Comments on: Riding Up the Hudson With a Dash GPS On My Dash http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:15:30 -0800 hourly 1 By: A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | rapid-DEV.net http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2801757 A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | rapid-DEV.net Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:11:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2801757 [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...] [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...]

]]> By: Dash NavigationのカーナビソフトがBlackberryの次期機種に乗りそう http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2784250 Dash NavigationのカーナビソフトがBlackberryの次期機種に乗りそう Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:45:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2784250 [...] Research In Motionの広報が、Dash Navigationの買収を発表した（額は未公開）。Dash社は車載のGPSデバイスDash Expressを作っている会社だが（このデバイスに関する本誌のレビュー記事がここにある）、Garminなど同業他社との競争で劣勢になり、最近はハードウェアよりもソフトウェアをそのほかのメーカーに売ることに活路を見いだしていた。 [...] [...] Research In Motionの広報が、Dash Navigationの買収を発表した（額は未公開）。Dash社は車載のGPSデバイスDash Expressを作っている会社だが（このデバイスに関する本誌のレビュー記事がここにある）、Garminなど同業他社との競争で劣勢になり、最近はハードウェアよりもソフトウェアをそのほかのメーカーに売ることに活路を見いだしていた。 [...]

]]> By: A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | Tech-Framers http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2784117 A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | Tech-Framers Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:50:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2784117 [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...] [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...]

]]> By: A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | YoGoG.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2783953 A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | YoGoG.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:45:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2783953 [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...] [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...]

]]> By: A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | YoGoG.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2783954 A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry | YoGoG.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:45:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2783954 [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...] [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...]

]]> By: A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2783805 A Dash Of Navigation Software In Your Next Blackberry Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:27:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2783805 [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...] [...] for RIM. Dash, which makes makes the car GPS device Dash Express (read our review of the device here), had been struggling to compete with GPS device competitors like Garmin, and shifted its focus [...]

]]> By: CrunchGear » Archive » Dash Navigation can’t find its way, lays off two thirds of employees http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2522398 CrunchGear » Archive » Dash Navigation can’t find its way, lays off two thirds of employees Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:36:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2522398 [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...] [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...]

]]> By: Dash Navigation Can’t Find Its Way, Lays Off Two Thirds Of Employees : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2522188 Dash Navigation Can’t Find Its Way, Lays Off Two Thirds Of Employees : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:00:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2522188 [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...] [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...]

]]> By: Dash Navigation Can’t Find Its Way, Lays Off Two Thirds Of Employees http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2522154 Dash Navigation Can’t Find Its Way, Lays Off Two Thirds Of Employees Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:31:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2522154 [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...] [...] its novel features (I am a big fan of the device) and the $71 million the company has raised, going into the hardware is business [...]

]]> By: Chip http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2481407 Chip Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:31:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2481407 Turn it into an EPIRB: Using the GPS, if the vehicle has an X-mph to zero stop of greater than, say, 20mph and in less than 10 feet, an emergency notice is sent to authorities. The user has 60 seconds to cancel the notice. Allow for adjustable settings so those in the city who are more liable to be t-boned at an intersection vs. we country folks who may hit a deer could adjust the triggering mph reduction rate. Turn it into an EPIRB:

Using the GPS, if the vehicle has an X-mph to zero stop of greater than, say, 20mph and in less than 10 feet, an emergency notice is sent to authorities. The user has 60 seconds to cancel the notice.

Allow for adjustable settings so those in the city who are more liable to be t-boned at an intersection vs. we country folks who may hit a deer could adjust the triggering mph reduction rate.

]]> By: Contest: We’re Giving Away A Dash GPS. Just Come Up With An App To Make It Better : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2481318 Contest: We’re Giving Away A Dash GPS. Just Come Up With An App To Make It Better : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:00:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2481318 [...] you want a Dash GPS? We are going to give one away to the person who can come up with the best idea for a geo-aware app [...] [...] you want a Dash GPS? We are going to give one away to the person who can come up with the best idea for a geo-aware app [...]

]]> By: Contest: We’re Giving Away A Dash GPS. Just Come Up With An App To Make It Better http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2481270 Contest: We’re Giving Away A Dash GPS. Just Come Up With An App To Make It Better Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:35:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2481270 [...] you want a Dash GPS? We are going to give one away to the person who can come up with the best idea for a geo-aware app [...] [...] you want a Dash GPS? We are going to give one away to the person who can come up with the best idea for a geo-aware app [...]

