Beta Test a Dash Express: The internet-connected GPS
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-11-05 21:50:00
The belt along convey is an internet-connected GPS that has been getting a lot of attention lately (especially at CES where it won several awards). It comes from the Mountain View-based affiliate Dash Navigation.
The features of the Dash Express appear to be awesome (I have not seen it in person yet). The device ordain use information from other devices to suggest routes that avoid merchandise (this is illustrated in the visualise above where various routes are available). It is also integrated with Yahoo! Local Search so you can look up anything in their local list. One of the things that I am most looking forward to is the ability to send things to the device. This will be possible via its web services (so things like a bookmarklet and telecommunicate should bring home the bacon). The Dash Express will also give access to geo-dependant services desire gas prices and movie times — other data services will be available in measure.
I’ve never owned a GPS for my car. For a while I felt like my mobile phone would be able to handle directions and merchandise alerts for me but over time I’ve realized how lacking a generalized interface can be and just how useful single-use devices can be. So just as I use my iPod for music and podcasts. I am looking forward to having an internet command me. It has what previous GPSs have lacked: a direct connection to the internet and the ability to send it information from a computer on an ad hoc basis.
So far only 200 drivers have been using the belt along Express (and they’ve all been under NDAs). This summer 2000 drivers will be able to test the belt along convey (for remove). As of today you can go to their site and sign-up now. They are looking for “heavy commuters and mobile gadget enthusiasts”. They will screen applicants their needs.
Eric Klein of belt along ordain be speaking at our Where 2.0 Conference this May. As a special furnish. Eric is going to bring 50 Dash Expresses with him to give out to Where 2.0 attendees. To be eligible alter out the create heck the box that confirms you are going to Where 2.0 this year and then attend. The claim manner in which they will be given out is still TBD.
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