Dash Express Two-Way Internet-Connected Portable GPS Navigator
Manufacturer: Dash
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Stuck in traffic and want to know if you are going to make that meeting on time, or need to call and warn someone? Will you make it to your kid's recital, or be home in time for dinner? Wouldn't it be nice to know which route to work is going to be faster today before leaving your driveway, and be automatically updated if traffic changes once you're under way? Knowledge isn't just power, it's a time-saver, too. And Dash Express has the smartest, most advanced traffic solution available?the innovative Dash Driver Network. Combined with comprehensive historical and sensor-based traffic information, the Dash Driver Network provides Dash users with the most detailed, accurate and current traffic picture available today.
Dash approaches traffic in an entirely different way - by collecting it from other people driving real commute routes, during real commute times. Each Dash Express anonymously and automatically sends its position and speed back to servers at the Dash Network Operations Center. The Dash servers then update all other Dash devices in the area with current road speeds. That way, members of the Dash Driver Network always have the best, most up-to-date traffic information available. It's a growing network for better information. However, even the first Dash devices in an area get traffic data that's superior to other GPS devices. That's because Dash devices receive traffic info from road sensors, commercial fleets and other sources through our partnership with Inrix, the premier traffic data provider in the U.S. Starting with the first devices in each market, Dash adds further value by using these initial cars to calibrate the sensor data. This lets Dash assign it a high (straight line) or medium (dotted line) confidence rating, giving you all the information you need at a glance. The Dash Driver Network provides coverage on nearly 2 million miles of US road, and provides the only source of live traf
I live in Chicago. There are often 10 routes to take between destinations and I don't know which is the fastest, because I don't know traffic conditions. The two main benefits of the Dash over other GPS systems I've used are: 1) The arrival time is accurate to within a minute or two instead of being 30 minutes off. 2) I no longer am frustrated by not knowing whether or not I took the right route.
The first day I used my Dash, I was driving back to Chicago from Iowa, leaving around 3:30. It was about a four hour drive. After a couple hours of driving, my arrival time started to increase, even though I wasn't even going to tap my breaks for an hour. The system was accounting for traffic that was building 90 miles ahead of me. As I got closer, the Dash warned me of a delay and offered me an alternate route, which I chose not to take, but as I was sitting in gridlock, I was comforted in knowing that a reasonable alternate route would have been just as bad.
Entering addresses seems a little easier than the Garmin. Routing seems comparable. The Garmin is a little more option-rich, but the road maps and destination list on the Dash seems more accurate, probably because it uses a Yahoo! client. The WiFi updates of the Dash's software and maps is a great benefit! If Garmin or Magellan ever offered simple, easy updating, I never heard about it.
On the downside, this unit it much bulkier than the Nuvi. If you had to carry it on your person, you would be extremely uncomfortable. I also don't see a trip meter, speedometer or elevation information available to display. Beyond that, I'm very happy with the Dash and will be recommending it to friends.
I got the bean bag holder-which works very well.
My only concern is that I have to hide it before I get parked so it doesnt get stolen-although it does have a carry pocket that is not too bulky-I just dont want to mess with it.
Good job guys.
The more people that get the DASH units-the more input there is to up to the second traffic. Also when I needed to go the the pet store-it found one a block off the freeway. I can email addresses to it also.
NOW I want the blue tooth tech guys!!!
Chris Ellis
The biggest problem I have with the Dash is that its routing algorithm is deeply flawed. It does very strange things. For example, the other day while driving down a major road, it wanted me to turn left onto a small street, then right onto another small street, right again, then left back onto the major street I was on before. In other words, a three block detour with four turns on side streets instead of just going straight one block on a major road (with no traffic). On the same trip, it tried to get me to turn right when the place I was going to was to the left.
On another trip, it took me on a four mile detour that didn't even go through -- it ended at a dead end -- and when I retraced my steps back, the place I was trying to go to was only 2 blocks away (over streets the Dash already knew about).
It has another very annoying problem. If you are taking a trip that goes more than about 100 miles on the same highway, it starts telling you "in 83 miles, continue straight on Interstate 5". It repeats this every few minutes, for no reason.
I have sent these problems in to Dash, and after going back and forth with them they have admitted that they know about these problems, and are working on fixing them. So far, no fixes have been forthcoming. I know one other person who has a Dash, and she has similar problems. This might be a great product in the future, but until they have basic navigation and routing working, it is not useful.
And I hope they make a new version that is not as huge (in thickness).
- Get true up-to-the-minute traffic data from the most reliable source--other Dash devices
- Find anything you need right from the driver's seat using Yahoo! Local Search
- Automatically and wirelessly receive updated software and new features
- Send addresses straight to your device from any computer via your Internet browser or Microsoft Outlook
- Interact with your device and other Dash users on my.dash.net
Stuck in traffic and want to know if you are going to make that meeting on time, or need to call and warn someone? Will you make it to your kid's recital, or be home in time for dinner? Wouldn't it be nice to know which route to work is going to be faster today before leaving your driveway, and be automatically updated if traffic changes once you're under way? Knowledge isn't just power, it's a time-saver, too. And Dash Express has the smartest, most advanced traffic solution available?the innovative Dash Driver Network. Combined with comprehensive historical and sensor-based traffic information, the Dash Driver Network provides Dash users with the most detailed, accurate and current traffic picture available today.
