Can you plan multiple route points on this GPS? Does it compare to the TOm TOM Rider which is double the price? How does the suction cup mount work? I used suction cup mount from a smart phone on my Harley Wind screen after 3 hrs it came loose and...
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yes, you can plan multiple route points on this GPS. the price of tom tom rider is double the price.dont worry, the suction cup mount work on your bicycle. this is the great product that replace your smart phone as a GPs.
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Hello Daina,I don't know if there is an option in the setting that would permit this...It only loads the best rout that it calculates to be the best option. If you connect it with the traffic sensor, and depending on the traffic in your planed rout, it may give a new option (route), and let you know how much time you could save... You will however, have to accept the suggestion before your GPS could implement it (the new route )...Have a great day,Kevin
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This GPS is doo doo! Get a Garmin Nuvi 255W or something. This piece of junk used to freeze up on me all the time. It would automaticly go to the start screen in mid driving! I would try to get back on the map & it would keep going to the start screen. I've had a Garmin since 2010 with no problems. Maybe Tom Tom's have improved since 2010 but I say they are doo dooooooooo! I do recommend buying a cd or record by the TOM TOM CLUB (Talking Heads -David Byrne). They are a great band & you won't be disappointed!
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I have my regular car GPS mounted on my motor Cycle . and I use it rain or shine . seems to work well for me and takes a lot of thr vibration out as well , I would say for the price go for it . PS never had under water , but a few darn good thunder storms .
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I really can't answer. I only had my TomTom for a couple of weeks -- it had issues. I bought another Garmin instead.
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Sorry for the late reply, I just got my 1450. I use Garmin's Mapsource trip/route planning software. I've been using it for over 3 yrs to plan routes with various Garmin's and it works great! you can zoom way out or in very close, click on the road you want to be on, zoom out and click the next. You can insert waypoints etc. When we plan a trip I always plan it with Mapsource.
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My new gps decision has came down to the roadmate 1470 or the garmin 760. Basically it seems, for me, its free traffic vs. auto-route sorting and bluetooth. Magellan does route planning, not route sorts (ie. find the most efficient route between all pts entered). If you want traffic then your talking $40 or $60 extra for the Garmin. So I'm trying to look at it like, Is auto-sort and bluetooth worth the extra $40-$60?
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Thanks for the input, I actually kept the original Garmin. I realized it couldn't recognize my position re: the street because my house is 1000 ft off the road. I actually like it a lot. It does quirky things like take me to the highway one way and bring me home another even though the streets are not one way. At this point, I'm glad I got it.
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The Gps is very good. I'm not sure how to answer your questions other than it seems to work great and kowm how hug it is at all time.
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The Tom Tom 1535 I purchased had free maps for the life of the unit. You can buy Tom Toms for less money that do not have this feature. This is my understanding when I purchased this unit. So far, I keep getting up dates on the unit.
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HI, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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Forget the Tomtom Rider and get a Garmin. Garmin has much better customer service. Tomtom has no customer service that really works to help customers, so if your Rider fails, you're on your own
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The Tom Tom should have everything you need to make the two work together, just use the suction cup to attach the GPS. Make sure it's attached well and put it on the dash.
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I found it pretty much useless in sunlight. Seemed inconceivable to me that the designer had ever used it on a bike during daylight. I gave it to a friend who had similar experience with it and he threw it out. I now use a Garmin 600 series which is unfortunately much more expensive, but it works well, day or night. I have had good experience with Tom Tom gps' in cars, but the motorcycle version is a waste of time and money at any price.
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I don't know as the Tom Tom is the only GPS I have owned. However, we made it through 17 days in Ireland with it. Occasionally, it would make a mistake and show us as being off-road when we were on a highway but nothing big. It helps to have some idea of where you are going and what roads you'll be taking.
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Yes, gives you both.. GPS is actually quite good, didn't expect that. But I guess finding updated maps is not easy? If I ever run into anything that won't navigate then I just go to my Galaxy S4 with Waze or whatever... It works almost all the time for me. It's a very nice unit for the price.. I was a little skeptical on a PA system like this but the sound is very good, bluetooth works flawless (phone and streaming Pandora, Slacker, music player, etc), playing movies (AVI mostly).. Video quality is excellent. Most pro installers will charge you a lot to put this in because they are not use to it, plain and simple. It's not hard at all but I would recommend installing yourself. I had to cut a slightly larger hole where my old Pioneer Avic-1 was installed.
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My Tom Tom charges from the bottom and I am able to use this dashboard mount with no problem. My Tom Tom has a snap on type adjustable suction cup mount and the charging cord connects below this mount. My only problem is with the Tom Tom Sunction cup! The suction cup bracket would never stick to the windshield or to the plastic mounting disc. I have always used self stick Velcro to mount it to my vehicle even when it was brand new. I currently have a Ford Edge and I purchased this portable dashboard mount because I couldn't find a suitable place for the Velcro. This universal mount works fine for me plus I can remove it easily and tuck it in the seat pocket when not in use. My Tom Tom charges from the bottom and I am able to use this dashboard mount with no problem. My Tom Tom has a snap on type adjustable suction cup mount and the charging cord connects below this mount. My only problem is with the Tom Tom Sunction cup! The suction cup bracket would never stick to the windshield or to the plastic mounting disc. I have always used self stick Velcro to mount it to my vehicle even when it was brand new. I currently have a Ford Edge and I purchased this portable dashboard mount because I couldn't find a suitable place for the Velcro. This universal mount works... » Read More My Tom Tom charges from the bottom and I am able to use this dashboard mount with no problem. My Tom Tom has a snap on type adjustable suction cup mount and the charging cord connects below this mount. My only problem is with the Tom Tom Sunction cup! The suction cup bracket would never stick to the windshield or to the plastic mounting disc. I have always used self stick Velcro to mount it to my vehicle even when it was brand new. I currently have a Ford Edge and I purchased this portable dashboard mount because I couldn't find a suitable place for the Velcro. This universal mount works fine for me plus I can remove it easily and tuck it in the seat pocket when not in use. « Show Less