Large 4-inch screen. Supports text-to-speech conversion in three languages. Built-in traffic receiver. Able to do multisegment routing. Estimated 6-hour battery life.
No audible turn indicator. POI menu awkward to maneuver. Map view doesnt display speed. Separate TMC antenna makes for a messy-looking dashboard.
Chances are you didnt know that LG makes GPS devices, but if live traffic updates are important to you, the combination of a built-in TMC receiver, a big 4-inch screen, and text-to-speech conversion makes the LG LN740 a nice value....
The LG Portable Navigator LN740 is compactly built, sports a large screen, and comes with a number of accessories. The portable navigation system features text-to-speech functionality, a strong receiver, and also includes a free trial to Navteqs traff...
The LN740s low-resolution screen displays weak colors and appears washed out. It also lacks integrated Bluetooth functionality, which can be found in many other competing products. The devices speakers are weak.
The LG Portable Navigator LN740 is a good first effort from the company. Yet considering its low-resolution screen and lack of Bluetooth, you could definitely get more for your money with competing systems.
Abstract: Verdict: Impressive LG has entered the ultra-competitive GPS market this month with a splash, releasing the Portable Navigator LN730, LN735, and LN740. The LN740 is the most expensive of the three, sporting a larger 4-inch screen, more POIs, more stor...
