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The first software update for Dash Express is now available.  You will receive a message notifying you of the update while you’re driving around town, but the update must be completed in a wi-fi area, however.

Dash states the update contains hundreds of modifications.  I only had time to take a quick look through some of the menus and noticed a “set MyRoute mode”  button and  “service status” button, which weren’t there previously.  After a brief check of the Dash site… the MyRoute “learns” how you drive from location to location and picks a custom route based on your driving history.  Sounds interesting and I will be eager to see how this works!  Check it out below:

“Search Along Route” to find anything you want along your route of travel.

Other listed improvement include:  ”FasterFind” to decrease time need to lock onto a GPS signal.  Also, there is a 50% increase in map redraws….nice!

For full details check the Dash Blog.

A good read from the Houston Chronicle in two parts on the Dash Express.  Take a look here for part one.  Here’s part deux.  He seems to have experienced some local routing issues, but I have never experienced any quirky routes cause by traffic conditions.

For example, my short drive to work involves going up Waugh Drive to Memorial, then into downtown and to the Mighty Houston Chronicle. It’s quick, there are a minimal number of stoplights and traffic is relatively light. It’s the route Google Maps recommends. But the Dash Express keeps wanting me to cut over to Montrose, then take the much-slower Allen Parkway, which puts into downtown south of my destination. I then must come up stoplight-dotted Louisiana or Travis streets.

Worth a read.

Dash Vids Dept: A good video about the Dash from Somewhatfrank.com.   Chris Butler from Dash explains some of the features and apps available on the Dash Express.  The video is from a developers conference, and you can watch it here.

Dash Express only $299 at Amazon!

Are You Happy Dept: From the always good gpsreview.net …Survey information concerning Dash user satisfaction. As a Dash user– are you happy??  See if you are, here!

That’s it for today, kids!

Hasta la Bye-bye!

Great News Dept: According to the Dash Blog, increased sales during the Father’s Day period have resulted in a new lower price. The new official price is now $299. That’s great news!

More Good News Dept: For the early purchasers (before May 31) Dash is going to throw in an extra 3 months of service.

Nice.

Even though we are only halfway through the year PC World put together their list of the best products of 2008. — I guess they couldn’t wait till the end of the year.  Who knows, maybe they know something we don’t!!  …killer asteroid, maybe?  You can skip to the article here.  Are you gonna put the whole list on here, dude? Um, why not. I’m bored, and who doesn’t like a good list??  There’s cool stuff on there to check out.  Oh, the Dash is #55.

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WARNING: Low Content

As Nelly states its “gettin hot in herre,” so with this crushing weather in the East you should be in your pool, not on your computer!  Get out!  Do something to cool down, already.  I don’t even feel like writing anything. I just want another iced tea…

A Man spends a week with a Dash and comes away pretty pleased, here.

Of course Dash pops up on a lot of Father’s Day gift lists (and actually I think any Dad would be pretty happy with one.)  You can find these corny lists all over, but I’ll point you to one on Yahoo here.

And for those of you who really care– Yes, I did haul my allergy suffering butt to The Taj least week for the nightly No Limit Tournament… and won!  Shows that heavy doses of allergy medication have their advantages.

Stay cool!

The monthly historical traffic model update has been released.  Look for the “update device” option to appear on the main menu and UPDATE!

Great Deals In GPS Dept: Right now you can pick one up for $299!  No kidding.  Amazon just put it on sale for that price, but I have no idea how long it will last. If you were on the fence… this may be the time to grab it.

Show a brother some LOVE.  Click through to take a look…. Dash Express for only $299 at Amazon

Just Some Reviews Dept:

A short write-up in the Chicgo Sun Times.  Nothing too ground breaking–

Forbes –

Who, Me? Dept: I think I’m heading to Atlantic City tonight… yikes.  I hate when I do that. Maybe a poker tournament at the Taj?–

See Ya!!

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Is it just me…. or does anyone else have the problem of grabbing your Dash Express from the case and the battery is frequently dead? Usually, mine is plugged in while driving (and charging…presumably.) I guess I am not powering it down correctly- somehow. I see the red light flash a few times, then go out– but sometimes the next day the battery is completely dead.