I am planning on purchasing a TomTom gps for use in my car and while on my motorcycle. Originally I was going to get the Rider v.2, but after further research and thinking about my needs I've decided that I'm going to go with a more car-centric model. Here's why:
-I don't "adventure" ride on my motorcycle that often. And when I do go on trips on the bike taking a new route I think I'd be happier with the TomTom wispering directions through my earbuds rather than wearing a bluetooth headset in my helmet.
-I understand that it is extremely difficult to conduct a phone call due to wind noise anyways. That would nullify the use of the bluetooth syncing and communication functions.
-to use the rider in the car I would need to buy a $70 mount w/internal speaker (since the rider does not have a speaker)
I think the unit would probably get used in the car 60-70% of the time. For motorcycle trips, I am hoping to stick the TomTom in my pocket and get my directions via earbud.
I found some freeware called "Tyre" that lets you use Google Maps to create customized travel routes and am anxious to hit the road.
Here are my questions:
-Will having the GPS in my pocket work (I imagine if it can get a signal inside of an automobile--it could get it through a small bit of fabric)?
-What models have aux outs/headphone jacks (not something I can find listed anywhere)
-The only other feature I would realy want is text-to-speech. (the "S" models I assume)
Thanks
-I don't "adventure" ride on my motorcycle that often. And when I do go on trips on the bike taking a new route I think I'd be happier with the TomTom wispering directions through my earbuds rather than wearing a bluetooth headset in my helmet.
-I understand that it is extremely difficult to conduct a phone call due to wind noise anyways. That would nullify the use of the bluetooth syncing and communication functions.
-to use the rider in the car I would need to buy a $70 mount w/internal speaker (since the rider does not have a speaker)
I think the unit would probably get used in the car 60-70% of the time. For motorcycle trips, I am hoping to stick the TomTom in my pocket and get my directions via earbud.
I found some freeware called "Tyre" that lets you use Google Maps to create customized travel routes and am anxious to hit the road.
Here are my questions:
-Will having the GPS in my pocket work (I imagine if it can get a signal inside of an automobile--it could get it through a small bit of fabric)?
-What models have aux outs/headphone jacks (not something I can find listed anywhere)
-The only other feature I would realy want is text-to-speech. (the "S" models I assume)
Thanks
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