TomTom GO 740 Live (GPS)

TomTom GO 740 Live
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Product Age Average review date: 30-10-2009

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594 reviews

May, 2012

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TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

By Nick (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Very accurate, the voice control works a treat, as does the re-direct & traffic updates

None discovered so far

Oct, 2009 2009-10-30   4

TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

By Joshua (reevoo.com) Read the full review

It does as stated and with the Live have allready saved time delay from traffic holdup ; Phone handfree is also very good and easy to recieve calls with one touch of the screen ; I avoid sending calls on the move

I drive a C-max a small MPV windsceen mounting is out of arms reach unless mounted up by the rear view mirror. ( all vans etc must be similar.) ; I had to purchase seperatly a dash board mounting disc

Oct, 2009 2009-10-28   4.5

TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

By Brian (reevoo.com) Read the full review

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a little slow with directions spoken ; and would be nice to have sound like bleeping to let you know you are on the turn

Oct, 2009 2009-10-24   4

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TomTom Go 740 Live

Jan, 2009

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YouTube - TomTom GO 740 LIVE Portable GPS System - 4.3" Touchscreen, I

Link: www.buy.com Switch on and go right out of the box. Just enter your destination address with voice recognition or on the touchscreen and ...

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YouTube - TomTom GO 740 LIVE

gpstracklog.com Demo of LIVE TomTom services to accompany our TomTom GO 740 LIVE GPS review.

Manufacturer's Description

TomTom GO 740 LIVE can provide LIVE services, including a real-time connection to HD traffic, safety alerts, fuel prices, local search with Google and more.Your navigation experience got even smarter! You are connected to real-time information with premium services like HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Local Search with Google and fuel Prices so you always have access to useful and relevant information en route. IQ Routes technology calculates your routes based on the real average speeds measured...

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Review summary for the TomTom GO 740 Live

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alaTest has collected and analysed 594 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the performance. The usability is also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the value for money.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom GO 740 Live is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-19 alaScore 80 4

TomTom GO 740 LIVE GPS receiver review

By Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

We knew it was only a matter of time before the connected TomTom landed on these shores, having seen the HD Traffic earlier in the year. Finally the latest generation of TomTom devices has landed, only about 6 months after the last iteration. But can...

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

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.

Dec, 2008 2008-12-17   4.5

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TomTom GO 740 GPS receiver - First Look

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Can services make your satnav even better?

Oct, 2008 2008-10-31 No rating -0.5

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TomTom Go 740 Live review

By Liane Cassavoy (pcadvisor.co.uk)

The TomTom Go 740 Live is the first GPS device from TomTom to have a built-in cellular radio.

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'd opt...

Jul, 2009 2009-07-20   4

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TomTom GO 740 LIVE review

By (expertreviews.co.uk)

TomTom has been making a song and dance about its new Live system, with good reason.

Feb, 2009 2009-02-13   5

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TomTom GO 740 LIVE

By (stuff.tv)

TomTom refuses to rest on its market-share laurels, and so we have another iteration of the best-selling and award-winning Go range. This 740 is the middle of three x40 versions, and gets UK and European maps. The 540 has UK maps, with the option to...

Maps are, as ever with TomTom, very clear although the heavily stylised chunky maps do struggle slightly with complicated junctions, and the software sometimes opts to announce ‘bear right’ at what most people would consider a full ‘turn right'...

Or vice versa. But these minor criticisms that could be levelled at any sat-nav, and the TomTom Go is still the best of the bunch.

Nov, 2008 2008-11-20   5

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TomTom Go 740 Live

By (techradar.com)

If you're seeking something more advanced than a basic GPS device, and want a sat-nav with all the bells and whistles, the TomTom GO 740 Live (£349 inc. VAT) is well worth a look.

Full maps of Europe ; Large screen

LIVE features cost more

Overall, the Go 740 is a fantastic device packed with great features. It's just a shame that the LIVE services cost extra after just three months, rendering the best features useless unless you can afford a subscription.

Feb, 2001 2001-02-01   4

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TomTom Go 740 Live

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The TomTom Go 740 Live is the first GPS device from TomTom to have a built-in cellular radio.

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'd opt...

Jul, 2009 2009-07-09 No rating -0.1

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TomTom GO 740 Live Sat Nav Review

By Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)

This review looks at the TomTom Go 740 Live. The 740 Live is positioned at the top-end of the TomTom navigation range, offering LIVE services like HD traffic and Google search, intelligent routing using IQ technology, voice control and lane guidance.

Apr, 2009 2009-04-24 No rating -0.1

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PC Pro: Product Reviews: TomTom Go 740 Live

By Jonathan Bray (pcpro.co.uk)

A big leap forward for in-car navigation, but its cost means it's only for high mileage or regular drivers.

Nov, 2008 2008-11-01   4.2

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TomTom Go 740 Live

By (channelpro.co.uk)

TomTom introduces its HD Traffic along with a host of other innovations, but is it worth the cash?

Nov, 2008 2008-11-21 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 57 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2008 to Jun, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 73 out of 100.

  43 Users positive 14 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Sep, 2009. The average user rating from play.com is 60 out of 100.

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Excellent Product. Tele Support none Existant.

This Tomtom is brilliant. A few glitches that up to date (Sept 09) are still apparent and reviewer here lists them all. My problem is the 40 minutes i

  1 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Oct, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 82 out of 100.

