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TomTom Go 740 LIVE
$499.00
Released June, 2009
The 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.
The 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.
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.
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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.
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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the next step for GPS units - live traffic, gas prices, weather, emergency warnings and other interactive features
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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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live traffic updates aren't current enough
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slow application load/download times
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