TomTom GO 740 LIVE connected GPS

[CES 2009] Today TomTom announced its new connected GPS with social network capability, the GO 740 LIVE. This two ways communication GPS offers one year free access to real time traffic that is updated every 3 minutes on average, Local Search powered by Google, an internal social network that allows users to share and chat with other GO 740 LIVE owners. Other features include IQ Routes Technology that provides the best routes based on historical travel time, voice recognition and a 4.3” WQVGA touchscreen.

The TomTom GO 740 LIVE will in the US in Q2 2009 for $499. Complete specification after the jump.

Specifications

• Built-in wireless GPRS receiver for connectivity, including
• one year of LIVE Services in the United States
• 4.3” WQVGA touchscreen
• Internal flash memory
• microSD card slot; SD card not included
• High sensitivity GPS receiver
• Bluetooth®
• Battery (up to 3 hours operation)
• Optimized integrated microphone and speaker
• Weight - 7.9 oz
• Dimensions - 5.0" x 3.4" x 0.9"
• Maps of the US and Canada
• Voice Recognition: speak instructions to your GO 740
• LIVE with over 130 commands
• IQ Routes™ Technology: always the smartest route based
• on actual average road speeds
• TomTom Map Share™: instantly modify street names,
• street direction, road speeds, turn restrictions, and POIs
• on your own device and benefit from others' corrections
• Handsfree calling via Bluetooth®
• Help Me! Emergency Menu: easily access local
• emergency providers such as police, fire stations and
• hospitals
• Advanced Lane Guidance: makes difficult junctions easy
• to navigate
• 30 Day Latest Map Guarantee: if a new map is released
• within 30 days of purchase, download it for free from
• TomTom HOME
• TomTom HOME: ensure that your TomTom is always
• up-to-date and access additional features with this free
• software application