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TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

Very accurate, the voice control works a treat, as does the re-direct & traffic updates None discovered so far

TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

It does as stated and with the Live have allready saved time delay from traffic holdup ; Phone handfree is also very good and easy to recieve calls wi

TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

Reviewer left no comment a little slow with directions spoken ; and would be nice to have sound like bleeping to let you know you are on the turn

TomTom Go 740 Live UK & W. Europe

Good value for money None

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from reviewstop.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from reviewstop.co.uk is 80 out of 100.

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A good unit but some niggles

I recently replaced my Tomtom GO 500 which was 5 years old for the new 740 Live. I like the new slim model and the new suction is ...

Tom Tom Live 740

I haven't driven for a long time and just wanted to get a bit of help whilst getting from A to B. Tom Tom 740 is a great product, ...

Expensive To Keep Worthwhile

A very clever SatNav device though to keep it up-to-date, maps cost £30 each plus £40 a year to keep updated on top of the £7.9...

Tom Tom 740

I purchased this TomTom GO 740 SatNav 2 June and as always with Amazon it arrived within a few days, however this 740 was bought a...

  4 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 83 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2009 to Jul, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 38 out of 100.

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TomTom G0740 Live is JUNK

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 g

Crappy Tech Support. Piece of Junk.

Save yourself. Save your money. Avoid TomTom. Color screen Expensive monthly service. Mapping rules don't always make sense. Expensive upgrades. Tech

The worst customer service out there.

Don't waste your time or money buying any TomTom product. Their complete disregard for the customer is readily apparent the first time you call and wa

Absolutely Horrible. Never going back to a TomTom!

With the horrible CONS, I'll never go back to a TomTom. I wasted OVER $350, when you consider the map updates etc that I purchased. The Live traffic d

  21 Users positive 62 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the TomTom GO 740 Live from pcworld.com. This user review was collected in 2009-09-18, with a rating of 40 out of 100.

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Tomtom GO 740 GPS

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

  1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the TomTom GO 740 Live from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2010-02-26, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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this product is amazing

it is very easy to use Acquires Satellites Quickly","Compact","Easy Menus","Easy To Read","Easy To Set Up","Large Screen","Reliable Performance","Sim

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from newegg.com is 60 out of 100.

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Is it good for tri-state limo driver? -Not really!

This is a very good but overpriced and overloaded with useless junk that slows it down. Remove all that useless junk from it. Add the ability to chec

Throw away units

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 life

Disposable unit

The worst thing is that i recommended this to two friends before I found out about the battery not being replaceable. Will never buy another tom tom a

Great Product

Someone that travels alot will love this. The "Live Services" which are reasonably priced give you all kinds of info. Including gas prices, weather, a

  5 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from pcnation.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2009 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from pcnation.com is 92 out of 100.

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TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE

Still trying to figure out what every thing is . so far working good. Like the live traffic reports. No Comment No Comment

TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE

Had the features I was looking for, and PC Nation had the price and service. I found the GPS easy to install and setup. Most commands are straight fo

TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE

I had a Magellan 4250 that I was quite pleased with over a year, but car power jack had to be replaced several times as kept failing after some months

TOMTOM GO 740 LIVE GPS DEVICE

The actual device is excellent. It is very easy to use and works great. Updates traffic conditions and re-plans very, very quickly. The additional fea

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 273 user reviews of the TomTom GO 740 Live from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2009 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 60 out of 100.

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TomTom G0740Live

I started with the DASH GPS until RIM shut them down then went to the Go740Live because of Connectivity. Works like it should until you do an update,

Tom Tom 740

The Tom Tom 740 is an excellent GPS. Buying a refurbished unit was well worth the money. I could not tell any difference from a new unit. It is easy t

Yessss

Love it, Best gps i have. Maps are clear, its loud, plenty of poi's and the screen is enormous. U won't get lost with this, u can't.

Sounds nice on paper...

I've had this GPS for about a year and thought it was the coolest thing at first. But the flaws got numerous and ugly. The voice recognition doesn't w

  163 Users positive 110 Users negative

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TomTom GO 740 Live

TomTom GO 740 Live: product specifications

Brand

Battery
Run Time (Up To)
3hour(s)
Built-in Display
Diagonal Size
4.3"
Diagonal Size (metric)
10.9 cm
Resolution
480 x 272
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
2.3cm
Height
8.5cm
Weight
224g
Width
12.7cm
GPS Software
Maps Included
Andorra / Austria / Belgium / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Gibraltar / Hungary / Ireland / Italy / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Monaco / Netherlands / Norway / Poland / Portugal / San Marino / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / United Kingdom / Vatican
GPS System
Connectivity
Bluetooth / USB
Recommended Use
Automotive
Speed Camera Warning
Built-in / Yes
Traffic Services
TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Type
GPS receiver
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Manufacturer
TomTom
Model
740 LIVE
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
TomTom GO

Manufacturer's Description


TomTom GO 740 LIVE can provide LIVE services, including a real-time connection to HD traffic, safety alerts, fuel prices, local search with Google and more.Your navigation experience got even smarter! You are connected to real-time information with premium services like HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Local Search with Google and fuel Prices so you always have access to useful and relevant information en route. IQ Routes technology calculates your routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads. This will always provide you with the smartest route hour-by-hour, day-by-day, saving you time, money and fuel. In speech recognition technology lets you control your TomTom GO using voice commands. From planning a route to making a call, over 100 tasks are easily activated by voice, making your drive smoother and safe. TomTom Map Share technology makes corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day. Advanced lane guidance gives you extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions. Hands-free calling make and answer phone calls safely while driving, making you in control and in touch.

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