TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition gets updated with new features

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 24th 2008 at 9:49AM

With prime motorcycling weather nearly here, TomTom has prepped an update to bring a handful of new features to its RIDER 2nd Edition. Aside from including Map Share technology and the "Help Me" menu, the enhanced 2nd Edition GPS will also provide a latest map guarantee, trip statistics and itinerary planning. Reportedly, the upgraded unit will go on sale early next month for £349.99 ($691) / £399.99 ($790) depending on whether you're picking up UK / Ireland maps or all of Europe, but existing 1st Edition / 2nd Edition owners can snag the update gratis via TomTom HOME. No word on a North American release just yet.

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Tags: download, firmware, motorcycle, navigation, Rider, rider 2nd edition, Rider2ndEdition, tomtom, tomtom rider, TomtomRider, update, upgrade

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Idlemind @ Apr 24th 2008 9:53AM

Having a screen on a motorcycle is still really spooky to me...

Audio directions in the headset is a nice touch.

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The_Steven @ Apr 24th 2008 11:16AM

Sorry, I don't think that the Cardo ScalaRider in included with the TomTom.
I use the Scala, it's great, works with my Tilt perfectly. As to the TomTom Rider series, I'd sooner suggest the Magellan Crossover, it's half the price and is also water-proo... Ah, water-resistant. It can be unnerving to hear a loud and clear voice inside your helmet when you're not expecting it, so I just turn the volume up on the Xover and I still hear it very well at highway speeds.

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Idlemind @ Apr 24th 2008 11:19AM

I'm positive it doesn't come with it...

But they say (almost) any head set should work especially a helmet friendly one. It does spook me out to have more things to look at so listening is a relief

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Jeebus @ Apr 24th 2008 11:59AM

"It can be unnerving to hear a loud and clear voice inside your helmet when you're not expecting it, so I just turn the volume up on the Xover [...]"

Or you could just turn the volume down on the TomTom...

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Cei @ Apr 24th 2008 10:10AM

Excellent news, was expecting to be charged for this!

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rumblejazz @ Apr 24th 2008 10:36AM

i wish it came with TombTomb Raider

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Sebastien @ Apr 24th 2008 11:50AM

it DOES come with the rider, look at this tomtom webpage
http://www.tomtom.com/products/section.php?ID=477&Section=429&Category=1&Lid=1

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