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Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version]
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Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version] Description
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224045223
Product Features: Complete and customizable trip-planning software, plus USB-ready GPS receiver
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft Software
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Model: ZV3-00002
Platform: Windows Me
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Product Release Date: 2005-10-03
Studio: Microsoft Software
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224045223
Product Features: Complete and customizable trip-planning software, plus USB-ready GPS receiver
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft Software
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Model: ZV3-00002
Platform: Windows Me
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Product Release Date: 2005-10-03
Studio: Microsoft Software
Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version] Features
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
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
Editorial Review of Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version]
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator combines Streets & Trips, the complete and customizable trip planning software, with a sleek and stylish Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. With advanced GPS features and voice prompted directions, you’ll always know exactly where you are and where your next turn is. Just plug it in your laptop and go!
Customer Reviews of Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 With GPS Locator[Old Version]
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Review Summary: Best road trip planner!
Review: I have planned at least 6 successful road trips with this software. It is fantastic and has some really great features. It is so much better than a portable gps for multiple stop planning, specific routing and it can still do turn by turn with the best of them. I would never go on a long trip without it. POI are sometimes outdated/nonexistant but for the most part it can get you what you are looking for. Favorite features are gps speedo/altitude and route tracking, it's nice to retrace your route when the trip is over.
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Review Summary: GPS for Navigation
Review: If you are sailing and need another GPS for using with your navigation software, you can't beat using the unit that comes with Street & Trips. Threw away the "Street" software, so it doesn't matter how old of version you buy. We have two on board, different models( 2004 & 2006) both work great. PS we're using Rosepoint Nav. software and like it- windows based, Intuitive
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: good for the money
Review: overall. it is a great product.
but it is not like gps installed in the car (not talking about portable unit on windshield)
it has few second leg time on display. so if you happend to pass busy highway overpass divided into 6 differnt direction...(ie Dallas Fort/worth) good luck... (make sure you have a navigator with you.)
BUT STILL I WILL SAY GOOD FOR THE BUCK,,, WISH IT HAD AUTO RE- CALCULATIION MODE. INCASE YOU MISSED THE TURN.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Unusable
Review: 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:
Review Summary: Not bad - But the maps are WAY out of date and NO WAY to UPDATE them :(
Review: 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.
Review Summary: Best road trip planner!
Review: I have planned at least 6 successful road trips with this software. It is fantastic and has some really great features. It is so much better than a portable gps for multiple stop planning, specific routing and it can still do turn by turn with the best of them. I would never go on a long trip without it. POI are sometimes outdated/nonexistant but for the most part it can get you what you are looking for. Favorite features are gps speedo/altitude and route tracking, it's nice to retrace your route when the trip is over.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: GPS for Navigation
Review: If you are sailing and need another GPS for using with your navigation software, you can't beat using the unit that comes with Street & Trips. Threw away the "Street" software, so it doesn't matter how old of version you buy. We have two on board, different models( 2004 & 2006) both work great. PS we're using Rosepoint Nav. software and like it- windows based, Intuitive
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: good for the money
Review: overall. it is a great product.
but it is not like gps installed in the car (not talking about portable unit on windshield)
it has few second leg time on display. so if you happend to pass busy highway overpass divided into 6 differnt direction...(ie Dallas Fort/worth) good luck... (make sure you have a navigator with you.)
BUT STILL I WILL SAY GOOD FOR THE BUCK,,, WISH IT HAD AUTO RE- CALCULATIION MODE. INCASE YOU MISSED THE TURN.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Unusable
Review: 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:
Review Summary: Not bad - But the maps are WAY out of date and NO WAY to UPDATE them :(
Review: 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.