Product Description
It looks good, handles well and fits any bike with special touch-screen option for gloves, anti-glare screen, a tough weather-proof case and the cool, clean look and feel of the best bikes of the world. Spoke instructions in the language and choice of your choice reach you via a Bluetooth head in your helmet with volume automatically linked to your speed to make sure you can hear them clearly. TomTom Rider can even be used for hands-free calling. You can connect it to your mobile phone via Bluetooth (requires Bluetooth enabled phone) and gives you the edge of real-time information service from TomTom Plus while you're on the move. Excellent screen technology - Anti-glare screen and integrated sun visor Display - 3.5 inch, 320 x 240 TFT colour LCD touchscreen Safe navigation - Integrated ride mode interface for safe touch screen operation Door-to-door planning - Find your way to any address in the United States Wireless communication - Wireless Bluetooth headset provides clear voice instruction in your helmet CPU - ARM920T processor running at 400MHz Temperature - Operating temperature 14F to 131F Weather - Weatherproof IPX7 Memory - 64 MB RAM plus SD card with software and maps USB - Connect to PC for updates Battery - Internal rechargable Lithium Ion battery providing approximately 5 hours of use Power - Alternative power option from 12v or 24v bike battery Sound - Bluetooth headset for clear audio instructions GPS - Integrated GPS receiver based on SiRFStar III with 20 channel all-in-view tracking Mount- Mounting to fit most bikes Unit Dimensions - 115mm x 92mm x 58mm Unit Weight - 310 grams
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for two wheels, the TomTom Rider 32MB GPS Navigator for Motorcycles and Scooters is rugged and water resistant, and provides you with clear spoken instructions right inside your helmet. Easy to use, this unit lets you just plug it in, switch it on, and ride away, requiring no installation or activation for you to enjoy door-to-door routing to any address in North America, all with a simple touch-screen operation that is tailored for use even with your gloves on.
The TomTom Rider displays crystal clear 3D and 2D graphics on its 3.5-inch, TFT color LCD touch screen with 320 x 240 lines of resolution, and includes anti-glare technology for optimal viewing even in direct sunlight. This navigator provides clear and accurate, turn-by-turn voice instructions inside your helmet via an included Bluetooth headset, which increase or decrease in volume depending upon the speed of your bike. With an extensive guided tour for quickly learning its various functions, and a useful on-screen tip feature, the Rider not only guarantees ease of use, but lets you choose your routing by quickest, shortest or avoidance of obstacles such as toll roads, as well as test your route once calculated before you actually start driving.
The unit has a compact, portable design that fits both bikes and scooters via the included four-piece mounting kit. However, with an optional car-mounting kit this unit can also be used in your four-wheel vehicle, recognizing if you are on your bike or in your car and automatically switching from glove-friendly to in-car mode for driving. The multi-lingual Rider speaks more than 30 different languages in over 50 different voices, and lets you choose from 18 languages for its user interface. This navigator provides you with thousands of POIs (points of interest), which it lets you call directly through the interface, and even allows hands-free calling via any Bluetooth compatible phone. This unit features itinerary planning with multiple waypoints and destinations, the ability to save favorite addresses for quick route planning, a compass mode for added orientation while driving, and TomTom Plus service compatibility for such things as free scenic routes, weather services, additional voices, city maps and more.
Constructed to be extremely water resistant, the TomTom Rider provides rugged protection against any wet-weather conditions. This unit has an integrated, high-sensitivity 20-channel GPS receiver, and includes a 380 MHz CPU with 32 MB of RAM. The Rider runs for up to five hours on its internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, while the included Bluetooth headset provides up to 10 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of standby time. This navigator includes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for data transfers, an SD card with pre-loaded with software and maps, and a power input for recharging the battery from, and running off of your motorbike's 12-volt battery. Easy to take anywhere, the TomTom Rider 32MB GPS Navigator weighs just under 11 ounces, and measures 4.5 x 2.3 x 3.6 inches (W x D x H).
