Dash Express

The Dash Express was an Internet-enabled personal navigation device manufactured by Dash Navigation[1] Dash Express transmitted information using a GPRS connection back to Dash Navigation in order to enhance traffic routing as well as use Wi-Fi for the purpose of updating GPS.[2] At the time of its availability, the Dash Express was only available for use in the US.[3]

In June 2009, Research in Motion has acquired Dash Navigation,[4] and discontinued service and support of the Dash Express product effective June 30, 2010.

Hardware

The hardware of the dash express was developed by Taiwanese hardware manufacturer FIC (First International Computers), in its Openmoko division. It was developed under the code name "Dash Cavalier" with the model number HXD8v2.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Social Networking for Cars Can Help You Avoid Traffic Jams" - ABC News
  2. ^ "Beating Traffic By Joining the Network" - washingtonpost.com
  3. ^ "Will Dash work outside the US (e.g. Europe/Canada/Mexico)?" - Official Dash FAQ[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Research in Motion Acquires Dash Navigation".
  5. ^ "Dash Cavalier". Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-09-10.


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