TomTom Launches In-Dash GPS

Yeah, I'm struggling to think of any new cars with a standard double-DIN arrangement... You can of course use fascia adapters to convert from a non-standard dash hole, but I've found these to be flimsy, prone to scratches and sometimes they don't fit flush with the dash or their colour doesn't quite match that of the interior.
Plus, if its going to replace the car's stereo then the audio functions and iPod integration better be up to scratch. Tom Tom don't exactly have pedigree in this area...

At the risk of derisive comments, my Smart ForTwo (451 Pulse) has a double din setting and I think that this would fit very nicely indeed. In fact, next years updates will include a double din pioneer navigation/radio/bluetooth unit in some models. That, however, does include a CD slot. Call me old fashioned, but I'd quite like that backwards compatibility.

What I *do* like, however, is the design of the TomTom unit...it's certainly understated in comparison to its competition.

I understand where StepehenW and Chris are coming from, hence I was saying too little, too late.

Some cars will have a double-din available, but would you fit this? Other manufacturers (Alpine, Pioneer to name a few) have units that do far more and are in the same price league.

I have a 3 series BMW where I have used a facia adapter and changed the factory headunit to an Alpine one - does ipod, dvd, rear camera, satnav, bluetooth.

In my other car, a Renault Espace (where the stereo is in the boot), I've the an Alpine unit professionally cut into the centre glovebox. This does TV, DVD, ipod, rear camera, bluetooth, HDD player, satnav, 3 additional screens, etc.

If I was going through all that trouble, the Tomtom does not appeal because of its spec.

I really do like the Tomtom interface and its ease of use, but this is not enough.

I realise I'm going to sound incredibly boring for talking about road safety, but it occurs to me that such a system would be more likely to distract from the road than a GPS mounted on the window or on top of the dash. In plenty of cars, the slot in question is situated fairly low and will cause you to continually look down, whereas with the more common GPS setup your eyes do not stray too far from the windscreen.