Let’s face it – satnavs aren’t exactly breaking the mould these days. More points of interest, faster GPS chips, GPRS connectivity, traffic… every manufacturer is pretty much doing the same thing and trying to tell you they’re unique. TomTom has decided to actually do something a bit different and added the ability to load NRL or AFL related content to your satnav device.
Sure, it’s not practical in any conceivable definition of the word. But if you’re a footy nut, you can add a screen of your favourite team to the device when you start up or shut down, as well as use team mascots as your driving icon, and have all the NRL and AFL stadiums added as POIs on your device. Plus, you can set your satnav to blow an ref’s whistle when you approach a speed or red light camera, and have a crowd cheer effect when you reach your destination.
As I said: not practical in any way. But kind of cool for the footy fan, especially considering it’s free.
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Cameron
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:30 AMThey should broadcast highlights from the game to the satnav and have it pop up on the screen. No different to the traffic info/news alerts available via RDS in the UK!
JB
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:56 AMYeah. That’s just what we need – another reason for drivers to take their attention off the road.
James-Mac
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:47 PMOr points of interest:
“In 100 meters, on your left… is the location where (insert generic footballer) committed (insert generic act of violence, sexual act, or public humiliation).