Internet GPS Showdown: Go 740 vs. Dash Express vs....
Internet GPS devices are the future of this industry. For a long time, companies such as Garmin and TomTom offered devices that focused more on providing the correct directions and less on using the power of the Internet to provide drivers with more useful information. But with the advent of devices such as Dash Express, you now have access to a wealth of useful information while you are on the go. It’s nice to be able to get to your destination as fast as possible, but wouldn’t it be better if you could also find out ways to save money during your commute as well?
TomTom Go 740, Dash Express, and Clarion MiND are all great gadgets for anyone interested in taking advantage of Internet GPS technology on the go. Their approach is very much different but they all use the power of the Internet to provide more value to drivers. Here is how they stack up against each other:
Clarion MiND Internet GPS: Clarion’s GPS is very interesting in a sense as it provides you not only with directions but with a quick way to browse YouTube, MySpace, and browse the Internet as long as you have a blue-tooth capable cell phone or access to a WiFi hot-spot. So it’s essentially a mobile Internet device.
Dash Express Internet GPS: it’s the first of its kind that lets you take advantage of the power of the Internet and other owners of this cool device to help you find your way around your city and avoid traffic in the process. You can find anything you need by using Yahoo! Local Search right on your GPS. Just imagine the possibilities. There is nothing you can’t find with Yahoo! Local.
TomTom GO 740 GPS: the most powerful Internet GPS on the market. TomTom has clearly shown that it is dedicated to integrating more Internet technologies into its GPS devices. You can use the power of Google Local to search all around you and find new places to dine or entertain yourself. You get the latest maps, the ability to send your gadget maps by using the Internet, and the latest local information such as fuel prices, weather, and more. There is a monthly subscription involved as is the case with Dash, but you can’t go wrong with Google Local.
Verdict: all these devices are decent in their own right. But Go 740 GPS by TomTom has by far the best set of features for anyone who’s looking for a serious Internet GPS. Not only you get the latest maps, best local information, and great traffic updates on the go, you get a set of features that will let you get out of any situation. We wish the subscription was offered for free, but that would be asking too much (wonder how Navigon did it). If you are looking for a highly powerful Web GPS, TomTom GO 740 is the best option available on the market.
