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| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $99.78
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New (5) Used (1) from $90.00
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1614
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.8
MPN: 9RJ-00007
Model: 9RJ-00007
UPC: 882224462891
EAN: 0882224462891
ASIN: B000PHNSA2
Release Date: August 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Condition: Brand NEW Sealed in the Retail Package. Full Warranty and FAST Shipping!!
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| Customer Reviews:
 Getting better January 7, 2008
Gregg Stephens (Bristol, PA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the second version of MS Streets and Trips, the COnnected Services is a great addition, but is tempramental in my area. When I get a connection it's really fantastic to see all the nearby items and traffic. The changes to the software are great including full screen, night/day quick-key, the automatic re-routing after a wrong turn, and lots of others. I use this several time a week for work and occasionally for personal and have had no problems.
Mixed bag April 19, 2008
Old Timer (Troutdale, OR USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had S&T connected for about a week now and will probably keep it. Til now I've been using DeLorme software, which I like a lot but it doesn't have the connected features I wanted to try.
The downsides to S&T:
1. I bought it for use on a car computer installed in my vehicle. It's probably not up to the task but is easier to use than DeLorme. One major drawback for S&T is that DeLorme has voice input which makes for a nice hands off experience. So far S&T is easier to use, has a better display but is distracting if I have to use the mouse.
2. So far it's on a par with DeLorme for accuracy of maps. However, DeLorme provides regular updates (for a year) but Microsoft does not. Doesn't seem fair for Microsoft to aske for error reports when the only benefit to the customer is to get fixes when they buy the next version. Shame on you Microsoft! See if you get any error reports from me!
3. Connected services seems to work fine. Two major drawbacks though. Services are very limited. Here in Oregon only the Portland area is covered. If I go south to California I have over 600 miles of uncovered area! At least DeLorme has good coverage on services across the country, albeit not real time. Second is price. First year is free, but after that you pay; I'm not sure it's worth it.
4. I'm concerned about more than just the map updates. What about 2009? Will I have to buy the connected version to retain those services? Does that mean I have to pay for another GPS and connected device? You've really got to do better Microsoft on cleaning up your upgrade path for this product Microsoft or I won't be buying it again.
5. The GPS device and connected services weren't easy to install. Connected took more work than was necessary for this device. GPS was a royal pain. I'm an old hand system administrator and did all my tricks to get it working. You would think with S&T being Microsofts product, the hardware being Microsoft, and the operating system Microsoft's as well it would be a snap. DeLorme took a little work to get a 3rd party Bluetooth GPS to work (which is potentially a riskier proposition). Ironically the 3rd party GPS worked fine on S&T and it took hours playing with drivers to find the problem. Not very positive Microsoft!
6. S&T has crashed twice now. DeLorme never gave me a problem in over a year.
7. The install offered to create a link to Outlook, which would be a really nice feature. Unfortunately this part of the install failed. It gave instructions on where to find more information but I've been unable yet to find them.
The positives? Easier to use than others. Connected services has huge potential. Support responded fairly quickly. (However, by the time they responded I had already gone through most of the steps and fixed the problem. Their suggestions were not for the faint hearted and were the right steps to take. Unfortunately, the problem was one that would have taken them another step to find. I know what the problem is, but I'm not telling them! When they give me updates during the life of the product I will!)
Bottom line - better than before, still not a threat to Garmin.
 Streets & Trips GPS 2008 January 7, 2008
P. Little (Dinuba, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a God sent when traveling when you can not afford to
spent the thousand dollars for a in vehicle system. I love
mine and have purchased this program for the past 8 years
to help me find businesses in my outside sales position.
This product is well worth the money for the time it has
saved me.
Connected? March 28, 2008
NeT (Texas)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A nice upgrade to the older versions. The Connected service needs work. You lose signals traveling between (San Antonio to Dallas for example)coverage areas and the system doesn't automatically reconnect. The renewal fee after the first year is not worth the money if vast improvements are not made soon.
No Updates. March 31, 2008
James E. Massey
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product is amazing for the price ($150): the features that it has and the fact that it turns your laptop into a GPS map with a very large screen. The GPS locater is extremely accurate. I did not find the software features intuitive but they worked well once I figured them out. However, the mapping software(ie names of streets) was not up to date and I discovered to my distress that it is not updatable until the next version (2009) is released. Microsoft has this in common with several other GPS mapping hardware and software systems. I returned it to Microsoft.
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