Dash approaches traffic in an entirely different way - by collecting it from other people driving real commute routes, during real commute times. Each Dash Express anonymously and automatically sends its position and speed back to servers at the Dash Network Operations Center. The Dash servers then update all other Dash devices in the area with current road speeds. That way, members of the Dash Driver Network always have the best, most up-to-date traffic information available. It's a growing network for better information. However, even the first Dash devices in an area get traffic data that's superior to other GPS devices. That's because Dash devices receive traffic info from road sensors, commercial fleets and other sources through our partnership with Inrix, the premier traffic data provider in the U.S. Starting with the first devices in each market, Dash adds further value by using these initial cars to calibrate the sensor data. This lets Dash assign it a high (straight line) or medium (dotted line) confidence rating, giving you all the information you need at a glance. The Dash Driver Network provides coverage on nearly 2 million miles of US road, and provides the only source of live traf
Customer Reviews:
Best GPS
There is so much you can do with this gps and it is always up to date. It's also a great value for the price. Check out Dash's website to really see all that it can do. 2008-10-06
Best GPS I've seen
I've had three GPSs. A Magellan from 2003 and recently, a Garmin Nuvi that I really liked, until in got stolen. I read about the Dash and gave it a shot instead of buying another Nuvi. Glad I did.
I live in Chicago. There are often 10 routes to take between destinations and I don't know which is the fastest, because I don't know traffic conditions. The two main benefits of the Dash over other GPS systems I've used are: 1) The arrival time is accurate to within a minute or two instead of being 30 minutes off. 2) I no longer am frustrated by not knowing whether or not I took the right route.
The first day I used my Dash, I was driving back to Chicago from Iowa, leaving around 3:30. It was about a four hour drive. After a couple hours of driving, my arrival time started to increase, even though I wasn't even going to tap my breaks for an hour. The system was accounting for traffic that was building 90 miles ahead of me. As I got closer, the Dash warned me of a delay and offered me an alternate route, which I chose not to take, but as I was sitting in gridlock, I was comforted in knowing that a reasonable alternate route would have been just as bad.
Entering addresses seems a little easier than the Garmin. Routing seems comparable. The Garmin is a little more option-rich, but the road maps and destination list on the Dash seems more accurate, probably because it uses a Yahoo! client. The WiFi updates of the Dash's software and maps is a great benefit! If Garmin or Magellan ever offered simple, easy updating, I never heard about it.
On the downside, this unit it much bulkier than the Nuvi. If you had to carry it on your person, you would be extremely uncomfortable. I also don't see a trip meter, speedometer or elevation information available to display. Beyond that, I'm very happy with the Dash and will be recommending it to friends.
2008-10-05
Don't leave home without it.
With the two-way communication of the DASH, it is highly superior to all the Garmins and Tom Toms out there. You can do live Yahoo searchs and find local gas prices. I only wish it were more trucker friendly. 2008-10-04
DASH to Get Your DASH! LIve Traffic GPS !!
I bought the DASH a new GPS system that gives me up to the minute traffic conditions from several sources. When I put in my destination it gives me several usually 3 routes and estimated times. I am going from the SF Valley to Anaheim at traffic time and every route it tells me to go has been accurate-although I would say to myself-not the 101 ( or 405 ) this time of the day-but I would follow it and I sailed though.
I got the bean bag holder-which works very well.
My only concern is that I have to hide it before I get parked so it doesnt get stolen-although it does have a carry pocket that is not too bulky-I just dont want to mess with it.
Good job guys.
The more people that get the DASH units-the more input there is to up to the second traffic. Also when I needed to go the the pet store-it found one a block off the freeway. I can email addresses to it also.
NOW I want the blue tooth tech guys!!!
Chris Ellis
2008-09-20
Navigation Problems
I have had my Dash for 3 months, and if I could I would return it. I think the Dash is a great idea, and I love the internet connectivity. I believe that this is the future of all in-car GPS units, if it were implemented right.
The biggest problem I have with the Dash is that its routing algorithm is deeply flawed. It does very strange things. For example, the other day while driving down a major road, it wanted me to turn left onto a small street, then right onto another small street, right again, then left back onto the major street I was on before. In other words, a three block detour with four turns on side streets instead of just going straight one block on a major road (with no traffic). On the same trip, it tried to get me to turn right when the place I was going to was to the left.
On another trip, it took me on a four mile detour that didn't even go through -- it ended at a dead end -- and when I retraced my steps back, the place I was trying to go to was only 2 blocks away (over streets the Dash already knew about).
It has another very annoying problem. If you are taking a trip that goes more than about 100 miles on the same highway, it starts telling you "in 83 miles, continue straight on Interstate 5". It repeats this every few minutes, for no reason.
I have sent these problems in to Dash, and after going back and forth with them they have admitted that they know about these problems, and are working on fixing them. So far, no fixes have been forthcoming. I know one other person who has a Dash, and she has similar problems. This might be a great product in the future, but until they have basic navigation and routing working, it is not useful.
And I hope they make a new version that is not as huge (in thickness).
2008-09-17
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