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TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigator for Motorcycles and Scooters

TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigator for Motorcycles and Scooters

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Brand: TomTom
Category: CE

List Price: $699.95
Buy New: $362.69
as of 11/21/2009 09:06 EST details
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 45 reviews
Sales Rank: 4439

Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.4
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 2.1 x 3.8

MPN: 1K00.180
Model: 1K00.180
UPC: 636926016841
EAN: 0036926016849
ASIN: B000VB6VOC

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • A rugged waterproof device, anti-glare screen, integrated sun visor, and gloves-on operation give bikers just what they need while riding
  • Spoken turn-by-turn instructions and 3D graphics will guide you to any address in the United States and Canada
  • Navigation instructions are spoken via in-helmet Cardo scala-rider Bluetooth headset for great audio quality
  • Itinerary planning helps riders make the most of their time on the road; with a choice of routes--including shortest and fastest
  • Makes riding even safer with Bluetooth hands-free calling (compatible mobile phone required)

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Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Developed for bikers by bikers, TomTom RIDER is one of the smartest navigation solutions for motorcycles. Switch on and go right out of the box. Just mount the unit on your bike, and you're ready to hit the open road. Turn-by-turn spoken directions guide you safely door-to-door to any address in the United States or Canada.

The smartest navigation solution for motorcycles. Click to enlarge.

Developed for bikers by bikers. Click to enlarge.

Rugged waterproof device, anti-glare screen, integrated sun visor, and gloves-on operation give bikers just what they need while riding. Navigation instructions are spoken via in-helmet Cardo scala-rider Bluetooth headset for great audio quality, external noise cancellation, and added safety and convenience. Itinerary planning helps riders to make the most of their time on the road. And with a choice of routes--including shortest, fastest, non-toll roads, and avoiding highways--you can explore the world your own way.

TomTom RIDER can even be used for safe hands-free calling with your Bluetooth-enabled phone.

TomTom has the most accurate maps, and with TomTom Map Share technology, you instantly can modify street names, street direction, points of interest, and more on your own device.

Included universal RAM mounting kit securely fits most bikes. Optional car mount kit accessory makes it easy to transfer from bike to car.

The TomTom RIDER is the ultimate in smart and easy bike navigation.

RIDER Features

  • Maps of United States and Canada with TomTom Map Share
  • Spoken Instructions
  • Glove-friendly Touchscreen
  • Waterproof
  • Cardo scala-rider Bluetooth headset
  • Universal RAM Mount
  • Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
  • 3.5-inch Touchscreen
  • Car Mount Kit--Optional Accessory

All TomToms Feature

Plug & Go--Works right out of the box.

Preloaded Points of Interest--Easily find millions of gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more on your route.

30-Day Latest Map Guarantee--Up to date, off the shelf.

TomTom Map Share--Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share.

Help Me! Emergency Menu--Easily access local emergency providers, such as police, fire stations, and hospitals.

TomTom HOME--Always up to date.

Traffic Ready--Optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver accessory keeps you up-to-date on traffic events to minimize potential delays.

Fuel Price Service (optional)--Know more, pay less.

Why TomTom?

TomTom believes that personal navigation should be as easy and safe as possible. TomTom develops smart technology that gives you straightforward solutions, innovations to make life easy.

Easy to Use

  • Award-winning navigation software
  • Plug & go

Best Maps

  • 30-Day Latest Map Guarantee
  • Modify your own map and benefit from others' verified changes with TomTom Map Share

Best Routing

  • QuickGPSfix
  • Traffic ready

Leader in Safety

  • Help Me! emergency resources menu
  • Safety preferences menu

About TomTom

Founded in Amsterdam in 1991, TomTom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high-quality products and services.

TomTom is a leading navigation solutions provider with navigation products sold in 30 countries and in over 20 languages. To further its commitment to car navigation, TomTom acquired Tele Atlas maps in 2008 so that the company can continually provide the most up-to-date maps and intelligent routing.

TomTom has its own mapping company!

