positioning System) software, which could identify your location anywhere on Earth. The field of navigation showed incredible opportunity for growth. Palmtop started to focus more and more on navigation solutions like route planners. Mobile opportunities were opening up incredible opportunities.

In 2001 with increased focus and vision on navigation aids a new name was needed. Tom Tom was born. Tom Tom GPS utilized its strengths to create the first mobile automobile in car navigation system utilizing the Global Positioning System. The Tom Tom GPS Navigator was a massive success.

When TomTom GPS Navigator 2 hit the market in 2003, it was clear that more than PDA owners were in need, and wanted, GPS devices. It was dictated by the public that getting from place to place should not require stopping and asking for directions all the time. People wanted a full time map at their disposal that would change to suit their destination.

TomTom GO, introduced in 2004, was hailed as the most easy to use and most portable stand-alone automobile GPS navigation device ever. Then came TomTom MOBILE, a brand new GPS navigation solution designed to make smartphones operate as in-car navigation systems.

TomTom's products emphasize innovation, quality, and simplicity of use, safety and consumer value. These products include all-in-one navigation devices, which allow customers to navigate as soon as they take the GPS unit out of the box. That is the award-winning TomTom GO family of products, the TomTom ONE XL and TomTom ONE products, and the TomTom RIDER for motorcycle and scooter riders.

TomTom also supplies GPS navigation software products that integrate with third party devices. This Is the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and smartphones. The TomTom WORK product line combines intelligent navigation technology with strong communication technology to provide industry leading vehicle tracing and tracking expertise.

TomTom provides customers with foreign language assistance, entertainment, and local weather and traffic information. Get from A to B stress free with TomTom GPS systems.
by Wayne MacLean

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Wayne MacLean is an avid hiker, snowshoeing enthusiast, and loves the outdoors. He is a writer for both online and offline businesses.