TomTom GO 540 LIVE Sat-Nav

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The TomTom GO 530 wasn't exactly cheap when it was released, and the 540 is even more expensive. However, whilst the 530's new features didn't seem sufficient to buy it over its cheaper predecessor, the 540's LIVE capabilities are a revelation. TomTom is even giving away £30 of fuel with the 540, which probably isn't delivered along with the device itself. So long as you can stomach the £7.99 per month subscription, the TomTom GO 540 LIVE takes sat-nav technology to a new level. Read more...
Design Score 9 for Design
Features Score 10 for Features
Performance Score 9 for Performance
Value Score 7 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
award recommended


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comment James Morris said on 21st December 2008

The only real difference between the 540 and 740 is the latter has European maps. The 940 has North American (inclucing Canadian) maps too, plus a remote control. That is pretty mu... more

comment phil5743 said on 22nd January 2009

Can I ask where is it stated that this can also receive RDS TMC traffic - I can't find this mentioned in any of the official specs?

comment james easdon said on 7th April 2009

i have just got the 540 go live i must say not impressed with it its hard to use takes me a long way round to find addresses i had a cheap sat nav before and i must say it was bet... more

comment James Morris said on 17th April 2009

@phil5743 The LIVE system doesn't receive RDS-TMC traffic directly - there is no FM receiver. The information is collated with the HD Traffic mobile phone data and delivered o... more

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