Dash Express

380 reviews

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usability (198)
performance (157)
price (100)
reliability (65)
route planning (61)

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size (30)

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We have collected and analyzed 8 expert reviews and 372 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 70/100. The average review date is Jun 27, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 464182 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: May 10, 2024.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dash Express

alaTest has collected and analyzed 372 user reviews of Dash Express from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the maps and route planning. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the size. Views are divided on the reliability.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Dash Express review

We've been waiting to get our hands on the Dash Express ever since we heard about it way back in 2006, and though we've seen a ton of photos and even toyed around with a beta version of the GPRS / WiFi-connected navigator, actually using the device ...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Dash Express

With its integrated cellular connection, the Dash Express provides live traffic, map updates, and much morebut there's room for improvement.

Built-in GPRS technology. Live traffic updates from other Dash users and third-party providers. Yahoo! LiveSearch. No need to connect to a PC for software and map updates.

Bulky and heavy. Lacks multisegment routing. Can't specify routes to avoid.

The Dash Express is the first consumer GPS that incorporates cellular technology to keep connected to the Web. Impressive features such as Yahoo! LiveSearch, over-the-air software and map updates, and community-based live traffic information provide a...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Dash Express review: Dash Express

It's been almost two years since Dash Navigation first announced its Dash Express portable navigation system, and we're happy to say that you can now finally get your hands on this device. The Dash Express is unlike any other portable navigation system...

The Dash Express portable navigation system offers Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi or cellular network and allows for live searches, real-time traffic updates, and more. There's also a Send2Car feature for easy trip planning and text-to-speech...

The Dash's tracking capabilities were off the mark. At this time, there's no capability to connect a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or use the Express as a hands-free speaker system. The unit is also fairly bulky.

The two-way connectivity of the Dash Express portable navigation system offers powerful search and traffic capabilities to drivers and increases the value of GPS to the next level, but the system needs some refinements before we're willing to invest in...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Dash Express Review

Dash Navigation is applying 21st-centry technology to solve a problem as old as driving itself: traffic. While other GPS devices all receive the same incomplete and outdated traffic updates via FM or MSN-Direct, Dash is creating its own traffic network...

Get's Traffic Right (But Not Much Else)

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Dash Express review

In this review, we'll look at the Dash service plan, their hardware, interface, how well the crowdsourced traffic feature works, the unit's Internet search capabilities, and how the Dash Express compares to other GPS navigators in terms of features....

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Wayne Schulz (geardiary.com)

Dash Express GPS Review: Three Words- Bulky, Buggy, Beta

The Dash Express Two-Way Internet-Connected Portable GPS Navigator exploded overnight onto many online blogs – prompting blogger Jason Calacanis to proclaim it “Best Product of 2008“. In case you missed the hoopla around this release, the Dash Express...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Paul Stamatiou (paulstamatiou.com)

Review: Dash Express GPS

Claim to Fame Dash Express Box The Dash Express is the first two-way Internet-connected automotive GPS navigation device. That means it can receive data from GPS satellites as well as transmit and receive data online via cellular and Wi-Fi Internet...

While I initially docked off a few points for the Dash's lag and usability issues, it gains most of those back with the promise of future features and bug fixes via over-the-air software updates. The open content platform has so much potential. Great...

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