What's in the Box
TomTom Rider and holder, Bluetooth headset, mounting kit, screen cloth, carrying case, home charger with multiple plugs, battery cable, USB cable, quick start guide, CD with manual and back-up tool, accessory leaflet, TomTom Plus leaflet, TomTom Plus voucher for access to free scenic routes, pre-installed memory card with region map, product code card, and an installation and security strap for attaching the device securely to your bike.
Customer Reviews:
Not without it's drawbacks.......2007-12-19
I have used the Rider for one riding season now. While it has come in very handy I have to agree with most of what has been written here.
A few comments to save someone some of the aggravation most have experienced. First you will need to upgrade the SD card because the memory in the supplied card is insufficient to operate the unit properly. Without a larger card you will have to deal with freeze ups and reboots. Next go to the TomTom Home page and update the installed software to the latest version. Last of all be sure you have a tether attached to the head unit. When you hit a pothole the unit can detach from the mount.
This unit is a great idea but the design is not without flaws.
Tom Tom Rider.......2007-09-19
This GPS arrived in a very timely manner, was easy to install, tech service seems to be excellent since we had to call them because the unit is discharging in only a few hours. This could be a problem with the unit making full electrical contact with the cradle mount or it could be a situation with the motorcycle's charging system. Must say that the unit and the Blue Tooth voice command system is excellent. One recommendation would be to increase the volume level of the unit beyond what is available.
TomTom Rider 2nd edition has been released.......2007-07-23
Just letting you know that release 2 of tomtom rider is already available in Europe and Australia and features the Cardo scala-rider wireless Bluetooth headset. I assume the US version will follow soon.
mediocre design, poor quality and support........2007-06-28
When TomTom came out with a bluetooth GPS unit for motorcycle, I was excited about going wireless. However, I've found some disappointing features, which include: inadequate volume of the bluetooth headset, lack of software support for my Blackberry 8703e and Motorola V710 phones, poor quality, poor service, poorly design desktop computer software, poor mount for car use.
Because of the lack of support for my cell phones, I cannot use traffic report and other neat features available that require data connection through my cell phones. I cannot sync my address book to the Rider, I cannot use the Buddy feature, the weather report feature, etc. Make sure your cell phone is supported for use with the Rider before buying it.
The Rider was defective soon after purchasing. I also bought a Go 910 that was also had to be sent back for a replacement.
No strap was offered, even though I registered for one that was supposed to be provided free. I get nervous whenever I go over bumpy roads with the Rider on my bike.
The car mount is very cheaply and poorly designed to accommodate the Rider, although the mount is sturdy and sticks well to the windshield of a car. To get the unit in and out of the mount, the power connector has to be unplugged manually from the unit. It's a pain to deal with a tiny plug and disconnecting/connecting it when I have to make many stops and have to take the unit off and store it out of sight of would-be thieves.
There is no built-in speaker. Therefore, in order to hear spoken direction from the Rider when in a car, a bluetooth headset has to be available and connected to the Rider. When used while riding my bike, the volume from the bluetooth headset is audible below 45-50 mph. Beyond that, it's almost inaudible. The higher the speed of the motorcycle, the less can be heard through the bluetooth headset.
The on/off button is very difficult to activate.
The Rider has very poor documentation/manual.
I've dealt with support from TomTom, and, even though the people there seemed genuinely nice and tried to be helpful, they didn't have their act together. For example, my Rider repair and return was delayed despite their promise to send it out promptly. The repaired unit was not sent to my office as requested. So I had to drive 40 minutes each way to Fedex to pick up the repaired unit.
Since this is one of five GPS units that I own or have owned, I think the Rider does a few things well, as GPS units should, but its design and the desktop software that is used to manage the Rider are so poor that I cannot recommend buying this unit, especially at the high price that I paid as an early adopter.
Not as advertized.......2007-06-21
The major reason I purchased it was because it is advertized as viewable in direct sunlight. It can't be seen in moderate sunlight.
I am using a Magellan 6000T (Which I purchased from Amazon about 6 months ago) and my complaint with it was that I couldn't see it in sunlight. Unfortunately the Tom Tom was insignificantly better.
The functionality and the maps of the Magellan are substantial and the Tom Tom is inferior.