]]> By: Technology and Gadgets Review » Dash Opens Up APIs For Its GPS Device to Developers http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2298232 Technology and Gadgets Review » Dash Opens Up APIs For Its GPS Device to Developers Thu, 15 May 2008 08:44:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2298232 [...] lets consumers create Yahoo map mashups on teh Web which theycan then send to their car. (Read my earlier review). Now, companies that want to create specific applications for the device, which includes a two-way [...] [...] lets consumers create Yahoo map mashups on teh Web which theycan then send to their car. (Read my earlier review). Now, companies that want to create specific applications for the device, which includes a two-way [...]

]]> By: Dash Opens Up APIs For Its GPS Device to Outside Developers http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2295122 Dash Opens Up APIs For Its GPS Device to Outside Developers Wed, 14 May 2008 04:55:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2295122 [...] lets consumers create Yahoo map mashups on teh Web which theycan then send to their car. (Read my earlier review). Now, companies that want to create specific applications for the device, which includes a two-way [...] [...] lets consumers create Yahoo map mashups on teh Web which theycan then send to their car. (Read my earlier review). Now, companies that want to create specific applications for the device, which includes a two-way [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Microsofto Live MapsはGoogle Mapsの美味しいところどり！？ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2163509 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Microsofto Live MapsはGoogle Mapsの美味しいところどり！？ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:55:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2163509 [...] 昨晩、マイクロソフトは 多くの新機能 をWindows Live Mapsへ投入した。変更には、「 3Dで表現されている都市 3Dで表現されている都市の改善（ラスべガス、ダラス、デンバー、フェニックス）」、「利用者のコレクションに入っている情報をGPS装置やGeoRSSに転送する機能（つまりこれは、私のDash GPS用にカスタムマップを作れるということだ）」、「3Dマップのビデオツアーサポート」、「改善された道案内と交通情報」、そして、「利用者の目的地への進入方向別にルートを表示してくれるone-click directions」機能が含まれる。 [...] [...] 昨晩、マイクロソフトは 多くの新機能 をWindows Live Mapsへ投入した。変更には、「 3Dで表現されている都市 3Dで表現されている都市の改善（ラスべガス、ダラス、デンバー、フェニックス）」、「利用者のコレクションに入っている情報をGPS装置やGeoRSSに転送する機能（つまりこれは、私のDash GPS用にカスタムマップを作れるということだ）」、「3Dマップのビデオツアーサポート」、「改善された道案内と交通情報」、そして、「利用者の目的地への進入方向別にルートを表示してくれるone-click directions」機能が含まれる。 [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Live Maps Drinks Google Maps’ Milkshake http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2163253 Microsoft Live Maps Drinks Google Maps’ Milkshake Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:57:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2163253 [...] to export your collections to GPS devices and GeoRSS feeds (which means I can make custom maps for my Dash GPS), support for 3D-map video tours, better directions and traffic information, and also one-click [...] [...] to export your collections to GPS devices and GeoRSS feeds (which means I can make custom maps for my Dash GPS), support for 3D-map video tours, better directions and traffic information, and also one-click [...]

]]> By: Rick Funkhouser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2160571 Rick Funkhouser Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:20:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2160571 In addition to speed traps, spotting of speed and red light cameras would be very helpful. Major drawback: lack of ability to plug in maps of other countries as most other vendors can. Even without the communication aspect. Could future software downloads be a possibility? Would be interesting to be able to track the number of units sold in a metro area. Pricing: I've seen $400 and $600 prices. What's up now and down the road? Love the vacated parking spot idea. In addition to speed traps, spotting of speed and red light cameras would be very helpful.

Major drawback: lack of ability to plug in maps of other countries as most other vendors can. Even without the communication aspect. Could future software downloads be a possibility?

Would be interesting to be able to track the number of units sold in a metro area.

Pricing: I’ve seen $400 and $600 prices. What’s up now and down the road?

Love the vacated parking spot idea.

]]> By: Saurabh Kaushik http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2068826 Saurabh Kaushik Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:18:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2068826 "..Dash Express could interface the Robotic steering wheel and guide car on the road using traffic/motion sensors and live satellite images. Also it could also feel me for all my mood and just take me preferred beer bar or my type of restaurant (spicy Indian) while I am sleeping in backseat of my car..." http://www.nanosaka.com “..Dash Express could interface the Robotic steering wheel and guide car on the road using traffic/motion sensors and live satellite images. Also it could also feel me for all my mood and just take me preferred beer bar or my type of restaurant (spicy Indian) while I am sleeping in backseat of my car…”

