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[FNGw/08SERK]

The Dash Express, expected to begin shipping this month, is said to be the first GPS device with a two-way Internet connection. What's the big deal about that? Several scenarios illustrate the possibilities:

You're in the market for a new home. You can connect to Zillow.com to have the market values of properties on your driving route displayed directly on the GPS unit's screen.
You can enter search requests for nearby restaurants and many other local businesses. The Dash Express will connect to Yahoo Local Search and display the search results on a map.
Current traffic conditions, average travel times, and other data can be automatically sent from your Dash Express to the Dash Driver Network and then beamed to other drivers' units. Using this data, the Dash can warn you of upcoming bottlenecks and provide up to three different rerouting options. While other GPS devices offer traffic alerts and rerouting, the Dash Express will reportedly be the only one that provides this information based on information gathered from other drivers, traveling the same roads you're using
The Dash Express costs $600 and the Dash service is $10 to $13 per month. That's a bit steep, but if the GPS device and service live up to the hype, it could well be worth it

[LRebel]

Sounds very interesting.  I will have to do more research.

[Hugh Janis]

Howie, if you're thinking about this for an HD you're missing the point.  I ride mine to get away from invasive technology.  I think it's an awesome idea but I miss the days of being to "disappear".

[FNGw/08SERK]

Howie, if you're thinking about this for an HD you're missing the point.  I ride mine to get away from invasive technology.  I think it's an awesome idea but I miss the days of being to "disappear".

No Jim, just thought I would share as GPS is a seemingly on going topic of discussion. I have NO plans to introduce anything like that at this time on the SERK. When I'm on the SERK I do disappear!! No music, no gps and no fairing 

[Hugh Janis]

Whew! 

I appreciate you keeping us informed.  Once again, You Da Man!

[Araba Shriner]

Please note that Araba Shriner has not responded to my rebuttal of his misinformed post.

I did not respond because I believe everyone has the right of their own interpretation from what they read, and just because you did not see things the way I do, makes you right and me wrong.

I do want to remind everyone, that just because someone says it isn't true, doesn't make it necessarily so.

[Hugh Janis]

I did not respond because I believe everyone has the right of their own interpretation from what they read, and just because you did not see things the way I do, makes you right and me wrong.

I do want to remind everyone, that just because someone says it isn't true, doesn't make it necessarily so.

That was a different thread.....

BTW, Snopes is regarded as being pretty good at checking information.  They also document all of their sources for verification.  Where did your information come from?  By your own post we should be leary of items stated as fact.

[Coolbreeze]

Wow!  Okay, that was an interesting side trip.  I would like to look through that thread to see what I missed, but to refocus this thread...   

I really like this idea.   I swap my Garmin back and forth between the rigs and the bikes, and use the hell out of it in a number of ways.  While in the cages, this Dash unit would provide me with some really usefull info, if it got used by enough folks to get the data level up high enough.  (Here in the NW the traffic info from the more familiar sources is almost useless.)

On the other subject, I use my GPS to be able to disappear.  With age and other issues in the forefront, it's no longer safe for me to just "try out a new road" without knowing that I can safely get myself home again.  In this sense, the GPS has opened up the whole world for me, because I do know, that I can get there, and I can get back too! 

   

[FNGw/08SERK]

Wow!  Okay, that was an interesting side trip.  I would like to look through that thread to see what I missed, but to refocus this thread...   

I really like this idea.   I swap my Garmin back and forth between the rigs and the bikes, and use the hell out of it in a number of ways.  While in the cages, this Dash unit would provide me with some really usefull info, if it got used by enough folks to get the data level up high enough.  (Here in the NW the traffic info from the more familiar sources is almost useless.)

On the other subject, I use my GPS to be able to disappear.  With age and other issues in the forefront, it's no longer safe for me to just "try out a new road" without knowing that I can safely get myself home again.  In this sense, the GPS has opened up the whole world for me, because I do know, that I can get there, and I can get back too! 
   

Great point, thanks for the alternative POV. Gives me something to ponder!!

[Midnight Rider]

That's what I like about the GPS too...I can get as lost as a f@3t in a whirlwind, and then just punch in "Go Home" at the end of the getting lost part, and know it'll take me there.  Plus, it's nice to be able to find the closest fuel if you're out in BFE somewhere.

This new device sounds interesting...

BTW...have NO earthly idea how that other post got put here...weird.

[harleydiva]

Wow!  Okay, that was an interesting side trip.  I would like to look through that thread to see what I missed, but to refocus this thread...   

