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The TomTom GO 740 Live is the manufacturer's first connected-GPS device, offering up-to-the... (cnet.com)
Learning curve on voice commands, Small installed POI database, Map view should be better organized (laptopmag.com)
alaTest Review Summary for TomTom GO 740 Live
We have collected and analyzed 23 expert reviews and 140 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 74/100. The average review date is April 27, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 140822 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 96/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (23)
TomTom GO 740 Live
The TomTom GO 740 Live is the manufacturer's first connected-GPS device, offering up-to-the-minute traffic data, weather forecasts, fuel prices, and Local Search powered by Google. Map Share and IQ Routes technologies allow map data to be updated more ...
Route calculations are slow, particularly from a moving vehicle. High entry cost only includes three months of service
The TomTom GO 740 Live puts a tremendous amount of information at your fingertips and makes it easy to access and process it all from the driver's seat.
In addition to these live services, the TomTom GO 740 Live also features IQ...
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TomTom Go 740 Live - Review of the TomTom Go 740 Live
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 ...
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TomTom GO 740 LIVE
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.
But TomTom's new GO 740 LIVE ($369.95 list), the first connected device from...
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User Reviews (140)
TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE
Still trying to figure out what every thing is . so far working good. Like the live traffic reports.
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TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE
Had the features I was looking for, and PC Nation had the price and service.
I found the GPS easy to install and setup. Most commands are straight forward, being used to a build in GPS in my car helped in recognizing what to do and how to interact with the GPS unit.Updates were quick and easy, but you do need to pay attention to t...
So far I have no problems with the GPS, but I''m still tweeking
TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE
I had a Magellan 4250 that I was quite pleased with over a year, but car power jack had to be replaced several times as kept failing after some months. Then during 4th July trip to Philadelphia - device completely failed on 2nd day, first right 1/3 of scr...
So many to list in just a few weeks in use: 1) IQ routes for traffic history by day/hour and Live traffic, when you turn on first before routing, it flashes total number of incidents and time delay in minutes, but I don''t know for what area since I live...
You can be working in a selection after several menus and it starts over main menu often rather than returning to existing menu when you want to do multiple instances of the same function. More wish list of functionality from Magellan: 1) Auto turn on whe...
Manufacturer's Description
TomTom GO 740 LIVE can provide LIVE services, including a real-time connection to HD traffic, safety alerts, fuel prices, local search with Google and more.Your navigation experience got even smarter! You are connected to real-time information with premium services like HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Local Search with Google and fuel Prices so you always have access to useful and relevant information en route. IQ Routes technology calculates your routes based on the real average speeds measured...
