Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION]
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Software Reviews of Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: Not worth the upgrade
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this program to get the latest maps and updated places like hotels. It is my 4th upgrade over the years, starting back in 2003.
As far as I can tell, this version has NO IMPROVEMENTS AT ALL over my 2006 version, is more difficult to install and it tried to attach a Microsoft "live search" toolbar and default home page to my system. I live in western Pennsylvania and the new Mon-Valley expressway (PA-576) and several other new tollroads open since July of 2006 do not show up on the map! What is the purpose of buying the new version if there are no real improvements? On the plus side, the new GPS unit design may be a little easier to deal with, but if you already have T&S with GPS, don't waste your money on this version.
Customer Review: One problem with streets and trips with GPS 2008
Summary: 4 Stars
The only complaint I have is that when clicking on a major road or highway it will not show the street address. That includes roads coming into a town, so if it has a main street address it does not show the number, just the street name. When an address is not found, it helps to be able to click a road to get an idea of how close you are to your destination. I have been able to do that with past streets and trips. Other than this one complaint the product is good. Customer Review: Microsoft streets and trips 2008
Summary: 3 Stars
The only problem I have is that no where in the instructions does it tell you how to connect the GPS to your laptop computer. The "memory stick" as I thought it was (looked like one anyway) didn't fit into anything but the computer. I read where it said you could "go Wirless" and thought that the "memory stick" was how it was done. By accedent I learned that on the OTHER end there was ALSO a cap that covered the part that connected to the GPS. I almost broke open the plastic to get to the GPS to connect it to my computer. I called Microsoft Help on the phone. They said that I ws not the first with this problem. at least 14 other folks called with the same issue. I hope this helps other in the future. JW in OhioCustomer Review: Not much different
Summary: 2 Stars
For anyone that does not have S&T with GPS it is a GREAT program. I travel to multiple clients each day and the program does a great job of mapping out the trip for me. Dropping all the client addresses into the program couldn't be easier.
I have used S&T 2006 for over a year and thought it was time to pick up the latest version. For those of you thinking of upgrading to 2008, I have found that there is not much to see here. Other than a new perspective map view, and the auto-calculate new route, the program operates and functions the same as 2006. Maybe it has more "points of interest" than 2006, but I really don't care; I'm on the road to see clients, not to find a coffee shop. If you are using 2006, or 2007, stay with what you have.
Customer Review: More improvement needed
Summary: 3 Stars
We recently used this software on a driving trip from Seattle, WA to Burbank, CA and were disappointed with the lists of available restaurants and hotels/motels. Many were significantly out of date. In some of the smaller cities, there was very little info. The maps portion have improved, but still not as intuitive as it could be. We had to augment our Microsoft info with maps we purchased and info from the Chambers of Commerce - the most reliable and current info.
The GPS worked fine most of the time.