Dash Navigation, Inc. today announced that the Dash Express^TM, the first Internet-connected GPS device, is now available for pre-order at the company’s website (http://www.dash.net).

The Dash Express will be priced at $599.99 and will include three free months of Dash Service¹.

While the Dash Express functions as a great GPS device even without the Dash Service, to take full advantage of the unique set of connected features including real-time traffic information from the Dash Driver Network, Internet Search, Send2Car and AutoUpdates, a subscription is required.

Consumers will have several options for subscribing to the Dash Service:

The Dash Express will begin shipping in mid-to-late February directly from www.dash.net followed by broader retail distribution in Q2 2008.

Superior traffic with the Dash Driver Network^TM: Select your route based on up-to-the-minute traffic data that is automatically and anonymously exchanged via the most reliable source - other Dash devices.

The Dash Express gathers traffic information from the Dash Driver Network and combines it with other sources of traffic data to provide you with the most accurate picture of what's happening on the routes you're traveling.

Only Dash provides traffic information for both freeways and arterial roads.

The Dash Express provides up to three routing options to your destination that are based on flow rather than incident data, and it has the ability to automatically alert you when traffic conditions change and route you around traffic problems.

Find virtually anything with Yahoo! Local search: Connect to Yahoo! Local search to find unlimited points of interest - people, places, products and services.

Two-way connectivity gives Dash Express the ability to use Yahoo! Local search and other Internet search sources.

Unlike other GPS devices that come loaded with a static database of points of interest, Dash gives you access to unlimited points of interest based on your specific needs, and delivers key detailed information (i.e. gas prices, movie times) to help you select the right destination.

Send2Car^TM means no typing required: Simply highlight an address from any Internet browser or Microsoft Outlook and send it directly to your car.

You can use Send2Car yourself, or have someone else send addresses to your Dash device when you're already on the road.

MyDash makes it even easier to personalize your Dash Express: The MyDash portal (http://my.dash.net) enables you to customize your Dash Express.

Create your own lists and feeds or, if you prefer, import the great content created by other members of the Dash Community.

Easily send customized search buttons (i.e. LA Yoga Studios, Best Red Sox Bars in Boston, Toddler Playgrounds in New York City) straight to your device so you always have access to the places you want to go.

AutoUpdate^TM means your GPS is always up to date: Dash Express is the only GPS that automatically and wirelessly updates software and traffic (and in the near future - maps) using two-way connectivity. You'll always have the latest features as soon as Dash releases them.