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Audi A8 with Audi Connect
Audi's famous motto "vorsprung durch technik" translates as "forward through technology" and Audi Connect represents the latest in in-car technology.
The main features of the system are:
Navigation: Audi connect enables you to navigate using true-to-life Google Earth images. The system downloads high-resolution aerial and satellite images, photos, geological formations, road names/numbers and business listings to make the data even more useful.
Thanks to Google Street View you can see what the destination looks like while you are still driving there: just "run through" the street views made up of numerous photos and look at it from every perspective.
Wireless Networking
With Audi connect your vehicle can now go online at any time with
an integrated wireless hotspot. The driver can then enjoy news,
traffic information and weather reports etc while passengers can
surf the internet with up to eight mobile devices and download
their e-mails.
Note: Audi Connect contains Online Navigation with Google Maps and Street View, Point of Interest Search with Wikipedia Entries and WiFi Hotspot Capability. (Online service require compatible mobile with data connection, additional charges may apply)
Website: www.audi.co.nz
Available from: Audi Dealers nationwide http://www.audi.co.nz/nz/brand/en/dealerships.html
Price: Audi Connect comes as standard on new vehicles in the top
half of the Audi range (from the A5 up).
Vehicle shown: Audi A8, 3.0 ltr TDI Quattro. Retail Pricing
$187,200
TomTom 620
TomTom's biggest screen yet on new Via 620 means easier, safer driving
With an extra-large 6-inch screen the Via 620 features sharper screen clarity as well as bigger menus and buttons, helping drivers enjoy a clearer, easier and safer navigation experience.
The TomTom Via 620 also offers lifetime free daily map changes and comes loaded with the most recent maps of New Zealand and Australia. Daily updates are based on reports from TomTom's Map Share community of 21 million, and help drivers to deal with frequent road changes such as new speed limits and blocked roads.
Website: www.tomtom.com
Available from: Leading electronics retailers.
Price: $329.00
Giveaway: Head on over to John's blog to put your name in the draw to win the TomTom 620. www.thegadgetguy.co.nz
All prices correct at time of publishing. Products subject to
availability.