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TomTom has launched a new customizable GPS, taking into account feedback they have received from bikers.
The company that was founded in 1991 has been making GPS devices for a long time now. The focus has primarily been on GPS for cars. But after taking feedback from countless motorcyclists the company has finally launched a motorcycles specific device. It has some very useful features for a biker.
It allows a rider to choose the most scenic route, with the maximum 'curves'. You can make your map and share it with your riding buddies through Bluetooth. The Dutch company has also been retailing in India with their car specific models. The TomTom Rider will retail for 299$ (Rs 16000 approx.). Though currently not available in India, it might soon find its way to India with the growing motorcycle market, and the biking becoming a true lifestyle statement.
Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director, TomTom Consumer -
Features of the new TomTom Rider -
Winding Roads
TomTom's Windings Roads feature allows bikers to select routes with the most bends for a more exciting ride.
Upload Routes and GoAll-Weather Device
TomTom Rider has a glove-friendly screen that responds instantly to touch. It is designed for any weather conditions, including bright direct sunlight.
Free Lifetime Maps
TomTom Rider includes free Lifetime Maps. For the life of the product, users can download four or more full updates of the map on the device every year, which includes all updates to the road network, addresses and Points of Interest.
Map Share
Users benefit from free Daily Map Changes from the TomTom Map Share community, which includes dynamic changes such as new speed limits and blocked roads. Map Share helps overcome the more frequent road changes and so avoid delays or detours.
Points of Interest
Via TomTom Rider, users can access the Points of Interest feature to find interesting places to stop en-route, such as restaurants, motels and fuel stations. Personalized Points of Interest can also be added, for future reference.
IQ Routes
TomTom's IQ Routes uses real travel times for each and every road shared by millions of riders, therefore providing the optimum route and arrival time
Source: About TomTom - TomTom launches "TomTom Rider" - a new navigation device for bikers
You will surely never get lost again!
The company that was founded in 1991 has been making GPS devices for a long time now. The focus has primarily been on GPS for cars. But after taking feedback from countless motorcyclists the company has finally launched a motorcycles specific device. It has some very useful features for a biker.
It allows a rider to choose the most scenic route, with the maximum 'curves'. You can make your map and share it with your riding buddies through Bluetooth. The Dutch company has also been retailing in India with their car specific models. The TomTom Rider will retail for 299$ (Rs 16000 approx.). Though currently not available in India, it might soon find its way to India with the growing motorcycle market, and the biking becoming a true lifestyle statement.
Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director, TomTom Consumer -
"With TomTom Rider, bikers can not only choose where to go, but more importantly how they want to get there. We listened to feedback from motorbike communities to create a device that was customised for the way they want to ride. We found that the overwhelming majority of bikers use their motorcycle for recreational purposes and many actively seek out routes that offer fantastic scenic touring experiences. TomTom Rider gives bikers the ability to find and ride the best scenic routes in the world."
Winding Roads
TomTom's Windings Roads feature allows bikers to select routes with the most bends for a more exciting ride.
Upload Routes and GoAll-Weather Device
TomTom Rider has a glove-friendly screen that responds instantly to touch. It is designed for any weather conditions, including bright direct sunlight.
Free Lifetime Maps
TomTom Rider includes free Lifetime Maps. For the life of the product, users can download four or more full updates of the map on the device every year, which includes all updates to the road network, addresses and Points of Interest.
Map Share
Users benefit from free Daily Map Changes from the TomTom Map Share community, which includes dynamic changes such as new speed limits and blocked roads. Map Share helps overcome the more frequent road changes and so avoid delays or detours.
Points of Interest
Via TomTom Rider, users can access the Points of Interest feature to find interesting places to stop en-route, such as restaurants, motels and fuel stations. Personalized Points of Interest can also be added, for future reference.
IQ Routes
TomTom's IQ Routes uses real travel times for each and every road shared by millions of riders, therefore providing the optimum route and arrival time
Source: About TomTom - TomTom launches "TomTom Rider" - a new navigation device for bikers
You will surely never get lost again!
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