Gps Systems Reviews

Dash approaches traffic in an completely different way — by collecting it from other people driving real commute routes, throughout real commute times. Each Dash Express namelessly and automatically sends its position and speed back to servers at the Dash Network functionings Center. The Dash servers then update all other Dash devices in the neighborhood with current road speeds. That way, members of the Network generally have the best, most up to date traffic available.

Dash devices get traffic information from road sensors, commercial fleets and other resources through our partnership with Inrix, the premier traffic flow data provider in the U.S. But, the 1st Dash devices in an area get traffic data that is superior to other GPS devices, as Dash uses these initial cars to calibrate the sensor data. This lets Dash assign it a high straight line or medium dotted line confidence ranking, giving you all the info you need at a glance. The bigger our network grows, the better traffic info becomes.

In addition, Dash usually updates each Dash device with the most complete Historical traffic database in the business — a mix of 3rd party and Dash driver data. Dash knows how fast every road part you drive historically moves throughout each of 672 separate 15 minute time periods throughout the week.

Dash Express users will begin to see the benefits of the Dash Driver Network with only some devices in a given market. And every extra device in the neighborhood just makes the Network better. It takes a amazingly small number of drivers in a big city for Dash to offer live up to the minute data for most roads throughout commute hours.

The Dash Driver Network also lets us to offer coverage on almost two million miles of US road, and offers the only supply of traffic flow data for surface streets.

All of this adds up to the best traffic data in the business. The kind of timely data you have to make good driving decisions, also as precisely estimate and track your arrival time once you’ve selected your path.

Dash Express Interface

Routing: Choice is good

Most movable GPS devices offer only a single path to your destination. Dash presents up to three different routes, gives the distance to your destination, and uses real traffic info to compute travel times for each path. After you’ve selected a path, Dash automatically alerts you if traffic conditions change considerably. You may also get a fast snapshot of traffic in your area. Dash lets you to visualize current traffic conditions on both big and secondary roads by color: stop and go traffic is red, average congestion is orange, somewhat better is yellow, and free flowing roads are green. Hard lines represent live traffic resulting from the Dash Driver Network. Dashed lines mean traffic data is either third party sensor or historical data. As the Network grows you’ll see more and more of the dashed lines become hard. You’ve never had this much traffic info on the road before. And knowledge is power.

Flow data and incident data Freeway breakdowns and accidents are nice to know about, but what really matters is the speed of traffic around them. Most GPS devices that show traffic rely mainly on ‘incident data,’ which only tells you where and when an incident happened, not how it is influencing traffic now. Dash uses the speed of traffic, or flow data, to help make the arrival times the most correct on the road.

No matter where you’re headed, with Dash you will generally be able to find exactly what you need, because Dash connects you to the vast and always updating Internet. A common GPS device only accesses a canned database of info that stopped being current the moment it was pre installed at the factory.

Dynamic data is new data
Using Dash, you may be able to connect to ! Local search and find unlimited, up to date info all in real time, and rated by real users. ! community ratings be sure where you’re headed is really someplace you want to go.

With a touch of a button, you may be able to find everything from the cheapest gas station to the new concerts, the best restaurants, the closest yoga studios, dog friendly parks or close apartments for rent see “Saved Searches”.

And, all of this searching is done from a single, keyboard based interface. With Dash, you do not have to learn the confusing folder/category structures that many GPSs use. Dash allows you to search for content the same way you could on a PC—simply type a word and in seconds Dash dynamically returns the new results.

Two way Connectivity

Dash Express constantly looks for, and connects to, whichever network is available GPRS or Wi Fi. On occasion, it connects to both simultaneously, so it is generally prepared to send or get info.

In the rare event that you are outside our coverage area, the Dash device still functions as a conventional, unconnected GPS. Using maps, historical traffic data, and points of interest stored in the device, Dash has all the info it needs to assist you navigate around and get the info that is vital to you.

With the exclusive AutoUpdate feature, the Dash Service updates and improves your device without requiring you to connect to your computer or take it back to the dealer. Dash updates software, maps, and historical traffic info seamlessly. This two way connected feature not only saves you time and annoyance, it assures the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of your Dash Express content, maps and software. Most other GPS devices rely only on static map and traffic data that are pre loaded at the factory months before.

