Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION]
by Microsoft Software
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Software Reviews of Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I had street and trips in X-P, now in Vista I went to the GPS Street and Trips. In our area I checked a error in the old Street and Trips, and it was corrected. I have used it on three trips now and have enjoyed it. I have not used the turn by turn directions yet.Customer Review: Ever been lost? Never again!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Microsoft Streets and Maps 2008 (while it was on Amazon pre-order) as my first GPS navigation system. The software is a good alternative for laptop owners when compared to the more expensive in-vehicle systems - not to mention your laptop screen is usually much larger than the built-in displays. The maps are very accurate and the GPS receiver even works in areas with tall buildings and on back roads in the mountains with tree cover. I travel around 700 miles per week and I use this on my passenger seat with a AC/DC converter for my laptop. I am very satisfied with this product. If you make a wrong turn, it detects it within seconds and gives you a course correction. If you ignore it, it will compute an alternate route. The GPS receiver has a small suction cup which doesn't work on my dashboard, but I use a small piece of Velcro instead. I also use this for Geocaching (a wonderful sport by the way) to get me close to the hide sites on back roads before debarking from my vehicle to the cache sites. I've uses this on gravel forest maintenance roads and major interstates as well. The nearby places tool is great for finding restaurants and hotels, and it provides you with a phone number so you can call for reservations while you're en route. I really enjoy this device and I can't imagine traveling without the convenience and confidence it provides. Another neat feature is to select "no interstates" for your route, then let it take you through all the small towns along the way - this works great for repetitive commutes. Last thing - if you see a bunch of traffic up ahead, it's great to have the confidence in knowing that if you jump off at any random unknown exit, the GPS and software will route you to another route and list where you can stop for lunch along the way. Great gear - thanks Microsoft!Customer Review: streets & maps 2007
Summary: 3 Stars
NOT as good as 2003 edition. Campgrounds are not in it. Cannot use GPS for finding a co-ordinate. Old edition better. Pretty much works the same without as many sites of interest and addresses show in wrong place.
WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT!
Customer Review: A less expensive alternative to a GPS car unit.
Summary: 5 Stars
This product directed me perfectly to an area that I have not been to before. When I went off route, it recalculated the directions. When I drove too far, I got me back on track. It didn't lose signal between Bklyn, NY and Trenton, NJ (my destination). The directions are spoken clearly. The laptop was a little muffled by the car stereo, so I had to turn the music down a little to hear it. If you own a laptop, I would suggest looking into this instead of buying a more expensive car unit.Customer Review: Program ok, GPS receiver not
Summary: 3 Stars
I owned S&T 2007 and enjoyed using it. I found some of the quirks of the maps a little funny/annoying, but it was still fairly accurate and usable for planning and for in car guidance. The 2008 version did have some map updates and some feature changes that were nice, but nothing major.
Cons:
- GPS receiver for 2008 didn't ever work. I used the one from my 2007 version. It may have been defective, I dunno
- Guidance does not speak the street names. It says when to turn and which way, but does not even attempt to pronounce street names.
- some instructions come way too late.