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Ted
New York
August 30, 2009
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SIMPLY TERRIBLE
This is my third GPS, two previous Garmins and an earlier Tom Tom. I use it primerily my motorcycle. 1. It can not be used in a car unless you purchase an accessory which cost around $100 extra. It works barely adequately once you get the car adapter, but not as good as Tom Tom's own car units which sell for less than $200.
I now have about 8000 miles on the motorcycle with the unit. It would be an understatement to say that it is clear that no one who has ever riden a bike had any involvement with its design. The word "abysmal" comes to mind, but worthless may better describe it.
The screen is bright enough to be read at night, but close to completely illegible in daylight. Most of the data is too small to be read on a moving bike under the best of circumstances, but completely invisable in daylight.
I find it inconceivable that this is a version "2" of the product. That implies that they had previously made a worse one at one time. I find that hard to imagine.
I am giving the unit away to a friend who is unlikely to use it for his bike, eating the loss and buying a Garmin.
Pros: can't think of any
Cons: see above
Recommend: NO
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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Patrick
Ontario
August 25, 2009
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HALF PRICE ON AMAZON.CA
Another purchase that does not work right out of the box. The charger unit that is. I also found the same unit on Amazon.ca for alomost half price. The GPS unit has a slow response time and is not as accurate as a Garmin.
Recommend: NO
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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County Mounty
New Brunswick
July 15, 2009
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BEST MOTORCYCLE GPS
The product is out of the Box ready to use, nothing to install or calibrate
Cons: bluetooth headset only one ears should be two
Recommend: YES
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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Jody O'
Dundalk, MD.
April 15, 2009
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TOMTOM RIDER 2
So far I think it's great! I'm still learning the different functions, but it's done everything it claimed.
Pros: easy to read and hear, easy setup
Cons: none that i've found
Recommend: YES
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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Ray
October 9, 2008
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TOMTOM RIDER 2ND EDITION
Purchased last night and looking forward to first ride. Bluetooth synch with IPhone took several attempts, but finally got it to work. Installed the bluetooth headset on half helmet with no problems. I tried to purchase the device from several internet providers, but ended up buying from Best Buy because they were out of stock.
Recommend: YES
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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Keith Fazekas
October 30, 2007
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TOM TOM RIDER 2 SECOND EDITON REVIEW
Purchased about 2 weeks ago. Screen and maps are very clear and easy to read and navigate with colours. Voice directions is clear. Bluetooth headset is not made by tom tom, but it is top of line. PC software is not working and waiting for their downloads on tom tom website as product is so new on the market. This price shown is way below the suggested listing prices and has better extended warrenty here. Suggested list price shown is accurate as I have seen other sites listing for $760 Cdn. range.
Recommend: YES
Tag: tomtom rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review, rider 2nd edition motorcycle gps review
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