I really like this idea.   I swap my Garmin back and forth between the rigs and the bikes, and use the hell out of it in a number of ways.  While in the cages, this Dash unit would provide me with some really usefull info, if it got used by enough folks to get the data level up high enough.  (Here in the NW the traffic info from the more familiar sources is almost useless.)

On the other subject, I use my GPS to be able to disappear.  With age and other issues in the forefront, it's no longer safe for me to just "try out a new road" without knowing that I can safely get myself home again.  In this sense, the GPS has opened up the whole world for me, because I do know, that I can get there, and I can get back too! 

   

Yes, it is helpful for us seniors to be able to get home again.   

[ccr]

Yes, it is helpful for us seniors to be able to get home again.   

Don't have one on the bike, but have one in the car, and I am much braver about venturing out to a new mall or restaurant.  Don't have to leave that ole trail of bread crumbs. 

[Hugh Janis]

I've heard it called "getting lost by GPS" somewhere else on this forum.  I do it ALL the time and it's a fantastic way to explore.  My only gripe with the HD GPS is that the nav disc must be in the CD player which prevents listening to CD's while using the GPS.  Oh well, gotta explore the XM more I guess....

As for that seemingly random post above, it's from the Obama thread and is a response to a political rant.....

[amigo Jorge]

Here is more information about the DASH EXPRESS.

Dash Unveils the First Internet-Connected GPS Device
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:26AM EST
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Every year, Robin Raskin hosts the Last Gadget Standing competition at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which she explains in this post. Our mission is to select a handful of new gadgets we believe will stand the test of time, then we ask you to vote for the one device you think may actually be life-changing.

One of the gadgets we've selected this year is the Dash Express, which was announced this past Monday (you can read about some of the other contenders here). I sat down with Dash representatives, who explained some of the highlights of the system. Just to give you an overall idea, the Dash Express along with the Dash Service do more than provide driving directions from point A to point B.

In fact, this is the first Internet-connected GPS system to provide you with interactive features that let you send an address straight to your system, conduct Yahoo! Local Searches, download RSS feeds of recommended destinations, and even plan alternate routes along with times of arrival so that you can skip traffic.

I've been using a navigation system in my car for the last two years, and I can tell you I'm ready for the next generation of GPS devices. When I heard what the Dash Express can do, I knew I was getting a glimpse of the future of in-car navigation systems. Robin describes it as GPS meets social network, and I couldn't agree more.

One of the features I know will be life-changing to me is the ability to send an address straight to my car. A browser plug-in called Send2Car allows you to highlight any address online or in Microsoft Outlook, then send it directly to your car via Wi-Fi or GPRS, so you don't have to bother writing it down or programming into your system. If you're on the road, you could easily have someone send your system an address, or you can send it straight from computer before you get behind the wheel. The possibilities are endless with this feature. Just imagine being able to send Evites in the future with a "Send to Car" address button that, when clicked, would send turn-by-turn driving directions to your guests' systems.

Since the device is always connected, you could easily conduct a Yahoo! Local Search of unlimited points of interest along with key details to help you choose the right destination. For example, if you do a search for nearby gas stations, gas prices are also displayed to help you pick the closest gas station with the lowest gas price. If you're headed to the movie theatre, you can choose one based on movie times, and restaurants searches can be sorted out by a rating system so that you're always in the know.

The social aspects of the Dash Express are extremely practical, thanks to the systems' ability to accept RSS feeds. By logging on to MyDash portal, you're able to create your own feeds or import feeds others have created. This feature would be great for those who travel frequently, and want to find the local hot spots in town or even the best tourists spots. If the list doesn't exist, you could always create it yourself, and share it with others. I've always wanted a feature like this for open houses, garage sales, and road trips.

The Dash Express also provides you with up to three routing options along with traffic conditions and an estimated time of arrival so that you can select the fastest or shortest route. The latest updates are sent straight to your GPS system wirelessly thanks to AutoUpdate, so you'll always have the most current information. The Dash Express costs $599 and includes three free months of the Dash Service. There's no monthly subscription, but if you want to have all the interactive features, you're required to sign up for the Dash Service, which costs $9.99 per month with a two-year plan or $12.99 per month with no commitment. I asked Dash reps if the Dash Service was required, and they said it's not. Without Dash Service, the Dash Express would behave just like a standard GPS system.

[FNGw/08SERK]

Thanks, I think this technology is only the tip of the iceburg!!