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TomTom GO 740 LIVE

 

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  • User Score (284)
    6.6 6.6 from 284 reviewers
  • Expert Score (11)
    8.2 8.2 from 11 reviewers
  • Value for money (4)
    5.3 5.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    8.6 8.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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Users:
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7-8
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    7.0/10
    20 May 2009

    TomTom's full-featured GO 740 LIVE sets the new standard for connected GPS devices, but its voice recognition features still need improvement. Read more

    • 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. I...
    • Live services require a monthly subscription after three-month trial period expires. Many voice functions also require touch-screen input. Relatively small internal PO...
  2. Wired

    Wired
    7 June 2009

    Web access is popping up in everything. If you make a product and don’t offer access to the intertubes, you might as well toss it in a black hole and let it get crushed into a state of infinite mass and density. GPS makers have bought into this mindset and now haphazardly toss web browsers into their products, whether they need them or not. Read more

    • Svelte, smooth-to-touch design and construction. Decent signal-acquisition times (average of four minutes on a cold start). Sports both Bluetooth audio and file exchan...
    • Navigational interface displays waaay too much information at one time (speed, distance, current time, arrival time, current street, next turn, distance to turn, etc.)...
  3. GPS Tracklog

    GPS Tracklog
    26 May 2009

    Tweet UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current TomTom models and their features, please see our TomTom comparison chart . The TomTom GO 740 LIVE is TomTom’s first navigation device with a built in cellular connection. It comes with a  three-month subscription to TomTom’s LIVE services, giving you access to Google Local search, TomTom traffic, fuel prices, weather and more. Read more

  4. Electronics Made Easy

    Electronics Made Easy
    8.0/10
    26 December 2010

    In the ever-evolving world of GPS devices, the TomTom GO 740 makes its presence loud and clear, boasting all the LIVE features such as Google Local Search, Weather, Fuel Prices, and more. In addition, it further expands its capabilities with Bluetooth, voice-activated navigation, and advanced lane guidance. While initially the price tag may have been too much above par, over a year after the release it has come down to a reasonable level. Read more

  5. GPSmagazine

    GPSmagazine
    14 May 2009

    Verdict: Just like previous TomTom GPS units, but with a $10/month subscription for Weather, Traffic, Google Search, & Fuel Prices Read more

  6. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    27 May 2009

    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. Read more

    • 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 power...
    • Route calculations are slow, particularly from a moving vehicle. High entry cost only includes three months of service.
  7. About.com

    25 April 2009

    Sign Up Discuss in my forum TomTom GO 740 Live Review: State of the Art in Connected Car GPS TomTom GO 740 Live Specifications About.com Rating 4 Star Rating User Rating 3 Star Rating ( 3 Reviews ) Write a review By Fred Zahradnik , About.com Guide See More About: car gps tomtom business travel trip planning vacation TomTom GO 740 Live GPS TomTom zSB(3,3) zob();if(zs<1){gEI('sp1').className=gEI('sb1').className='hide';} (Continued from Page 1) -Unit Dimensions (H x W Read more

    • State-of-the-art navigation and lane guidance., Suite of connected features., Best-in-class windshield mount., "Network effect" traffic detection and avoidance.
    • $9.95 per month for connectivity., No Web browser.
  8. Bluetooth Gps Tips

    Bluetooth Gps Tips
    24 August 2009

    TomTom LIVE services The latest innovation from TomTom helps you drive smarter with a live connection to the most up-to-date real time route information. With TomTom LIVE services you are always connected to real time information, with premium services such as High Definition Traffic, up-to-date mobile safety cameras locations, local search with Google and Live fuel prices. Read more

  9. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    6.0/10
    17 July 2009

    However technological innovation does not mean that Tomtom Go 740 live is worth its cost. The original price is way higher, but I got it for around two hundred bucks from an online deal. In that price with these many wireless features I think this product is worth using. But the services are not completely free. I learnt that after three months there is a charge of ten dollars a month. This is not very pleasant thing for a GPS any way. Read more

  10. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    8.0/10
    7 September 2009

    This wireless data connection allows the TomTom Go 740 Live to download information relevant to your journey, such as traffic, weather and fuel prices. While these connected services are a useful addition, they didn't always make my commute easier - and the services' costs add up over time. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Believed it was life time live service!!

