Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version]
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List Price: $129.99
Our Price: $29.97
Your Save: $ 100.02 ( 77% )
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224045223
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft Software
Model: ZV3-00002
Platform: Windows 2000
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Release Date: 2005-10-03
Studio: Microsoft Software
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Features
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Complete and customizable trip-planning software, plus USB-ready GPS receiver
Advanced GPS routing features like distance-based voice-prompted directions
Door-to-door directions for any trip; calculate mileage, time, and expenses
Over 1.8 million points of interest; plan stops, scenic detours, and fuel stops
Maps for U.S. and Canada with more than 5.4 million miles of routable roads
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Unusable
Comment: I used this software to map a trip across the country from New York to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and a couple more stops. If your stops are near major roads then this software usually works. But if your stops are off the major roads then the software doesn't know if it's routing you on a paved road or a dirt road. The software routed me on a dirt road for 46 miles. So 20 miles from my last stop I had to come up with my own route after running into the dirt road. I ended up having to drive back to where I started from. On another occasion the software directed me to a road, but there was no road.
The software comes in useful when you've missed a turn. Press F3 and it will find a route back to where you want to go and direct you. Other than that, I didn't find the prompt particularly useful. The map seems to be 2 seconds or so behind me, so it areas where you have 3 exits, one after the other, it doesn't help.
If you're looking to save a few bucks and get the 2006 version I would say that you won't be saving anything. I don't know if the 2009 version is any better, but I can say that I'll never let this software route a trip for me again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not bad - But the maps are WAY out of date and NO WAY to UPDATE them :(
Comment: I am very happy with this software except for one major sticking point. The maps are very out of date. If you are going to any new areas that were constructed in the last 4 years, forget it. and - no updates.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Streets and Trips w/GPS Locator
Comment: This is a great product. We have used it with a laptop on at least 10 trips and it has very good features - voice instruction; lets you see where on the map you are driving; gives restaurants and attractions. I would recommend this for anyone who wants something better than a hand-held gps or someone who doesn't have a nav system built in to their vehicle. I bought my edition on Amazon and paid under $90.00 for it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Has it's plusses
Comment: This has served me well in terms of giving me directions, but it lacks the accuracy required for netstumbling, and Google Earth mapping of data points.
There is a new version out that uses SIRFstar III, and it's supposedly more accurate. Also the 2008 version is supposed to know about traffic in an area.
I'd buy the new version if I ever lost my current unit for any reason.
Customer Rating:
Summary: very nice program ...
Comment: Purchased this program for my older laptop PC because it was compatible with Win2000. Program worked right out of the box, no troubles installing. Has very nice features, easy to read on the screen. Now if I just could afford to drive my car anywhere ... :)
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Unusable
Comment: I used this software to map a trip across the country from New York to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and a couple more stops. If your stops are near major roads then this software usually works. But if your stops are off the major roads then the software doesn't know if it's routing you on a paved road or a dirt road. The software routed me on a dirt road for 46 miles. So 20 miles from my last stop I had to come up with my own route after running into the dirt road. I ended up having to drive back to where I started from. On another occasion the software directed me to a road, but there was no road.
The software comes in useful when you've missed a turn. Press F3 and it will find a route back to where you want to go and direct you. Other than that, I didn't find the prompt particularly useful. The map seems to be 2 seconds or so behind me, so it areas where you have 3 exits, one after the other, it doesn't help.
If you're looking to save a few bucks and get the 2006 version I would say that you won't be saving anything. I don't know if the 2009 version is any better, but I can say that I'll never let this software route a trip for me again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not bad - But the maps are WAY out of date and NO WAY to UPDATE them :(
Comment: I am very happy with this software except for one major sticking point. The maps are very out of date. If you are going to any new areas that were constructed in the last 4 years, forget it. and - no updates.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Streets and Trips w/GPS Locator
Comment: This is a great product. We have used it with a laptop on at least 10 trips and it has very good features - voice instruction; lets you see where on the map you are driving; gives restaurants and attractions. I would recommend this for anyone who wants something better than a hand-held gps or someone who doesn't have a nav system built in to their vehicle. I bought my edition on Amazon and paid under $90.00 for it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Has it's plusses
Comment: This has served me well in terms of giving me directions, but it lacks the accuracy required for netstumbling, and Google Earth mapping of data points.
There is a new version out that uses SIRFstar III, and it's supposedly more accurate. Also the 2008 version is supposed to know about traffic in an area.
I'd buy the new version if I ever lost my current unit for any reason.
Customer Rating:
Summary: very nice program ...
Comment: Purchased this program for my older laptop PC because it was compatible with Win2000. Program worked right out of the box, no troubles installing. Has very nice features, easy to read on the screen. Now if I just could afford to drive my car anywhere ... :)
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator combines customizable trip planning software with a sleek and stylish Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. Now it is easy to plan your trip and track your location in real-time. Streets & Trips with GPS Locator has more trip planning tools than any online mapping site plus advanced GPS features, so you'll always know exactly where you are and where your next turn is. Just plug it into your laptop and go!
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