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 Not worth the upgrade October 12, 2007
Scott Hodges
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
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.
Not much different September 28, 2007
R. Dudek (New York State)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
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.
Jury is still out on this one October 18, 2007
Dyce DeHaan (Longmont Colorado)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
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 directions over loud, obnoxious clients. Cons: not intuitive, a regular GPS is so much simpler.
 Great Guidance System October 27, 2007
ha-evolution (ECWI)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Great update over prior versions. The auto-recalculate works well and recalculates quickly. The display has useful features such as time and compass. The activation system is annoying but did not present any problems.
 Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 September 23, 2007
Roger E. Reese (Near the Candadian border)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 noticed are minor "splash" screen changes.
Roger E. Reese
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