Theft Resistant

The distinctive “theft deterrent” feature can remotely disable your Dash device instantly, removing your personal data, shutting the device down, and making it a worthless target to would be thieves.

The Dash Service

All the Internet connected benefits of this system require a subscription to the Dash Service. Superior traffic info from the Dash Driver Network saves you valuable time, ! Local search gives you the convenience of finding exactly what you’re looking for, and access to the MyDash web site allows you to customize and load locally relevant content onto your device. The Dash service also gives you free map updates which can cost over $200 on many other systems plus the new software and feature updates from Dash. Once you experience connected personal navigation, we’re certain you’ll never look back.

Each device comes with a FREE three month trial period. To subscribe, choose from one of these service plan alternatives.

• Purchase a two year prepaid plan for the equivalent of $9.99 a month
• Purchase a 1 year prepaid plan for $10.99 a month
• Purchase a month to month plan for the rate of $12.99 a month.

As part of any Dash service, you get unlimited handling of all Dash connected features, as well as cellular connectivity, all map and software updates and unlimited access to MyDash. There aren’t extra cellular or WiFi charges—Dash takes care of it all. For comparison, each map update alone for other vehicle GPS devices usually costs from $149 to over $200.

A service plan isn’t obliged. If you decide not to subscribe after your initial trial period, you’ll still have a great GPS device in Dash. It’ll simply be missing the life changing connected features as well as live traffic, search, and Send2Car. But, the onboard maps, routing, address book, address entry using its touch screen keyboard and points of interest will ensure you still have a great GPS experience.

Note: now, Dash Express is only available in the United States.

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Device Specifications

Features

• TruTraffic: Get true, up to the minute traffic info from other Dash users
• Pre Loaded Maps: fitted maps enable you to travel all 50 states
• 2d, 3d Maps, in depth Directions/Maneuver List: path to your destination using the 2d map both car up and north up, 3d map or in depth turn by turn directions list
• Traffic Alerts/Detours: On screen traffic alerts tell you when there’s a important traffic delay and gives you the chance to detour/reroutes
• Alternate Routes: Get up to three routes for all your places so you may be able to decide the best path for you
• Customizable Traffic View: Customize the level of traffic info you could like to see on the map
• Map It: Map to any destination even if you do not want to path there
• Address Entry: Enter addresses in many ways house number, street, or cross streets, or choose from your recent places, favorites, or address book
• Address Book: Store and access your addresses right on the device
• Favorites: Store your beloved addresses and searches for easy access and routing
• ! Local Search/Unlimited Points of Interest POIs: Pre loaded with a database of POIs plus accesses unlimited POIs that are never out of date via Local Search
• Send2Car™: Send addresses to your device from any internet connected computer
• MyDash: Dash user web site to let you customize and manage the content on your Dash
• MyLists: Customize the info on your Dash with search lists produced and updated by you or another Dash users
• AutoUpdates: Get the new software, maps and features
• Wi Fi Settings: Configure your device to connect to up to two access points, also as open networks
• Partner Content Platform: Enables users to get content from 3rd party web services in some ways. Supports standard geo data formats like GeoRSS and KML while also allowing a developer API so 3rd party developers can build extra great services for Dash users.
• QWERTY Keyboard: Intuitive and easy to read word entry
• Automatic Day and Night Mode: Screens can automatically switch between day and night mode based on the time of day
• Gas Prices: Search for gas stations and get gas prices, so you may be able to compare prices , then let Dash path you there
• Movie Listings: Search for movie theaters, see what is playing when and where and get ratings , then let Dash path you there
• Theft Deterrent: Call Dash to remotely disable your device if it’s stolen
• Text to Speech: Voice guidance gives you the street for your next turn

What’s in the Box:

• Dash Express
• Mounting arm and cradle
• Mounting arm extension and wrench
• Dashboard mounting disk
• Car 12v power adapter
• Wall AC charger
• USB interface cable
• Protective pouch
• Installation Guide
• Getting Started Guide
• Alcohol clean