Needless to say, I am dissapointed as I would have liked to see my gps in sunlight.
I received My Tom Tom at 10:00 AM today and I am returning it at 2:30 PM
I will continue to use my Magellan.
Product Description
Now you can use your iPod to listen to your favorite tunes through any FM stereo receiver. The Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter wirelessly connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the FM Transmitter into the headphone jack of your iPod or any audio source including your PDA, MP3, CD, or cassette player; or connect it to your PC or laptop computer. Tune your car stereo or receiver to the clearest FM frequency, and enjoy your digital music with full sound and convenience.
Customer Reviews:
Belkin Tune Cast FM Transmitter.......2007-11-05
Did not work very well. The frequency this device transmits in 71.5 to 71.9 FM was very hard to tune in. This part of the dial is very crowded where I live. I keep getting interference.
Awful.......2007-05-22
Pro:
-Small and lightweight
-Simple to set up
-Program to broadcast to any station on your radio
Con:
-Almost no broadcast strength, pretty much all you get is static. Just stops short of "does not work at all."
-Runs on batteries only
-No display to warn of low battery condition
-Assuming you get a usable signal, depending on the stations in your area you might need to change the stations that you are broadcasting frequently, a limitation of this technology
-Overpriced, even if yours functions
Bottom line: Worthless. One of the worst electronic items I've ever owned, if not the worst. Recommend a direct connection to your radio as your best option (if possible) or another FM transmitter with some muscle.
worst road trip with belkin.......2007-03-04
if you have a passenger who will hold the ipod and transmitter (dangling from a 2 inch cord) somewhere in the center of the vehicle, while trying not to brush a flimsy little lopsided button, you might just get some static that sounds like your favorite song. that thing isn't worth the 50 cents belkin paid to produce it.
Piece of Garbage.......2007-01-15
Don't waste your money on this junk. Not even powerful enough to transmit a clean signal when it is sitting on the dashboard, within 6" of the car's antenna. What a horrible, horrible, horrible disappointment. Every Belkin employee should be publicly flogged for allowing this piece of garbage to be released to the unknowing public.
A very good product, with a few conditions.......2006-08-16
Those conditions are not in the control of Belkin and other manufacturers of these sorts or products. For the Tunecast to work, most of the following will typically have to be true:
--your car radio should be fairly sensitive
--your car's antenna should be of high quality
--the antenna should be near the location of the transmitter
--there should be no radio stations, weak or strong, on the chosen frequency
If all of those are met, this product and others like it will work well.
Now some bits about the Tunecast specifically.
I would not recommend the device unless you already have rechargeable AAA batteries or are prepared to buy batteries on a fortnightly basis. The device is battery powered, and it's quite easy to leave it on overnight. I already had rechargeables, so this was not a problem for me.
The Tunecast is dirt simple to operate. The only switches are the power button and the frequency selector. A green LED lights up when the unit is on, which is something I like. The only setup required is putting batteries in the unit and connecting the audio connector to your source player.
Overall, I recommend the Tunecast if you can meet the conditions above. You might consider borrowing a similar unit from friends or family to verify that it will work for you before buying one outright. The differences between this product and others like it are fairly small as their power output is sharply limited by FCC regulations.
Product Description
Going for 1080p on your HDTV? That's where HDMI connections come in to play. Monster HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)400 is a remarkable new high-bandwidth digital connection that offers superior digital video and multi-channel audio in a single cable, reducing the maze of home-theater connections. It's simple, user-friendly connection is backwards-compatible with DVI, and it delivers a high-definition picture that's five times the resolution of conventional TV for the highest quality, crispest image quality available (where applicable). Now you can connect HDMI-equipped devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, AV receivers and HDTVs with a cable that helps optimize this next-generation technology: Monster HDMI 400. Monster HDMI 400's advanced design and construction exceeds HDMI standards to transfer digital AV signals with optimal power, accuracy and clarity. 24k gold contacts resist corrosion to provide optimum signal transfer. Triple-layer shielding rejects interference for the clearest picture possible. And Monster's gas-injected cellular dielectric helps facilitate high velocity transfer and maximum signal strength, even over long lengths.
