Satellite navigation system is not new in the motoring world, but with the advent of Smartphones the same has been a lot more accessible especially for two wheelers. However, the usability of sat nav via your Smartphone is never easy, particularly when you are moving. Normally one has to stop to configure the navigation App on the phone and keeping an eye on the routes suggested by the navigation system is a one heck of a job when on the go. “Tom Tom” is a renowned name in the field of gadgets and navigation system, recently they have introduced their brand new series of Sat Nav system specially made for two-wheeler (Scooters, in particular). The Tom-Tom VIO is a handlebar mounted system which can be easily mounted on any two wheeler’s handlebar or on the sides of the rear view mirrors. The idea behind the development of the Tom Tom VIO is to facilitate the two wheeler riders in navigation.
The VIO device is capable of providing both audio and visual turn by turn navigation to the user, there is real time traffic alert feature is also given on the VIO. Based on the real time traffic alert system, the device suggests you alternative routing. The Tom Tom VIO sat nav device gets easily paired with your smartphone and if you have a helmet headset you can also connect it via Bluetooth.The weather resistant TomTom VIO is a visual delight and it gels with the most sophisticated scooter in business. The device also serves as caller ID and can take your incoming call with both name and photo of the caller on its screen. The system also tracks the traffic and provides you the alternative routes to save your time and prevents you to be stuck in traffic jams.
Tom Tom VIO comes in six different colors and the on screen color can be customized according to the color of the cover. The device can be purchased through the company’s official website and is available at retail price £150, which turns out to be roughly Rs 11,000.
By: Farhan Kashif