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Introduced in late August 2008 in Europe and shown off at CES 2009 scheduled for American release in the second half of 2009, the Go 740 LIVE is a GPS navigational unit from TomTom. Featuring a 4.3" touchscreen, IQ Routes technology, voice command and control and Hands-free calling - the Go 740 LIVE also includes the most important addition to GPS receivers since their inception - real-time services. The Go 740 LIVE is the first in TomTom's line to include TomTom's LIVE services, a cellphone subscription based service that updates the unit on safety allerts, fuel prices, weather, traffic and other interactive features such as google destination search and 'Buddies' - a cool tool that lets you locate your friends with your GPS navigator. Available in select countries in Europe, North America and South America, the service subscription fees vary.
MSRP $499.00
Release date June, 2009
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Features
- Display: 4.3" widescreen 16:9 LCD, 480x272px resolution
- Storage: 2GB internal memory, microSD card for expansion
- Dimensions & Weight: 127x85x23mm, 224g
- Extras:
- Voice command and control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Lithium-polymer battery (up to 3 hours of operation with a full charge)
- integrated microphone and speaker
- GPRS connectivity for LIVE service
- Multiple language support
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TomTom Go 740 LIVE
• TomTom GO 740 4.3-Inch Live Connected GPS Navigator
• GO 740 GPS
UPC: 636926023948
EAN: 636926023948
MPN: 740
Competitors
MSRP $450.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- optional cityXplorer software for public transit listings and ecoRoute
- 6 million points of interest and 10 user savable routes
- 10,000 point breadcrumb trail
- USB connection/microSD card slot
Cons
- No Bluetooth or MP3 player
- stale feature list with little innovation for the price
TomTom Go 740 LIVE
vs.
Garmin nuvi 1450
MSRP $499.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- two free years of nüLink! service - google search, fuel prices, weather, traffic information etc...
- affordable subscription fees after the 24 months ($5 a month)
- text-to-speech
Cons
- based on SiRFStarIII GPS chip - SiRFStarIV is now available
- premium price
- microSD instead of full size SD/SDHC slot - difficult to use / fragile
TomTom Go 740 LIVE
vs.
Garmin nuvi 1690
MSRP $599.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large 4.8" touchscreen display
- great graphics - smooth scrolling in 3D and 2D mode, Panorama view displays surrounding land features
- inexpensive map updates
Cons
- expensive
- Voice recognition only works for inputting destination - cannot control menus etc...
- no FM transmitter
TomTom Go 740 LIVE
vs.
NAVIGON 8100T
MSRP $449.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- lane assist
- Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling
- rechargeable battery for up to 4 hours of mobile use
Cons
- no multi-point routing
- no junction view
- expensive
TomTom Go 740 LIVE
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 1370T
MSRP $699.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- voice activated and controlled
- lane assist - displays easy to understand lane instructions for complex highway exits and merges
- entertainment features (mp3 player, ebook reader, games and image viewer)
- FM transmitter for use with car audio systems
Cons
- very expensive
- nothing innovative vs older or cheaper models
TomTom Go 740 LIVE
vs.
Garmin Nuvi 855
Reviews
May 12, 2009
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Pros
- the next step for GPS units - live traffic, gas prices, weather, emergency warnings and other interactive features
- voice command/control
- improved 4.3" resistive touchscreen
Cons
- LIVE service requires a monthly subscription
- LIVE service reports data back to other drivers (potential privacy issue)
- screen is washed out and lacks brightness compared to similarly priced competitors
- ugly map interface
- live traffic updates aren't current enough
- slow application load/download times
- expensive
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