You've invested in HDMI technology so you could get superior picture and sound from your home-theater system. Now you can maximize the performance of this extraordinary digital interface by making the connection with the highest quality cable. For the ultimate high-definition audio and video HDMI experience, get Monster HDMI 400. 24k gold contacts resist corrosion Lengths over 4 meters do not have mesh jackets for in-wall building code compliance in some areas Works great with Playstation 3 connections Length - 6 meters (19.6 feet)
Customer Reviews:
RF interference gone!.......2007-12-14
I have a 40inch Sony LCD monitor which is on a separate wall from the rest of my gear. My previous set up included high quality (high priced) component video cables. I still got intermittent RF interference in the form of color shifts and a slowly crawling horizontal line. HDMI completely eliminated the problem. This cable runs through a separate track, but in the same baseboard cable cover as the cable TV hookup and all of my speaker wires with no interference. If you are planning for a long cable run, HDMI is the only way to go. This cable works perfectly.
Are you really stupid and have way too much money laying around?.......2007-11-29
Are you incredibly stupid and have so much money laying around you just don't know what to do with it? if so these cables are for you (and also if so, please contact me, I have a few bridges I would love to sell you).
If you are one of those uncommon people who like value in your purchases, you might want to try a cheaper cable. But if you are the fun and adventurous type who likes wiping their butt with one hundred dollar bills, these cables should not be missed.
Ecellent product.......2007-11-17
Excellent product received as ordered. Fast delivery. I've been using it with my Panasonic TH50PZ700U Plasma TV and COX HDTV cable box for 2 months now and so far no problems. Crisp picture.
Great HDMI cable, BUT.......2007-11-16
Don't waste your money. I've got this and other cables I bought off ebay for less than $10 INCLUDING shipping. I'm no videophile but honestly my other cables work just as well with NO discernible difference. Just check the feedback ratings and make sure they are over 99.5% and you'll be OK.
If you are a videophile and capable of superhuman feats of visual discrimination beyond other mere mortals such as me AND you have lots of money to waste, then by all means go out and buy this.
Good Product.......2007-10-22
I ordered this product after doing some comparison shopping - both in person at retail stores and on the internet. I ordered it because of the Monster name and the price. The cable came as ordered, in the noted time frame, and works just fine. Definitely improves picture clarity for high def.
Product Description
World Concepts LHR20 Series Bold and beautiful, the Barcelona Collection will attract attention. Inspired by the best of Spanish Mediterranean design, the Barcelona collection features sturdy hand forged metal accents, beautiful sturdy pine wood with natural grain texture and quality craftsmanship. This sure-to-impress collection makes a confident yet elegant statement. The Barcelona Corner Bookcase Entertainment Center comes standard with left and right hand piers with VHS and DVD storage, a floating bridge, adjustable shelf, and left and right corner bookcases. Features: -Constructed of solid Radiata Pine, a cold weather pine from Southern Chile known for its durability and value -Sealed hand wax finish creates Old World charm -Side piers have versatile media storage for up to 250 DVDs -Expandable shelf adjusts from 42" to 72" -Bottom tier panels can be converted with included speaker mesh -Solid metal ring pulls added for rugged beauty -Optional TV Stand available in 41" or 52" width About World Concepts World Concepts Inc. is a well-established, leading producer of rustic style lodge furniture, bold and beautiful entertainment centers, and Olde American West inspired cabin furnishings. World concepts inspirations are rooted deep in the realms of both contemporary and traditional ski lodge themes. The feeling of being hugged by your favorite mountain home chair while being warmed by the crackling fire is what World Concepts embodies with its gorgeous furniture. Give your home that ski-chalet look with World Concepts furniture. Their collections range from the legendary Ancient Greek Trellis Collection using marble, cork, and finished iron to their Montana Collection where glass, wood and iron merge seamlessly to produce premium transitional furniture. Now you can have the best of both worlds- comfortable rustic-style furniture and innovative, faultless design. Make your next bedroom set a World Concepts one, so you can enjoy the comfort, style and grace which
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