TomTom GO 740 Live Expert Reviews

Learning curve on voice commands, Small installed POI database, Map view should be better organized

Local search and traffic info, Large 4.3-inch screen, MapShare lets you download corrections from other TomTom owners

While some of its features could use a little polishing, the $399 TomTom Go 740 Live provides a good navigation experience, with well designed and colorful maps and quick rerouting. People who spend a lot of time on the road will appreciate TomTom's ...

Connected devices, which integrate a cellular radio for up-to-the minute data delivery, haven't had an easy time establishing themselves in the GPS market. The first, the Dash Express, was unsuccessful, and Dash Navigation exited the hardware market ...

Integrated data connection for live traffic updates, weather, and fuel information and Google Local Search. TomTom's free Map Share helps keeps your maps up-to-date. IQ Routes. Advanced lane guidance

Live services require a monthly subscription after three-month trial period expires. Many voice functions also require touch-screen input. Relatively small internal POI database

TomTom's full-featured GO 740 LIVE sets the new standard for connected GPS devices, but its voice recognition features still need improvement.

The TomTom 740 Live has hit the streets, addressing many issues we've had with previous TomTom devices. The location of the power cable, the "inactive" mount, and lack of full voice control were all previous limitations that have been dealt with. ...

Back in January when we first heard about the TomTom 740 LIVE, it was described as coming with one year of the connected service at $499. The TomTom GO 740 LIVE will sell for $499 at major retailers in the United States beginning in Q2 2009. One year ...

With the TomTom 740 LIVE due to hit your local store any day now, people are starting to discuss the pricing, services, and comparing those services to existing "connected" devices. With the demise of the Dash Express, the current matchup is likely ...

Satnav evolved?

Excellent navigation, simplicity, seamless traffic integration, system actually works, excellent build quality, TomTom Home

Ongoing costs, expensive

Although the TomTom GO 740 LIVE is expensive, there is no doubt you are paying for a premium product. The performance is exceptional, the best navigation and seamless integration of traffic around

Can services make your satnav even better?

The TomTom Go 740 Live is the first GPS device from TomTom to have a built-in cellular radio.

The TomTom Go 740 Live lists for £279 inc VAT, and the connected services are £10 per month, though you get three months free when you buy the device. If the traffic services were better, they might be worth that price. As they stand, though, we'd opt ...

The newest range of TomTom Go sat-nav devices adds internet-connected LIVE services. Does it make driving even more of a doddle?

LIVE services add value and work well. Build quality. Ease of use

LIVE costs £8/month. Some map decisions questionable. Some traffic jams unavoidable