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TomTom Go 740 LIVE

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.

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TomTom Go 740 Live
MSRP $499.00
Release date June, 2009
Brand TomTom
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Pros:
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the next step for GPS units - live traffic, gas prices, weather, emergency warnings and other interactive features
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voice command/control
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improved 4.3" resistive touchscreen
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LIVE service requires a monthly subscription
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LIVE service reports data back to other drivers (potential privacy issue)
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screen is washed out and lacks brightness compared to similarly priced competitors
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ugly map interface
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live traffic updates aren't current enough
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slow application load/download times
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expensive
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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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This report was started January 12, 2009 at 9:28 pm by Yale
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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

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May 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
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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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