http://www.nanosaka.com

]]> By: Brandon Bidlack http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2057397 Brandon Bidlack Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:14:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2057397 @Amit: Hi, this is Brandon from Dash. Speed traps are definitely a feature request we hear frequently. The good news is that we are putting the finishing touches on a Developer API program which will allow developers to create their own buttons and apps on the device. I have a sneaking suspicion that speed traps will be a high priority for a few developers out there. @Dave: We think our two-way connectivity provides some compelling advantages over the competition. Our network approach to traffic gives drivers up-to-the-minute traffic flow information, based on the conditions that other drivers in the Dash Network are experiencing. Our partnership with Yahoo! Local gives contextual search capability, so that drivers are no longer stuck with a static list of POIs. And over-the-air map updates and software updates are truly seamless. @Amit: Hi, this is Brandon from Dash. Speed traps are definitely a feature request we hear frequently. The good news is that we are putting the finishing touches on a Developer API program which will allow developers to create their own buttons and apps on the device. I have a sneaking suspicion that speed traps will be a high priority for a few developers out there.

@Dave: We think our two-way connectivity provides some compelling advantages over the competition. Our network approach to traffic gives drivers up-to-the-minute traffic flow information, based on the conditions that other drivers in the Dash Network are experiencing. Our partnership with Yahoo! Local gives contextual search capability, so that drivers are no longer stuck with a static list of POIs. And over-the-air map updates and software updates are truly seamless.

]]> By: Yuri Ammosov http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2057237 Yuri Ammosov Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:55:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2057237 My apologies, but why not to buy a communicator instead? Tytn II or Nokia N95 can do all of it + much more. My apologies, but why not to buy a communicator instead? Tytn II or Nokia N95 can do all of it + much more.

]]> By: Dave http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2057218 Dave Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:46:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2057218 I can't imagine this being any better than the tomtom one third edition, or go 720....it has map share (open source map corrections), and you can get traffic udpates if you subscribe. I don't see what's so special with this device. I can’t imagine this being any better than the tomtom one third edition, or go 720….it has map share (open source map corrections), and you can get traffic udpates if you subscribe. I don’t see what’s so special with this device.

]]> By: Oliver http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2056898 Oliver Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:49:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2056898 @Erick - Have you heard of a site/service called SpotScout (spotscout.com). I shot their CEO the link to your post. He seems interested in figuring out how to fulfill your request... "One request: For people living in big cities with street parking, knowing when a nearby Dash driver just vacated a spot would be a killer feature for future versions of the software. " I know they're eye-deep in their launch at the moment. Seems that SpotScout and Dash need to meet. @Erick – Have you heard of a site/service called SpotScout (spotscout.com). I shot their CEO the link to your post. He seems interested in figuring out how to fulfill your request…

“One request: For people living in big cities with street parking, knowing when a nearby Dash driver just vacated a spot would be a killer feature for future versions of the software. ”

I know they’re eye-deep in their launch at the moment. Seems that SpotScout and Dash need to meet.

]]> By: brklynsurfer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2056868 brklynsurfer Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:38:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2056868 I live in Brooklyn and travel to Long Island often and I don't need a GPS receiver to tell me the traffic conditions, because its always bumper to bumper around here. I live in Brooklyn and travel to Long Island often and I don’t need a GPS receiver to tell me the traffic conditions, because its always bumper to bumper around here.

]]> By: Nate Weiner http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2056634 Nate Weiner Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:19:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2056634 I wish I had known about this before I dropped money on a Garmin. You pretty much described all of the features I wish mine had. I wish I had known about this before I dropped money on a Garmin. You pretty much described all of the features I wish mine had.

]]> By: Amit Elhanan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/comment-page-1/#comment-2056557 Amit Elhanan Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:46:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/26/riding-up-the-hudson-with-a-dash-gps-on-my-dash/#comment-2056557 I really like the future suggestions you have for the Dash, and it is sort of funny, because as I was driving from NYC to Albany last weekend and ran across speed traps I thought it would be a cool thing to have a service/device that let you mark speed traps and would update users of the same service/device. Dash could totally do this!!! The legality of such a use might be in question but if it is legal to flash your brights in order to let someone know a cop is hiding, then why not make it possible to do that using technology? I really like the future suggestions you have for the Dash, and it is sort of funny, because as I was driving from NYC to Albany last weekend and ran across speed traps I thought it would be a cool thing to have a service/device that let you mark speed traps and would update users of the same service/device. Dash could totally do this!!!

The legality of such a use might be in question but if it is legal to flash your brights in order to let someone know a cop is hiding, then why not make it possible to do that using technology?

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