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Sunday, January 6, 2008

The Dash Express

Hi there and welcome to Tech Me Sundays, It’s a new year and every Sunday this year will be about all things tech. So let’s kick off the New Year with way to get around a lot easier.

The Dash Express is the first navigation system with two-way, Internet connectivity. It's packed with great features that give you the smartest way to get from one place to another as fast as you can and information about everything in between. Okay one of the things that make this GPS navigator stand out from the rest, is the way it works, Select your route based on up to the minute traffic data that is automatically and anonymously exchanged via the most reliable source, other Dash devices. The Dash Express gathers traffic information from the Dash Driver Network and combines it with other sources of traffic data to provide you with the most accurate picture of what's happening on the routes you're traveling. And only Dash provides traffic information for freeways and local roads and side streets. Dash Express provides up to three routing options to your destination that are based on flow rather than incident data, and even has the ability to automatically alert you when traffic conditions change and a faster route is available. So no more excuses for being late to all of those boring parties that you’re being dragged too. No typing required with Send2car, It’s the fastest and easiest way to send an address straight to your device from any computer. Just highlight an address from your Internet browser or Microsoft Outlook and send it directly to the car. You can use Send2Car yourself, or when you're on the road, have someone else do it for you.

Two-way connectivity gives Dash Express the ability to use Yahoo! Local search and other internet search sources to find almost anything anywhere. Unlike other GPS devices that come loaded with a static database of points of interest, Dash gives you access to unlimited points of interest based on your specific needs. There is also My Dash, (available at my.dash.net) which allows you to create and send customized search buttons straight to your device so you always have access to the places you want to go. And you can even take advantage of local knowledge from the Dash network by downloading location lists shared online by other users.

Dash Express is the only GPS that automatically and wirelessly updates software and traffic using two-way connectivity. You'll always have the latest features as they’re release. Maintain all the benefits you get from a two-way, internet connected device. Features including Send2Car, Auto Updates, and traffic information from the Dash Driver Network and Internet search aren't available without a subscription to the Dash Service. The Dash Service costs $9.99 US per month if you pre-pay for a two-year plan or $12.99 US per month with a month-to-month commitment. Currently, the Dash Express is only available in the United States. Let’s just hope that it becomes available in other countries.

The Dash Express is 4.8"W x 4.1"H x 2.8"D (122 x 104 x 71mm). Its Display Size is 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7cm); 4.3" diagonal (10.9cm) it has a 4.3in widescreen display and a Display Resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. Display Type is WQVGA Color TFT LCD, Anti-glare technology and Polarized screen. You can use the simple touch screen to choose the on screen menu options. Its weight is a light 13.3 ounces, battery Life is up to 2 hours. The Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion, with its High Sensitivity GPS receiver; it allows quick acquisition of GPS signal. For more information on this item and on its release date go to www.dash.net

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