Touch the Future Now at Staples
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews Back to product review
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Amazing device. Safe, easy installation & really handfree operation."
Pros: Truly handsfree, fits all helmets, water-proof, voice control and automatic volume adjustment.
Cons: Still too expensive for average users and relatively unknown brand.
Summary: This is an amazing product, which I warmly recommend. For my biker buddies who are undecided whether to buy the Motorola HS 830, here is my take: The scala-rider doesn?t have an intercom (which is regrettable) but it beats the HS 830 in every aspect that really counts. Unlike the Motorola piece, this one doesn't need to be glued to the helmet (which is also unsafe and illegal in many states), and its speaker is so flat that it even fits into my very tight Arai helmet without causing irritation. Unlike the Motorola HS 830, you can operate this headset in a safe way: For the HS 830 you need to manually adjust the speaker volume and the same goes for making and taking a call. Goes without saying that leaving your handle-bar while riding isn?t the smartest thing to do. When using the scala-rider I can leave my hands on the handle bar for all these tasks. It has built-in volume auto-adjustment and I initiate, receive or even reject incoming calls by voice control. That is a real killer-app because it puts safety first.
I am a motorcycle enthusiast and have tested all available alternatives: Dainese, BMW (both of which cost a fortune and come preinstalled in their own helmet), the Motorola piece and now the scala-rider from an unknown US company (Cardo Systems). Conclusion: The scala-rider beats them all hands down. Most bang for the buck, safe operation and superb functionality.
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It appears that your wish has been granted as Cardo now has the Scala Rider TeamSet which has an intercom. Check out the cardowireless.com site for more details.
