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Microsoft streets and trips 2008
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...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/30/2007
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100%
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Not Bad
I just returned from a 6000 mile trip using the S/T 2008. I too had a little trouble with the activation as I was not near WiFi most of the time but once I got a good connections it worked.
In general it worked well. I did laugh when a huge lake in BC did not show up on one side of the road I was traveling beside. It is hard to read a lot of the small type in the car. Looking for the different colors of the minuscule blocks to see which was a restaurant and which was a bank was a problem...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/06/2007
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96%
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Not much different
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-calculat...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/28/2007
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94%
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New 'Activation' requirement prevents use on some machines
The program installed fine, but in order to use it, you have to 'activate' it online (as you do with, for example, Microsoft Office and Windows). This is the first time activation has been required for Streets & Trips.
The activation process refused to function on my laptop. And despite the program's assurance that "you can use it for up to 60 days without activation," the program in fact would not run at all without activation.
I placed two calls to Microsoft Support about...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/22/2007
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92%
(60 of 65) Users Found This Review Helpful
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2008 version is improved
I have owned streets and trips 2005 and it is one of my favorite programs. I bought this to get updated maps and the GPS unit. The program has been improved but they removed the PDA support. Also you now have to authenticate the software when you install it. If you wanted to install this program on your laptop and desktop then you will have to buy another copy. I have to say this is disappointing because this is the type of program that you will want on both computers. Right now this is the...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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02/13/2008
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91%
(11 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Microsoft Maps
I own MS Streets & Trips 2004, 2006 and 2008 with GPS. As far as I can tell, and I have looked closely, there is no difference between the 2006 and 2008 versions. I have found, however, a number of streets on the 2004 version which were dropped from the 2006 and 2008 versions. The GPS unit works just fine with the 2004 version. Thank you again, Microsoft.
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/16/2007
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90%
(10 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Ever been lost? Never again!
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...
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02/01/2008
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90%
(10 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful
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Not worth the upgrade
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 ...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/12/2007
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89%
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Jury is still out on this one
I am a directionaly challenged Realtor, so I thought this product might help. Pros: its cheap and works relatively well once you have played around with it. GPS receiver does have some lag-time to the screen so you need to know a little about where you are going before missing turns.
I bought an inverter for extra juice to extend the battery life of the laptop and have a well lit screen. A CD player/cassette converter can put the laptop sound into your car stereo for extra loud voice dire...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/18/2007
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88%
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Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008
I have considered Streets and Trips a fine program, and purchased successive annual versions. This years version however, is very disappointing in that it appears not to have improvements that would justify a full purchase price. If very minor upgrade changes are all that are to be expected in the future, an annual downloadable upgrade should be offerred at a reduced price. My 2 1/2 years old home is on local maps but still not identifiable in the latest version (2008). All I've really notic...
[Microsoft ZV3-00014 STREETS & TRIPS GPS 2008 review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/23/2007
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86%
(13 of 15) Users Found This Review Helpful
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