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Tom Tom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver | 
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| Brand: TomTom
Category: CE
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $90.44
You Save: $39.51 (30%)
New (6) Used (1) from $90.44
Rating:  27 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.9
MPN: 9V00.080
Model: 9V00.080
UPC: 636926014977
EAN: 0636926014977
ASIN: B000VSWHIO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new and never used in retail packaging. Prompt shipping.
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| Features:
| • | is compatible with the new TomTom GO 920 range, TomTom GO 720, TomTom ONE XL and TomTom ONE 3rd EDITION | | • | 1 year subscription included with 920T or with the RDS-TMC accessory purchased separately. $59.95 renewal, annually | | • | Plug & GO | | • | Most accurate and up-to date traffic information from the best available RDS-TMC providers | | • | Simplicity and Performance |
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Product Description
This new accessory will enable users to receive traffic information via radio signal. The TomTom RDS/TMC Traffic Receiver connects to TomTom GO GPS receivers and will automatically start receiving traffic information from the device. Subscription fee required to receive service to help keep you alert of ongoing traffic issues among participating areas in USA and Canada. The device comes with a 12-month subscription. After that, the subscription may be renewed at about $60 per year.
In addition the TomTom RDS/TMC Traffic Receiver provides TomTom users with alternative routes if delays occur, which ensures limited delays to any journey. The unit interfaces with several TomTom GPS car devices.
The TomTom RDS/TMC Traffic Receiver works by using TMC signals that are received through a normal FM radio antenna and broadcast by national or regional providers. By simply connecting the new TomTom GO device to the RDS/TMC Traffic Receiver, users will automatically receive traffic information via the TMC connection. Once a journey is planned, traffic alerts which relate to the route are clearly displayed in the traffic bar on the right hand side of the screen. When the user taps an icon shown in the traffic bar, they receive further information, such as the cause or kind of delay to traffic, such as an accident or traffic jam. In addition, the TomTom PLUS Traffic service provides up to date information on weather and road conditions. TomTom Traffic is a subscription based service that can be obtained via wireless data connection (GPRS, UMTS etc.).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Two different products with the same name November 2, 2008
I found that the received unit did not match the picture, and was for a different model of TomTom. The third party Vendor, did try to satisfy me, by sending me a replacement, that still wasn't the right product.
It would have been nice if the product description mentioned that some TomTom models apparently have the traffic built in, and only require some sort of antenna.
Eventually, the vendor did reimburse me, after I sent both units back.
I ended up going to a big box store & picked up the correct item, & installed it. The installation was quick & easy, & didn't require any tools, (other than some spit). I did have to update the TomTom One, but that was easy too.
After playing with the unit for a bit, I was able to figure it out, the interface was easy & intuitive, & was able to set a home to work route pretty quickly. With this information the unit was able to calculate a traffic free route, and display a green dot, (no jams).
Since I take a different route home, than the way I came, the traffic module re-calculated, quickly, and displayed an all clear.
Since I commute in a major metropolitan area, I receive updates, as soon as I turn it on. I won't really know if the unit will live up to it's potential, until it saves me from some jam up.
Not worth the extra money, should be in box w/ TomTom August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Given the more than $100 price I paid for this product, i was a little disappointed to find nothing more than a FM radio antennae with a mini-usb connector and 3 suction cups in the box. Considering the cost of manufacturing this has got to be less than $10, the more than 1000% markup has to at least be covering the service that this device allows me to receive.
To their credit, there are no subscription fees for the traffic service once the equipment is owned, at least in my area. The service is extremely lacking though and for use in my every day travel needs, I'm far better off catching the traffic reports on the radio. TomTom will often tell me that I have delays of anywhere from 1 to 12 minutes. I've never bothered to re-route my travel based on delays, but mostly because by the time i learn of a traffic problem, it would take longer to re-route than just continue on my way since this is mostly a problem when crossing the San Francisco bay. With the regard to the SF Bay Bridge, I'm pretty sure that TomTom interprets a "bridge metering lights are on" signal as a one minute delay, where 10 to 15 minutes in the maze would be more accurate plus the delay as we slowly make our way across the bridge.
Some of this could be TomTom mapping software problem as well. If there are accidents on freeway when i leave work, then the side streets i usually take home are also backed up. I saved myself an extra 1/2 hour of drive time last night, but only because i had personal knowledge of even smaller side streets.
I still have this antennae in my car, but it is no longer hanging in my window feeding info to my TomTom. Rather, it sits in my center console / armrest waiting to be tested again at a later date.
 Tom Tom Traffic Receiver July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great item when you are within a big city AND if you do not listen to your IPOD music. We recently went on a cross country trip and when we were in a large city this add-on device worked wonderfully. However when we were listening to our music we never noticed the device telling us of impending traffic delays. I wished the item flashed red when there are impending traffic problems. Otherwise it works great!!
 Worthless and no on line help July 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I Bought the RDS-TMC Traffic receiver for my TomTom920. There were vertually no instructions. Online It is noted If have no Traffic acount. AWhen I click to buy traffic coverage whic is supposed to be included for free it returns me to a site where I have to do the same thing again with no results. I have had it a month in Chicago and it is just another antenna with nothing else, Totally a waste. I am surprised that Amazon would sell such a worthless product and that TomTom will not support it.
Tom Tom traffic & help support June 20, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recently bought the Tom Tom 930 newest model with the traffic receiver. It is a total waste of money. I live in the NY metropolitan area and it shows me that it's recieving the traffic (green light on). However, every time I tell it to re-route me, it says no other route. I know the roads, there is over 5 different routes.
A call to the Tom Tom help desk is useless. They tell me to read the manual or "it should work" or some other crappy answer. In my opinion I would recommend not to buy the traffic reciever for Tom Tom and in fact not happy with Tom Tom since it doesn't know how to use back roads.
the help desk sucks !!
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