The new x40 range offers a vast and confusing range of features. Although the below table is necessarily complex it does indicate what is and is not available on each of the three models.
As has already been observed, the 940 is the only model to offer .mp3 playback from music stored internally as well as the only model to come with an FM Transmitter out of the box.
We are seeking clarification on some points presented here, if you have qny queries please post in the forum thread linked at the foot of this page.
Features Comparison Table |
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| Hardware |
| TomTom all in one PND |
x |
x |
x |
| Windscreen suction mount |
x |
x |
x |
| Cigarette Lighter Adapter |
x |
x |
x |
| USB data cable |
- |
- |
- |
| Home dock |
x |
x |
x |
| Carry case |
- |
- |
- |
| Screen cloth |
- |
- |
- |
| AC adapter |
- |
- |
- |
| Adhesive disk |
US/Canada only |
US/Canada only |
US/Canada only |
| Remote control |
- |
- |
- |
| Audio cable |
- |
- |
- |
| External microphone |
- |
- |
- |
| Documentation |
| Installation CD/DVD |
x |
x |
x |
| Installation poster |
Included in User Guide |
Included in User Guide |
Included in User Guide |
| Quick start guide |
New name: User Guide |
New name: User Guide |
New name: User Guide |
| Product code card |
No longer needed |
No longer needed |
No longer needed |
| Services leaflet |
x |
x |
x |
| Maps |
| Maps on internal memory |
x |
x |
x |
| Regional maps |
x |
- |
- |
| Western & Eastern Europe |
- |
x |
- |
| Europe, USA & Canada |
- |
- |
x |
| Map data provider |
Teleatlas |
Teleatlas |
Teleatlas |
| Features |
| Touch screen |
x |
x |
x |
| 3d navigation view |
x |
x |
x |
| Tip feature |
x |
x |
x |
| Extensive guided tour |
x |
x |
x |
| Customisable status bar |
x |
x |
x |
| Turn-by-turn voice instructions |
x |
x |
x |
| Built-in high quality audio speaker |
x |
x |
x |
| Number of spoken languages |
36 |
36 |
36 |
| Number of languages for user interface |
22 |
22 |
22 |
| Number of voices available for route directions |
>50 |
>50 |
>50 |
| Text-to-speech instructions |
x |
x |
x |
| Voice address input |
x |
x |
x |
| Voice command & control |
x |
x |
x |
| Postcode navigation (UK & NL only) |
x |
x |
x |
| TomTom HOME software |
x |
x |
x |
| QuickGPS fix via HOME |
x |
x |
x |
| Start-up configuration |
x |
x |
x |
| Best maps |
| TomTom Map Share compatible |
x |
x |
x |
| Latest Map Guarantee |
x |
x |
x |
| Best routing |
| Door-to-door route planning |
x |
x |
x |
| View route |
x |
x |
x |
| Fast re-routing |
x |
x |
x |
| IQ Routes technology |
x |
x |
x |
| Itinerary planning |
x |
x |
x |
| Multiple routing options |
x |
x |
x |
| Rich POIs |
x |
x |
x |
| Safety |
| Light sensor for auto brightness |
x |
x |
x |
| Remote control |
Optional (Bluetooth) |
Optional (Bluetooth) |
Optional (Bluetooth) |
| Advanced lane guidance |
x |
x |
x |
| Building footprints |
x |
x |
x |
| Car speed linked volume |
x |
x |
x |
| Anti-glare screen |
x |
x |
x |
| Help Me! emergency menu |
x |
x |
x |
| Safety options |
x |
x |
x |
| Password protection |
x |
x |
x |
| Anti theft warning |
x |
x |
x |
| Safety camera support |
x |
x |
x |
| Hands-free calling |
x |
x |
x |
| Automatic pickup to answer your phone calls |
x |
x |
x |
| Smart extras |
| MP3 Player |
- |
- |
x |
| Audio book player |
- |
- |
x |
| Image viewer (JPG/BMP) with slide show |
x |
x |
x |
| Call a point of interest through your device |
x |
x |
x |
| Send position via SMS |
x |
x |
x |
| Audio output options |
Internal/Line/BT |
Internal/Line/BT |
Internal/Line/BT/FM |
| FM transmitter |
- |
- |
Integrated |
| Line/Headphone out |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
| External microphone connection |
no longer needed |
no longer needed |
no longer needed |
| iPod control |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
| Record your own voice instructions |
x |
x |
x |
| Connectivity |
| Integrated GPS antenna |
x |
x |
x |
| Connection for external antenna |
- |
- |
- |
| RDS-TMC Traffic support |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
Via accessory |
| HD traffic support |
NL, UK, CH, DE. FR Integrated |
NL, UK, CH, DE. FR Integrated |
NL, UK, CH, DE. FR Integrated |
| Connectivity via BT: mobile phones |
x |
x |
x |
| Connectivity via BT: handsfree headsets |
x |
x |
x |
| Connectivity via BT: A2DP |
x |
x |
x |
| Fleet management integration for business use |
x |
x |
x |
| LIVE Services |
| Integrated GPRS modem with embedded SIM |
x |
x |
x |
| HD Traffic |
x |
x |
x |
| Safety alerts |
Pre installed in UK, NL, FR - Optional in DE |
Pre installed in UK, NL, FR - Optional in DE |
Pre installed in UK, NL, FR - Optional in DE |
| Fuel prices |
NL, UK, FR |
NL, UK, FR |
NL, UK, FR |
| QuickGPS Fix via connectivity inside |
x |
x |
x |
| Local search with Google |
x |
x |
x |
| Weather |
x |
x |
x |
| Buddies |
x |
x |
x |
| Technical Specification |
| GPRS connectivity inside |
inc 3 months LIVE services in your own country |
inc 3 months LIVE services in your own country |
inc 3 months LIVE services in your own country |
| High sensitivity GPS chipset |
x |
x |
x |
| Screen |
4.3 inch high quality LCD screen, WQVGA, 480 x 272 pixels, 64k colours |
4.3 inch high quality LCD screen, WQVGA, 480 x 272 pixels, 64k colours |
4.3 inch high quality LCD screen, WQVGA, 480 x 272 pixels, 64k colours |
| Internal memory storage |
1 Gb |
2 GB |
4 GB |
| Battery life |
up to 3 hrs |
up to 3 hrs |
up to 3 hrs |
| Measurements |
127 x 85 23mm |
127 x 85 23mm |
127 x 85 23mm |
| Weight |
224 grams |
224 grams |
224 grams |
| SD slot |
- |
- |
- |
| micro SD slot |
x |
x |
x |
| USB |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| Internal rechargeable battery |
Li-Polymer |
Li-Polymer |
Li-Polymer |
| Mac compatible |
Yes, Mac OS X 10.3 and higher |
Yes, Mac OS X 10.3 and higher |
Yes, Mac OS X 10.3 and higher |
by Darren Griffin
