TomTom Rider

Monday, August 27th 2007 - 17:18 CEST - Comments: 0

T omTom, the world's largest navigation solutions provider, announces TomTom Rider 2nd Edition, TomTom's all-in-one navigation solution designed for bikers by bikers. The Rider 2nd Edition combines portability, a sleek design and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface with TomTom's award-winning software. "As the first navigation solution made specifically for motorcycles, TomTom Rider is designed to deliver the best features to riders of all kinds," said TomTom Inc president Jocelyn Vigreux. "Whether riders are looking to navigate to a specific location, take a scenic ride or simply find their way home after getting 'lost' on the open roads, the new Rider 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-use, high-quality navigation experience."

 

 

TomTom Rider 2nd Edition

The TomTom Rider features a simple, easy-to-use touchscreen that is conveniently designed so that riders can operate the device even while using gloves. It comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that provides up to 5 hours of constant driving, or can be wired into a 12v motorcycle battery (with the included power cable) for a constant charge. The Rider comes preloaded with maps of both the United States and Canada. The new TomTom Rider is available now for $699.95. The Car kit accessory is available now and sold separately for $89.95.

 

TomTom motorcycle navigation - Features  

• Sleek design, with newly designed power button
• Rugged "RAM" mount that fits on virtually all motorcycles
• High-quality Cardo rider Bluetooth headset for in-helmet instructions.
• Waterproof to protect device from rain and fuel splashes
• Car kit accessory with separate mount and built-in speaker for cars
• Rugged and secure bike dock for single-handed mounting
• Enhanced quality voice instructions
• Easy to hear beep instructions to replace voice instructions
• Bluetooth for hands-free calling

TomTom Rider motorcycle navigation - Specifications

• 3.5" 320 x 240 full TFT color LCD touchscreen (64k colors)
• CPU 380 MHz, 32MB RAM
• High sensitivity GPS chipset
• Waterproof: IPX7
• Maps of US and Canada preloaded on 1GB SD Card
• SD card slot
• Operating Temperature: 14 to 130 degrees F
• Bluetooth
• Internal lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
• Power source: 12V DC battery, 110V AC charger
• Dimensions: 4.46" x 3.79" x 2.08"
• Weight: 11 ounces

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• GPS unit
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