Dash Navigation is distributing 2000 GPS units for a free six-month test drive. Geeks and heavy commuters can go to the Dash.net website to sign up for a free Dash Express navigation unit. The company of late finished a preliminary test in Silicon Valley and believes the Internet-connected GPS unit is geared up for the big time.
The Dash Express is not like other GPS units as it continuously makes access to the Internet and also other Dash Express units for updated traffic and location info. You can consider it as peer-to-peer navigation.
Besides network connectivity, the unit is also claimed to be capable of getting addresses from an Internet browser or email. Typing in directions whilst driving is a risky affair, however this lets your friends or coworkers simply and securely provide directions. 200 drivers of late finished a preliminary test in the Bay Area. As said by Dash, the navigation unit was provided with rant reviews from the majority of the testers.
