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GPS Units

TomTom Rider

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TomTom Rider 3.00

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RRP

$1299.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 28th of March, 2006

What's Hot

Rugged and durable design, Bluetooth handsfree

What's Not

Poor audio quality, Hard to use with gloves

The Final Word

While Tom Tom does get credit for trying with the Rider, there are some key flaws with this GPS solution that have to be overcome.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

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Audio & Speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

115

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

310

Accessories

Car Mounting Kit, Tom Tom Bag, Additional Bluetooth Headset, Additional Battery Cable,

GPS Features

GPS Receiver

Integrated GPS receiver based on SiRF Star III with 20 Channel All-in-view tracking

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

3.5 in

Screen Resolution

320x240

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

32 MB

Navigation Features

Avoid Tolls, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing

Map Modes

2D, 3D

Number of Points of Interest (POIs)

Thousands

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Text-to-speech?

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

300

Processor

Processor Speed

380 Mhz

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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