Binding: DVD-ROM Brand: Microsoft EAN: 0882224462990 Format: DVD-ROM Label: Microsoft Software Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: Microsoft Software Model: ZV3-00014 Platform: Windows Vista Publisher: Microsoft Software Release Date: August 25, 2007 Sales Rank: 1375 Studio: Microsoft Software
Features:
Over 1.6 million points of interest such as ATMs, hotels, landmarks, and more
Enhanced Keyword search helps you quickly find nearby business and POIs immediately
Customizable trip planning options allow you to plan stops, scenic detours, and more
Navigation Mode lets you estimate drive time before you leave your house
ugh.
The information support on Microsoft's webstie is severely lacking. Updating the software does not seem to be possible...even when brand-new. And since we had a new tollway extension in '07, it would have been nice to have that ON the '08 S&T--or at least updatable.
I've only tried the GPS once (when in Ft. Lauderdale), and it didn't work. Would try it again, but I got a Navagon for Fathers' Day...so I don't need it.
I like the concept of trip optimization. However, it still needs some work.
Streets & Trips 2008
Even though it is 2008, there are roads built in 2005-2006 not in the directions. Makes for a HUGE problem.
Other than that, it works as advertised.
Its amazing
Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION] is great. I hardly ever lose and signal when using Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION]. It must be used outside so its perfect when driving in a car, Have it navigate your directions for you. It even has a trip planner. Best thing about it no monthly fees!
Almost a winner
It's called Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008, but the maps are probably five years old. It's mostly accurate. I would say the positioning is entirely accurate, but since several of the roads we travel have been rebuilt or built since the maps were last updated, it sometimes shows us driving through a field, where the new road or modified road has been built. It's a minor annoyance, and I haven't run into an issue that I oouldn't figure out a way around, even using the outdated maps. The routing sometimes isn't what I would choose, but by adding waypoints, I can always get it to go in what looks like a more efficient manner.
The USB adapter for the GPS sensor is junk, and the reason I had to purchase the 2008 version was because when ... Read More
Very good, but some features need more work
Microsoft sells three products that all have some level of commonality: Streets & Trips (S&T), MapPoint, and AutoRoute Europe. All three products work similarly but create incompatible files - and should never be the case with MS products. I save maps of customer locations around the country, as well as marked-up maps of enjoyable back roads for car club drives. I've switched to S&T a few years ago since I don't require all the programmability features in MapPoint. Now I have a sizable library of MapPoint routes that can't be read by S&T and there is no way to convert them.
I don't understand why there are 3 products that are so alike - and yet are totally incompatible. There should be one, in a standard and pro ... Read More
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