TomTom Rider 2 any good with Autocom?

[Paul Szilard - Australia]

The Rider 2 is way cheaper than the Zumo, but is it recommended, especially when trying to couple it withan Autocom, and a bluetooth phone (HTC Touchpro II)?

 

Thnx,

[John Bentall]

The rider might be cheaper than the Zumo, but do please consider the "whole of life" costs - especially with Garmin's Nuvi lifetime map update offer.

[Paul Szilard - Australia]

The rider might be cheaper than the Zumo, but do please consider the "whole of life" costs - especially with Garmin's Nuvi lifetime map update offer.

Not in this country, Dude! It's more like $180 per year

 

Any other comparisons?

[John Bentall]

I'm prejudiced so I can't really answer.

The only way to express myself is to say that I would buy my wife a Tom-Tom without hesitation because it is a perfectly satisfactory device. However I would not dream of buying one for myself - I prefer Garmin.

 

[Paul Szilard - Australia]

Well, I've had 4 Garmin (eMap, CS60, CS60x and 320) and 1 TomTom (930GO). I prefer the Garmin's PC maps, but prefer the TomTom for other features, however I don't have a Garmin product that is comparable to the TomTom - hence my question re Rider 2 vs Zumo 550.

 

Seems so far not a single factual comparison replies.

 

[Paul In Australia]

Hi Paul

if my research is correct, the Tomtom Rider2 is sold in Australia with a Scala Bluetooth device , as a package. Seems to be on the web searches I have conducted.

 

Therefore the package is not aimed at autocom use, but bluetooth connectivity as a primary use method.

Suggest you ask for a recommendation from:

1. autocom

2. Check the list of phone compatability with Tom TOM.

 

That would be the best source of accurate information.

regards

PCH

[John Bentall]

For residents in the UK and the USA, the best thing about Garmin compared to Tom-Tom is the thing that you can't touch - the generally superb after-sales service if it goes wrong.