A recent report on AppleInsider states that TomTom for the iPhone is being sold by pre-order on a UK website for the ex-VAT price of £99 (approx AU$200). Although TomTom officials are yet to confirm that pricing, it does give some hope that the cost of the app may not be as outrageous as first thought. Especially when it appears this pricing will also include the specially designed iPhone mounting device.
However, it is not clear if the stated figures include maps. One approach TomTom may take is to sell the app and hardware for one price, with users able to choose the maps they need for an additional cost.
Other companies have already released Australian turn-by-turn navigation apps, but many customers are holding off waiting for more news on the TomTom release.
For a reminder of how the TomTom is supposed to work, check the clip above from the Apple WWDC earlier in the year.
[Thanks to Yianni for the tip]
One reply on “TomTom for iPhone to be around AU$200?”
It really is quite amazing that it has taken them this long – the cracks in the Apple app system are starting to appear and I’m sure it won’t be long before regulators step in to reign in the monopolistic practices of Apple. The US FCC is already investigating the Google Voice debacle…