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TomTom RIDER (2nd Edition)

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TomTom RIDER (2nd Edition) 3.75

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RRP

$999.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 22nd of January, 2008

What's Hot

Rugged and durable design, clear LCD display, improved audio, Cardo scala-rider Bluetooth headset

What's Not

Interface ill-suited to thick riding gloves, power button occasionally unresponsive

The Final Word

The RIDER 2nd edition offers several significant improvements over its pioneering predecessor, including a superior headset and bike mount. While a few flaws remain, it has managed to avoid most of the key obstacles that hamper other units.

Audio & Speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Silver Black

Length (mm)

113.2

Width (mm)

96.2

Height (mm)

52.9

Weight (g)

310

GPS Features

GPS Receiver

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

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

8 GB

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 (ROM)

32 MB

Navigation Features

Avoid Tolls, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing

Map Modes

2D, 3D

Route Demonstrator

Yes

Text-to-speech?

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

Approx 300

Processor

Processor Speed

380 Mhz

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0

*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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