Tom Tom releases enhanced second edition for motorcycles
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
May 6th 2008
Motorcycle GPS
systems are making incredible breakthroughs and offer the
everyday rider the confidence to take trips into the unknown.
TomTom
announced an enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition for motorcycles,
with new available features including TomTom Map Share(TM),
Help Me!, Fuel Prices Service, TomTom Traffic with a 30-day
free trial and new premium maps. In addition, bikers now
have easy access to dedicated trip statistics, allowing them
to see average and maximum speeds per journey, total miles
traveled and distance from home.
Customers who have previously purchased a RIDER 1st or RIDER
2nd Edition can now also benefit from the latest software
features by updating their software free of charge via
TomTom HOME. In addition, when purchasing a new premium map
and a 2 GB SD card (SD card must be purchased separately),
users will also have access to TomTom Map Share(TM). New
maps are available now via TomTom'
website.
The enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition comes preloaded with the
latest Tele Atlas maps of the United States and Canada.
"We aim to provide all TomTom customers with the
highest-quality navigation experience available," said
TomTom Inc. president Jocelyn Vigreux. "Now, RIDER customers
have the same innovative features as users of our automobile
products, most notably TomTom Map Share(TM) and Help Me!.
And, bikers who use the enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition can find
the lowest fuel prices on their route and avoid heavy
traffic areas -- services that can be particularly helpful
as the summer travel season approaches."
Ease of use
The TomTom RIDER features a simple, easy-to-use touchscreen
that is conveniently designed with extra large screen icons
so that bikers can operate the device even easier while
using gloves. It comes with a built-in rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery that provides up to 5 hours of constant
operation, or can be wired into a 12 volt motorcycle battery
(with the included power cable) for a constant charge.
The updated TomTom RIDER for motorcycles enables users to
benefit from the following features:
- TomTom
Map Share(TM) technology that enables users to make
updates and corrections to their own maps instantly and
to benefit from improvements made by other users,
completely free of charge
- Latest
map guarantee so users always have free access to the
latest map available at time of purchase
-
Extensive safety features, including the 'Help Me' menu
that gives drivers direct access to emergency services
and roadside assistance
- Fuel
Prices, an optional subscription service for users to
find the nearest and lowest gas prices
- Trip
statistics so users can keep all the details from their
trip on their device
-
Itinerary planning and sharing to help users create and
manage POI sets and itineraries
In addition, the TomTom RIDER comes with all the
award-winning features of the current TomTom RIDER
pre-installed, including:
- TomTom Traffic*, a subscription option for users to
receive traffic
updates through a data network connection on their cell
phone. A free
30-day trial is available.
- Rugged "RAM" mount that fits on virtually all
motorcycles, is easy to
mount, and can withstand rigorous vibration conditions
common to riding
- High-quality Cardo scala-rider(R) Bluetooth(R)
headset for in-helmet
spoken instructions. The new headset fits open and
closed helmets, and
has exceptional noise cancellation performance to ensure
that bikers
can hear directions and phone calls with unparalleled
clarity.
- Waterproof (IPX-7 standards) to protect device from
rain and fuel
splashes
- Car kit accessory option with separate mount and
built-in speaker for
car usage
- Rugged and secure bike dock for single-handed
mounting
- Enhanced quality voice instructions
- Easy to hear beep instructions as speed increases to
replace voice
instructions
- Bluetooth for hands-free calling
Pricing and Availability
The enhanced TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition is available at
the same price of $649.95.
Technical Specifications
- 3.5" 320 x 240 full TFT color LCD touchscreen (64k
colors)
- High sensitivity GPS chipset
- Waterproof: IPX7
- 2 GB external SD card with maps of US and Canada
preloaded
- Operating Temperature: 14 to 130° F
- Bluetooth(TM)
- Internal lithium-polymer battery (5 hours operation)
- Power source: 12V DC battery, 110V AC charger
- Dimensions: 4.46" x 3.79" x 2.08"
- Weight: 11 ounces
(*) A compatible Bluetooth(TM)-enabled phone with a
wireless data plan is
required to use TomTom Traffic. Please check
Tom Tom's website
for a compatibility list. |
