Microsoft AutoRoute Europe 2007
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Software Reviews of Microsoft AutoRoute Europe 2007
Customer Review: A handy help if you're set up for it.
Summary: 4 Stars
If you're heading for Europe, have a laptop/notebook with a GPS antenna and a car lighter power adapter (or an extra duty battery) this is really a very helpful navigation system. It's in English, for one thing, but does a pretty good job of finding places and names in either the native spelling or the anglicized version. And it does an amazing job of getting you through even the densest European towns. We were in Avignon, for example, on a maze of streets one car wide, lots of one-ways, cul-de-sacs, etc., and it got us to our hotel and various restaurants and museums with ease. On the other hand, it doesn't refresh or re-route well (you have to be continually hitting F3) and there were some hotels that it probably should have had in the POI's but didn't. Also, if you're using Vista, I don't think they've quite retrofitted it properly yet. It works, but there are definitely some Vista-related glitches. Nothing insurmountable, and probably soon fixable with an update, but a bit of a pain. Nevertheless, not many rental cars over there have a nav system, so this is a great alternative: Well worth the price.Customer Review: Autoroute Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Just got back from a little driving tour through Spain and France. Although I've been there a few times before, this is the first time with a map program. I've become addicted to Streets and Trips here in the U.S. so I thought I'd try this for our latest trip. I used Autoroute with the GPS receiver I got from Streets and Trips and instead of the usual getting lost as soon as you get off the main road and flopping around, Autoroute shows exactly where you are and recalculates a new route. My 16 year old son was my copilot and easily handled the program. I especially liked the female British accent drive instruction feature, nice touch. Although there were a few map errors, as in Streets and Trips, the program was invaluable. As anyone that travels in Europe will tell you, the signage is atrocious especially in urban areas, and this is definitely the answer. Highly recommend it.Customer Review: A solid tool for getting around Europe
Summary: 4 Stars
I just completed a 15 day trip through Italy and Greece using AutoRoute. The other key components are the Pharos GPS-500 USB receiver and a Laptop. The software installs without issues and worked well throughout my trip. It is pretty accurate and worked even in the most remote places. It has many features that I did not use like tracking fuel economy and setting way points. You can select many languages and metric versus miles. I simply put in my target address and checked the provide guidance box and off I went!
There were a couple of minor issues during the trip. On long multi hour drives the software would hang up. Not sure why - could have been a laptop issue also? Simple fix was to close and restart the program.
The other issue is accuracy. There were time when it said " right turn in 500 feet" and the turn was much closer and you would miss it. It's not a big deal because it also shows you a detailed map with street names so you can quickly adjust. This could be an issue with the GPS receiver or restriction by the government.
Anyways - I recommend this product and will use it again.
Cheers,
chuckp
Customer Review: Great European vacation planning software
Summary: 4 Stars
I was very pleased with the earlier version of AutoRoute 2003 so buying the AutoRoute 2007 was a no brainier. New countries added such as Norway is great to have. The Ireland map was greatly improved but dose not has address find for that country. All in all, very happy with this software.Customer Review: most disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I have just returned from a month in Germany and expected to use AutoRoute Europe 2007 with my laptop. The program functioned well, but was nearly useless because, I was told, the map is vintage 2001. Extensions completed in 2003 and new "A" roads were not shown. If I followed their route to Fussen, I would still be driving. In reality the Autobahn was extended to Fussen several years ago.
I found it helpful to locate tourist information in Munich when I first arrived.
I drove a friend's Audi A6 with Navigation, and found it excellent. As a real time navi system, AutoRoute is a rip-off.
I would take an entirely different perspective were Microsoft to deliver a product resembling its name. Tsk, tsk Microsoft. Deceptive titling just to make a $40 sale....???? On the other hand, I have this bridge for sale....Any takers?