{"id":49769,"date":"2013-07-11T13:51:36","date_gmt":"2013-07-11T05:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=49769"},"modified":"2013-07-11T13:51:36","modified_gmt":"2013-07-11T05:51:36","slug":"tomtom-releases-new-5-inch-via-225-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/11\/tomtom-releases-new-5-inch-via-225-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"TomTom releases new 5-inch Via 225 in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, TomTom announces the Via 225. It is a 5-inch GPS navigational device that is the successor for Via 220. The TomTom Via 225 is available at leading retailers at a RRP of S$199. Read on for more details on the device.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"49770\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/11\/tomtom-releases-new-5-inch-via-225-in-singapore\/tt_start25_dock_l_sg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?fit=600%2C474&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,474\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?fit=300%2C237&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?fit=600%2C474&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49770\" alt=\"TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?resize=600%2C474\" width=\"600\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/TT_START25_DOCK_L_SG.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here are the highlights of this product. Key features of the Via 225 include:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li><b>Large 13cm (5.0\u201d) high quality touch screen<\/b> \u2013 Touch screen technology gives you the optimum view with the easiest control to make operating your device a pleasure.<\/li>\n<li><b>Advanced lane guidance<\/b> &#8211; Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don\u2019t miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lifetime Map of Asia <\/b>\u2013 For the life of your product you can download four or more full updates of the map on your device each year, providing you with the most up-to-date maps giving you the quickest, most accurate route possible.<\/li>\n<li><b>Map of 8 Asian Countries<\/b> \u2013 Your device contains the latest maps of Asia covering eight countries including: Brunei, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Philippines.<\/li>\n<li><b>IQ Routes\u2122 Technology<\/b> &#8211; Only TomTom uses actual speed data collected from millions of users to accurately calculate the travel time of your route. It allows for peak hour, traffic lights\u2026 even shopping crowds. So no matter what time it is, you can rely on IQ Routes to tell you when you\u2019ll get there.<\/li>\n<li><b>Parking assist &#8211; <\/b>Since Parking assist is available throughout your journey, you can choose to navigate directly to the nearest car park when planning your route, or find parking en route &#8211; either near your destination or close to your current location.<\/li>\n<li><b>Integrated mounting<\/b> &#8211; A convenient foldaway mount that\u2019s integrated with your device, so it\u2019s always there when you need it.<\/li>\n<li><b>Safety camera alerts<\/b> &#8211; Your device comes with fixed safety camera alerts (speed and red-light) pre-installed, to help you to drive more safely and responsibly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Stress-free Driving with TomTom\u2019s new Via 225<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><i>Latest TomTom 5\u201d GPS with Lifetime Map<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Singapore, 12 July 2013 \u2013 <\/b>TomTom\u2019s track record of making car journeys less stressful for Singapore drivers continues with today\u2019s release of the Via 225.<\/p>\n<p>Winnie Kwan, Senior Marketing Manager Asia Pacific says, the launch of this new device builds on the success of earlier models but now offers the popular 5 inch screen, and\u00a0 map updates for the lifetime of the device.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith lifetime maps of 8 Asian countries including Singapore, advanced lane guidance, IQ Routes, parking assist and many other features, the Via 225 is intended to make driving easier, and less stressful for Singapore drivers,\u201d Kwan says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUltimately, we\u2019re delivering a product that reflects the needs of Singapore drivers, and \u00a0giving them a hassle free driving experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The TomTom Via 225 also offers free daily map changes, based on reports from TomTom\u2019s global Map Share community of 21 million. Map Share technology enables drivers to keep the TomTom map on their device up to date with frequent road changes, such as new speed limits and blocked roads.<\/p>\n<p>The Via 225 is available at leading retailers at a RRP of $199. \u00a0Further information regarding the product can be viewed on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomtom.com\/en_sg\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.tomtom.com\/en_sg\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>&#8211; ENDS &#8211;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About TomTom <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1991, TomTom (TOM2) is a leading provider of navigation and location-based products and services. TomTom maps, traffic information and navigation technology power automotive in-dash systems, mobile devices, web based applications and government and business solutions.<\/p>\n<p>TomTom also designs and manufactures its own location-based products including portable navigation devices and fleet management solutions, as well as GPS-enabled sports watches.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees worldwide and sells its products in over 35 countries.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomtom.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.tomtom.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[ad#boxlist]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, TomTom announces the Via 225. It is a 5-inch GPS navigational device that is the successor for Via 220. 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