OK, so I hear you regarding the new RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver. You want to know more. So, today, in fancy FAQ style, is a deeper look at this new TomTom accessory.

How much?
$129.95

Where can I get it?
Check the Store Locator on the TomTom homepage, or head over to the webstore TomTom.com.

Where does it get its traffic data?
The receiver gets data from the Clear Channel traffic FM data feed. Here’s a map of all the areas where the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver can provide incident data

Is the traffic data free?
Each RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver comes with a one-year subscription to the traffic data. It will be $59.95 per year thereafter.

Is the Traffic Receiver locked to one device?
No. The RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver can be moved from device-to-device without affecting your subscription. There is an internal timestamp in the receiver that is activated when you first plug it in, however, the TomTom device does not affect this at all.

With which TomTom devices is it compatible?
GO 720
GO 910
GO 510
ONE XL
ONE 3rd Edition

Where can I see it in action?
Check out this video filled with excitement, adventure, romance, and intrigue…
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If you’re an egomaniac like me, you’re ecstatic that the new TomTom GO 720 has record-your-own-voice functionality. With GO 720’s built-in microphone you can record fifty common directions and then listen to your own mellifluous voice as you navigate with ease.

Of course, if you’ve chosen a Computer Voice to provide you with text-to-speech (i.e. including street names) directions, your own voice isn’t the only one you’ll hear. Rather, the TomTom voice and yours will work together.

And, as an added tidbit, you can also share your recorded voice with friends (or enemies I suppose)… Just as I’m about to do for you.

WARNING: Before you do this, TomTom begs that you please backup your device using TomTom HOME. Here’s how.

If you open the root folder of your TomTom GO 720 AND you’ve recorded your own voice, you’ll see a folder called ‘customvoice.’ Contained therein are WAV files of all the directions you’ve recorded. If you haven’t recorded any voice directions, this folder won’t appear.

GO 720 owners, if you want to get a taste of a homebrew TomTom voice but don’t want to go through the process of actually recording your own, here’s a full voice file of yours truly. Just unzip and add it to your TomTom’s root folder or replace your existing voice files for an all together unique and not-all-that-thrilling navigation experiment.

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If you want to win a TomTom ONE, tonight at midnight is the deadline. This is your last call. Put together a one minute video pleading for a TomTom ONE. Most convincing video wins.

Good luck and thanks to all who’ve already submitted!

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