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 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $43.00
You Save: $36.99 (46%)
New (21) Used (6) from $34.99
Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 1281
Format: Dvd-rom
Platform: Windows Vista
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: with GPS Locator
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: ZV300013
Model: ZV3-00014
UPC: 882224462983
EAN: 0882224462990
ASIN: B000OUY2TQ
Release Date: August 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 July 25, 2008
Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 with GPS
The product is not satisfactory-we wanted to find our son's church so could have a July 4 supper there with him and his wife. Address entered, not found. Went to Google maps and it was immediately shown. That is a shame, since I was such an enthusiast for my earlier version of the same software.
 Great for Planning Your Trip June 23, 2008
Works well on my computer and is great for our road trips, very accurate and easy to work.
Couldn't get it to load... May 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had great hopes for this product, however I couldn't get it to load on my XP OS Laptop. I am not computer illiterate however I didn't want to invest the time in a product with no visible support mechanism, so back it went.
 Not bad for $59.99 May 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
That was what I paid. It's now $71. Still not a bad price for what it can do. This is no way near the convenience and usability of a standalone unit. But it will take you where you want to go. The voice guidance was a nice and needed addition. Unlike a windshield and dash mount unit, you have to look away from the road to see the laptop screen. I owned the 2006 version which did not have voice guidance. I use it mainly for planning trips and getting directions. I can zoom and pan at lightning speed compared to the online Mapquest and the like. I didn't mind paying the extra $20 or so for the GPS receiver just in case I need it.
Don't buy it just to use it in a car for navigation. It's just too awkward (and dangerous). You can spend just a little over $100 for a standalone unit that would serve you better.
Microsoft shows you the way April 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have GPS on my phone; GPS in my car; and now I have Bill Gates, whoops I mean GPS telling my notebook computer where to go and how to get there.
This was a purchase for the fun of having another toy to play with, and play I have. Even without the GPS it is useful. Kind of like having Mapquest without needing an internet connection.
Installation is simple, The GPS receiver provided is small and fits nicely in the very compact bag I use to carry my computer around and everything works as advertised.
Good content in the POI file, and the maps, at least for the northeast U.S. seem pretty complete and up to date.
When I compare route calculations with what the GPS in my Honda Pilot does, they are very similar.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchase.
BTW, you can find standalone GPS receivers that use USB connectors and provide output in NEMA format. If you have/buy one of these then get MS S&T without the receiver. They should work fine together.
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