Did you know that every year, roads change by up to 40% in high-growth areas? Tele Atlas manages this by using the world's most comprehensive systems to identify and incorporate these changes into our maps with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. All TomTom devices benefit from the Tele Atlas advantage--more coverage, more points of interest, and more freshness and accuracy.

What's in the Box

TomTom RIDER, Memory card (SD card) with software and maps, USB cable, High quality Cardo scala-rider wireless Bluetooth headset for in-helmet spoken instructions, RAM Mounting kit



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4 out of 5 stars good but could be better   October 26, 2009
M. Mcdonald (Fern Creek KY, USA)
it's a darn good piece for the bike, lacking a voice for use while driving is a major shorcomming. a small self contained speaker or cheapie blue tooth earpiece would probably suffice.

this is a minor issue, but i can't change the cursor, either. no big deal, functionally, but if a feature is equipped, it should definately work.



1 out of 5 stars Piece of junk, horrible warranty service   October 5, 2009
Arthur H. Penrose (Point Pleasant, NJ USA)
TomTom is without any doubt the WORSE GPS unit/ Customer service / Warranty service of ANY GPS manufacturer.

My first TomTom the on/off switch was so flimsy it would turn the unit on by itself while it was sitting in the car or on a desk. TomTom finally replaced that one under warranty, but the reconditioned repair they sent runs out of battery power after 45 minutes without being plugged in. When turned off fully charged, the battery will be completely dead within a week WITHOUT the unit being turned on.

I called TomTom customer service, and their warranty department tells me they WILL NOT WARRANTY REPLACE a GPS unit that runs at least 30 minutes under battery power. Also, they told me it was normal for their GPS units to run the battery down within a week WHILE TURNED OFF, and will only replace it under warranty if the battery dies completely within 2-3 days while the unit is turned off.

To recap, TomTom warranty says a fully charged battery only lasts 30 minutes, and a fully charged battery will die after 2-3 days with the TomTom GPS TURNED OFF.

So, if you want to be like me and have a hundred dollar paperweight after purchasing it only 10 months ago, buy this GPS for yourself, or even as a gift! Otherwise, I would avoid this manufacturers products entirely.

Arthur Penrose

p.s. TomTom customer service, if you are reading this, my case number for the facts in this review is 091006-000350. I would not want anyone to think I was making any of this up.



1 out of 5 stars Disappointed...   August 31, 2009
J. Paul (Louisiana)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I just got the Rider2 and linked my cell phone. I like the functions and would probably be more favorable to the unit if the mount would charge on my motorcycle. The unit will charge using the AC adaptor but won't charge at the cradle. After doing some diagnostics with a voltmeter, I called support at TomTom. They agreed that it was the mount but will not send me a replacement because they told me today (8/31/09) that they have discontinued the Rider2 and don't have any mounts to send me. I told them that they should have one around there somewhere from a return at least, but Roberta insisted that they don't have spare mounts and that she could give me the names of retail places where I could buy one. I am terribly disappointed in this kind of service on a BRAND NEW device!


5 out of 5 stars Great!   August 24, 2009
M. Kerr (S. Burlington,VT.)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The headset is nice, the GPS works great, I got great service and fast shipping....


3 out of 5 stars So so   August 23, 2009
Victor Pereira Jr.
First unit shipped to me stopped working after about 5 weeks. Amazon shipped me a replacement even though the 30 day guarantee had elapsed. Very nice Amazon.
I bought this unit for a 900 mile trip around Lake George and Lake Champlain to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, and through the White Mountains. The Rider 2 performed flawlessly. The included Bluetooth headset worked well and was audibly clear up to about 70 mph. Above that my the wind around my helmet is too loud. Increasing the headset's volume just leads to distortion.
Problems began when the battery would drain completely inexplicably. Weather it was attached to the wall charger or the bike mount, the Rider 2 would power off and show a dead battery even though it was fully charged minutes earlier. I hpe that this problem was just a fluke and that the replacement unit lasts longer.


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