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: JR, Amazon
    11 August 2011

    I bought this product because it advertised Live services. I didn't read the fine print that after 3 months you had to subscribe to get live services. I let it lapse and decided to purchase one month of service since we were traveling to the Dallas, TX area. AGAIN, I didn't read the fine print that if you signed up for one month - you had to CANCEL the service one month before you wanted it to expire. Read more

  2. Great Device - Great Price

    Abes of Maine
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: dhmart, Abes of Maine
    12 October 2010

    This is a great product. Traffic and time to destination info are remarkably reliable. It is easy to mount and dismount. One note is that a full battery charge only lasts me a 2-3 hours. But it's easy to plug in and it recharges quickly. Read more

    • Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen
    • Acquires Satellites Slowly
  3. "TomTom G0740 Live is JUNK"

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: rswapp1, CNET
    21 July 2011

    I purchase the Go740's as a replacement for my Dash Express GPS's, and thanks to Rim they killed the Dash which was an absolute dream of a GPS. Also got the Go740's only because Garmin didn't offer a connected GPS at the time of purchase. Needless to say the two TomTom Go740 Lives that I have will be the last TomTom's that I will ever purchase. Read more

    • When it works it's great, does what it should
    • If you ever do an update on the Home Software or the GPS software be ready to return it to TomTom for a replacement...assuming it's under warranty. On both of my 740's...
  4. Great product, with minor annoyances.

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Hastarin, J&R
    14 October 2009

    I'm very happy with this GPS unit and it only has a few minor annoyances. 1. I've experienced a random reset, though thankfully nowhere near a turn. 2. Live features work only in the US. I travel between LA and Melbourne, Australia with work. So having the features available there as well would be ideal, even if it required changing a SIM, or a premium rate. 3. The text to speech pronunciation is often nearly useless as it's pronunciation is just so horribly wrong. 4. Read more

    • Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Large Screen
    • Live features only in US, Random resets
  5. Throw away units

    Newegg
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: SeryVolk, Newegg
    3 September 2010

    By Garmin - they might not have antennas as good as TomTom, but most units include Lifetime Traffic, maps updates are cheaper than TomTom ($90.00 lifetime vs $50.00 annual), and offer flat rate repairs for out of warranty units, so if you have a good unit that develops a problem, you can have it repaired instead of throwing it away. Read more

    • Nice screen, includes RDS-TMC trafic, good navigation, Lane Assist feature is well designed and quite useful.
    • Can NOT play music from SD card, only from internal storage.
  6. Terrible Customer Support from TomTom

    OneCall
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: TBarnes, OneCall
    15 December 2009

    I have been a gadget lover for many years and in that time I have had to deal with tech support and customer support from many different companies with varying degrees of success but the support from Tom Tom is abysmal. They bring a whole new and depressing meaning to the word arrogance. I have a 740 Go live, which is a decent product. Read more

    • Acquires Satellites Quickly, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Large Screen
    • Customer Support
  7. Tom Tom 740 LIve

    PriceGrabber
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: snowman2724, PriceGrabber
    18 September 2009

    I purchased a 740 Go Live on June 17, 21009 on September 17, 2009 I am sending my second one back. Tom Tom's customer support is the worst I have ever incountered. They could care less about their customers. Buy a Garmin. Read more

    • When the device works it is great
    • Customer support is terrible. Buy a Garmin
  8. TOMTOM Go 740 Live GPS Receiver the review

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: scapp70, epinions.com
    23 May 2009

    Before we begin talking about this GPS device for the car, we should establish that TomTom, out of t Read more

    • It has pretty much all you’ll need while traveling, perfect mounting
    • Touch Screen Letters are too small, Live service will cost you, cell compatibility issues
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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • LIVE Services (3 months included) - TomTom LIVE real-time information saves you time, money and stress. LIVE automatically accesses traffic feeds, updated fuel prices and Local Search powered by Google via a built-in wireless data connection. Real-time services work right out of the box. Three months of services included.
  • 4.3" widescreen - Expand your horizons with a 4.3” extra-wide touchscreen. A wide screen allows an expanded driving view and easier menu operati…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    GO740 LIVE

GPS

  • Highly sensitive GPS chipset
    Yes

Screen

  • Screen size
    4.3" (11 cm)
  • Screen type
    16:9 LCD widescreen
  • Screen resolution
    480 x 272 pixels

Dimensions

  • Size
    5" x 3.4" x 0.9"
  • Weight
    Up to 3 hours autonomous operation

Battery

  • Battery Life
    Up to 3 hours autonomous operation

Connectivity

  • Live services connectivity
    Yes
  • Bluetooth® for hands-free calling
    Yes

Memory

  • Internal memory
    2GB internal flash memory

Release Date

  • First seen
    25 September 2008

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