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‘The TomTom RIDER 2nd Edition UK and Ireland’ is the name of the latest satellite navigation system brought out by TomTom. The gadget is water resistant and its compact build quality ensures that it is ready to endure rough and tedious journeys. The flexibility of the device also happens to be one of its important virtues, as it fits perfectly with your car, bike or scooter, and provides you instructions and information in a clear and audible voice. The gadget is pre-installed with maps of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as is evident from its name.

The device is tailor made to steadfastly respond to your stimuli and comes with a touch screen feature, which is increasingly becoming the norm. The TomTom Rider 2 UK gives you the opportunity to carry out door-to-door planning in your region which makes your task of navigating through routes that are new to you all the more easier. Meanwhile, instructions are available in both 3D and 2D graphics which are crystal-clear and easy to follow. The compact and portable design complements these traits as you can conveniently carry the device wherever you go without having to think about additional logistics.

Using the device you can find out important information like- the shortest route, fastest, warning on congestions and alternate routes, and others. Another lovely aspect of the device is that the screen is made of anti-glare materials which add to your convenience levels. Then, there is the option to select your preferred language of instruction as well. The device, in addition is of immense help when you decide to take a quick detour, as it instantaneously recalculates and adjusts the route description.

The Snooper S270 Sapphire Plus is not your here today gone tomorrow type of satellite navigation system. Decked out with many a high-end feature, the device has also been pre-loaded with NAVTEQ street-level maps of the UK and Ireland. You will also feel intoxicated by the aesthetically designed 2.7-inch colour touch screen.

The device has been equipped with a built-in MP3, MP4 player which are more than capable of fulfilling your entertainment requirements. A well structured photo viewer is there as well. The Snooper Sapphire Plus S270 also comes decorated with the award winning Enigma speed camera locations and Golf Pro Shot Saver feature and provides you an unabated access to over 2000 golf courses in the UK and Ireland supported by the GPS technology.

The portability of the device adds to your convenience levels, and since there are not many compromises made by the manufacturers to arrive at the final design you are favourably placed to reap the maximum benefits. The device apart from providing you turn by turn navigation facility, also provides you voice guide instructions and a full 8-digit UK postcode search option with the choice of 2D or 3D moving map display.

The device also comes with a stylus that can be used to manipulate the touch screen, and there you can even play with the screen colours. The device in addition gives your prior information on an extensive list of Points of Interest, along with providing you instructions on the shortest or fastest route, congestions, among others. Battery of the device is rechargeable which adds to your convenience. Further, there is a Built-in SIRF III GPS antenna which adds to the desirability of the device.

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