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January 2009
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The editors liked
Integrated data connection for live traffic updates
Weather
And fuel information and Google Local Search. TomToms free Map Share helps keeps your maps up-to-date. IQ Routes. Advanced lane guidance.
Learning curve on voice commands
Small installed POI database
Map view should be better organized
Stateoftheart navigation and lane guidance
Suite of connected features
Bestinclass windshield mount
"Network effect" traffic detection and avoidance.
The TomTom GO 740 Live is the manufacturers 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 ...
Svelte
Smoothtotouch design and construction. Decent signalacquisition times (average of four minutes on a cold start). Sports both Bluetooth audio and file exchange capabilities. Intuitive
Touchbased interface and menu tree. Allows instant messaging wi...
Includes connected services
Uses TomTom's excellent IQ routes technology.
Uses TomToms excellent IQ routes technology
The editors didn't like
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.
Local search and traffic info
Large 4.3-inch screen
MapShare lets you download corrections from other TomTom owners
9.95 per month for connectivity
No Web browser
The race is on to add connected services such as local search
Accurate realtime traffic detection and avoidance
Fuel prices
More frequent map updates
And more to incar portable GPS devices. TomTom h...
Route calculations are slow
Particularly from a moving vehicle. High entry cost only includes three months of service.
Navigational interface displays waaay too much information at one time (speed
Distance
Current time
Arrival time
Current street
Next turn
Distance to turn
Etc.). Sketchy voice recognition doesnt cut it. Webenabled services are only free for the fir...
Abstract: May122009 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 ...
Integrated data connection for live traffic updates, weather, and fuel information and Google Local Search. TomToms 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.
TomToms full-featured GO 740 LIVE sets the new standard for connected GPS devices, but its voice recognition features still need improvement....
Abstract: TomTom GO Live 740 recently got a bunch of reviews and we wanted to share a few of those here at Navigadget - all on one page:Engadget…Trying to check the local weather forecast? Expect to wait a minute or two for the GO 740 LIVE to queue up the data; ...
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Stateoftheart navigation and lane guidance, Suite of connected features, Bestinclass windshield mount, "Network effect" traffic detection and avoidance.
9.95 per month for connectivity, No Web browser, The race is on to add connected services such as local search, accurate realtime traffic detection and avoidance, fuel prices, more frequent map updates, and more to incar portable GPS devices. TomTom h...
Connected FeaturesTomTom GO 740 local search screen.TomTom Detecting and avoiding traffic are two of the main reasons why buyers seek a connected GPS. TomTom tackles the traffic challenge with updates every two minutes from a commercial traffic monitor...
Abstract: While the 740 is way out in front of other navigation devices it does cost more. Not only that, if you want to keep the connection services for travel updates, etc. then you will have to shell out an extra £7.99 per month for the privilege on top of th...
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Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Adam , review by: uk.askmen.com
Abstract: If you have even the faintest familiarity with portable GPS systems, then the layout and design of the TomTom GO 740 Live should be nothing new to you. The front of the GO 740 Live sports a 4.3-inch, full-colour touchscreen, while the back has a single sp...
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...
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...
