TomTom Unveils the TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition For Motorcycles |
Car Kit Accessory With Separate Mount Now Available
CONCORD, Mass., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TomTom, the world's largest
navigation solutions provider, today announces the launch of the new TomTom
RIDER 2nd Edition, TomTom's all-in-one navigation solution designed for
bikers by bikers.
Like all TomTom navigation devices, The RIDER 2nd Edition combines
portability, a sleek design and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface with
TomTom's award-winning software.
"As the first navigation solution made specifically for motorcycles,
TomTom RIDER is designed to deliver the best features to riders of all
kinds," said TomTom Inc president Jocelyn Vigreux. "Whether riders are
looking to navigate to a specific location, take a scenic ride or simply
find their way home after getting 'lost' on the open roads, the new Rider
2nd Edition provides an easy-to-use, high-quality navigation experience."
The TomTom RIDER features a simple, easy-to-use touchscreen that is
conveniently designed so that riders can operate the device even while
using gloves. It comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
that provides up to 5 hours of constant driving, or can be wired into a 12v
motorcycle battery (with the included power cable) for a constant charge.
The RIDER comes preloaded with maps of both the United States and Canada.
New and enhanced features include:
-- Sleek design, with newly designed power button
-- 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 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 new TomTom RIDER is available now for $699.95.
Technical Specifications
-- 3.5" 320 x 240 full TFT color LCD touchscreen (64k colors)
-- CPU 380 MHz, 32MB RAM
-- High sensitivity GPS chipset
-- Waterproof: IPX7
-- Maps of US and Canada preloaded on 1GB SD Card
-- SD card slot
-- Operating Temperature: 14 to 130 degrees F
-- Bluetooth(TM)
-- Internal lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
-- Power source: 12V DC battery, 110V AC charger
-- Dimensions: 4.46" x 3.79" x 2.08"
-- Weight: 11 ounces
TomTom Product Portfolio
Product Key Features Price
TomTom RIDER
2nd Edition - Listed above $699.95
TomTom GO 720 - Free instant maps $499.95
updates with TomTom
MapShare(TM)
- 4.3 inch touchscreen
Spoken street names
- 'Help Me' safety
feature
- Hands-free calling
- Real-time traffic
TomTom ONE XL - 4.3 inch, extra-wide $399.95
touchscreen
- Real-time traffic and
weather
TomTom ONE - Pocket-sized design $299.95
- Real-time traffic and
weather
- World's #1 selling GPS
device
*Car kit accessory is available now and sold separately for $89.95 at
http://www.tomtom.com.
About TomTom
TomTom NV is the world's largest navigation solution provider. TomTom's
products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use
and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which
enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the
award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom ONE range and the TomTom RIDER.
TomTom PLUS, is the location-based content and services offering for
TomTom's navigation products easily available through TomTom HOME. TomTom
also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party
devices; the TomTom NAVIGATOR software for PDA's and smartphones. TomTom
WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation
technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise. TomTom's
products are sold through a network of leading retailers in 25 countries
and online. TomTom was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in
Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at Euronext,
Amsterdam Stock Exchange in The Netherlands. For more information, go to
http://www.tomtom.com.
SOURCE TomTom Inc.
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Karen CK Drake of TomTom Inc.,
+1-978-405-1688, us.publicrelations@tomtom.com; or Will Safer,
+1-212-885-0490, will.safer@hillandknowlton.com, of Hill &
Knowlton for TomTom Inc.
