tomtom rider

glennk · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject:

I have been waiting for the Rider for a while, and judging by some of the hints in here I susspect we may get a review sometime soon Wink

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However if Expansys is any form of indicator, then I feel the price (£700) is going to be to steep.

If anyone around here happens to be doing a review and is listening to this thread, I'd be gratefull if you could take the following into account....

My main requirements from the system (apart from the obvious ability to navigate) would be a mount that is permanently wired to the bike. This mount would have...

1) A 12v power connection (seems this is going to be available looking at the specs).

2) An audio in/out lead for connection to my Starcom/Autocom intercom. The audio out is the most important as it alows the spoken directions to feed into the intercom. The audio in, would hopefully allow a phone conversation to take place using my Starcom/Autocom helmet headset/intercom and a bluetooth phone via the Rider system, although this is not a major issue for me.

3) The ability to quickly atatch/detatch the Rider unit

What I don't want to have to do, is use the TomTom bluetooth headset.

I'm currently using TomTom via a PDA which works well (except for the weatherproofing, which is functional but a bit of a clart). It would be nice to have a purpose designed unit. Im currently looking at a GO 500 (weatherproofing!) or a Garmin 2610.

Just my 2 pennies.

Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:17 pm Post subject:

We're under NDA so can't discuss detailed points nor publish a review but as soon as we are able to we will.

However, the mount allows permanent 12v and the RIDER is quickly removable BUT there is no other audio in/out facility other than the supplied Bluetooth or perhaps another alternative Bluetooth service,
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Eldar · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject:

The information I have ties up with what Darren says - no audio outputs, but if BT headset is not one of the integrated variety and has an audio socket for the headphone(s), then perhaps it might be possible to connect it to an autocom system,

tomthompson · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject:

Notice how they tread so carefully in what they say :D but at least it holds some hope for me Although I am sure to connect to Autocom/starcom it will have to be via bluetooth receiver and 3.5 jack plugs into the intercoms . I can see some advantages in that because it could mean that the bluetooth lives under the seat with the intercom so apart from hardwiring the rider no connecting wires this would also go for the phone as well which would allow for it to stay in my pocket rather than being under the seat as well
So as always until someone bursts my bubble I will stay optimistic and live in my little dream world
Oh by the way I am sure I saw an advert on the net for the rider at £599 but at the moment cant find it again so will carry on searching for you Twisted Evil

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Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

I don't have any firm pricing information but would expect it to be under £600.
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tomthompson · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:15 pm Post subject:

found a site has a price of 599 inc vat at www.navigationcompany.com
Dont know them so cant say what they are like but its a better than the lottery prices that expansys go in for before something is released
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Skippy · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:16 pm Post subject:

dill · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2005 Posts: 74

As no one can get hold of a TomTom External antenna for a car, I bet TomTom will Make thousands available for the rider.

glennk · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:10 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:42 am Post subject:

tomthompson · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:07 pm Post subject:

Darren it must be time for the full reveiw as www.mobilefun.co.uk have them for delivery 5th sept on their website

Twisted Evil

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Darren · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:42 pm Post subject:

Habu · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:22 pm Post subject:

Every pic I've seen of the Rider shows it 'clamped' to bike bars or traditional style handlebars. For us sports bikers (I'm on a Kwak ZX-12R) can the Rider be fitted to bike yokes? TT says it fits any bike. If the fitting is via a clamp then it won't fit my bike Confused

Darren · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:28 pm Post subject:

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