Since I’ve got a bunch of iTunes credit saved up now, I decided to splurge on the TomTom for iPhone application that provides turn by turn directions while you’re driving.
My absolute favorite thing about the iPhone is that with it, I only need one gadget in my purse. My iPhone is replacing my need for a separate cell phone, iPod, Kindle, handheld gaming system, and now turn by turn GPS device.
I didn’t get the GPS system in my car when I bought it because it would’ve added an extra $3000 to the cost. At times I’ve wished I would have spent that extra $3000, but now I’ve got that functionality for $49.95 which is a whole lot cheaper.
The TomTom app is normally $99.99 but through December 28, 2009 only it’s half price so I went ahead and grabbed it now. If you’re thinking about getting it, hurry up and save yourself $50.
If you have a 3g or 3gs iPhone, you do not need the TomTom car kit. If you have an original iPhone or an iPod touch, you can buy the TomTom car kit to add real GPS and be able to use the app but personally, I’d just put the cost of the car kit towards upgrading my phone if I didn’t already have a 3g iPhone.
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