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Using OnTimeZone data in Streets and Trips

Steve from OnTimeZone.com has created an excellent way for users to get time zone lines on their Streets & Trips maps.  There are actually several ways to use this data in Streets and Trips, each with advantages and disadvantages.  The details … Continue reading

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The Premium POI Directory for RV’ers

RV Directions has released a new collection of points of interest for 2010.  The CD contains over 77,000 locations that are focused on the needs of today’s active RV’er.  It includes: 9,600 private campgrounds 4,700 public campgrounds 211 military campgrounds … Continue reading

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REVIEW: RV Directions 2009 POI CD

This CD makes a great companion for Street & Trips (any version).  It contains over 50,000 locations that are focused on the needs of today’s active RV’er.  It includes categories such as: private campgrounds public campgrounds military campgrounds rest areas … Continue reading

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Geekstogo.com Reviews S&T 2008

The folks at GeeksToGo.com posted a nice indepth review for Streets & Trips 2008 with GPS.   They gave it 4 1/2 stars and stamped it as "Geek Approved" and summed it up by saying: "Overall Microsoft Streets and Trips … Continue reading

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PCMag.com Reviews Streets & Trips 2008

Craig Ellison of PCMag.com reviewed Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services today -  check it out here.

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NotebookReview.com Reviews Streets and Trips 2008

Kevin O’Brien reviews Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services    "tracking your current location, viewing local gas prices, or routing a trip across the country is incredibly easy" "Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 is a solid update to the past software, … Continue reading

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C|Net reviews Streets & Trips 2008

Elsa Wenzel (from C|Net) has publised her review:Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 tracks traffic, gas prices   User comments on the review: "For those professionals that travel a lot, already have their laptop for other reasons, and need to determine … Continue reading

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GetConnected TV – reviews S&T 2007 with GPS locator

GetConnected is the ultimate guide to getting your business connected with technology. Each week host Mike Agerbo and co-hosts AJ Vickery and Yolande Lougheed take a look at what’s hot and why. On YouTube this week is their review of Streets … Continue reading

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Smartphone & Pocket PC Mag recommends S&T as ‘must have’

Tim Hillebrand, writer for Smartphone & Pocket PC Magazine, recommends Streets & Trips as a “must have.” Hillebrand is a big fan of the product and the below quotes show his enthusiasm. Key Quotes: “I honestly don’t know what I’d … Continue reading

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S&T 2007 Review in from About.com

Shane McGlaun writes: "Overall, Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 with GPS is a fantastic an affordable navigation system that will work as well or better than any purpose built navigation system around. At $129 if you already own a notebook … Continue reading

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First Round of Reviews are in…

Both CNet and Gizmodo published reviews of the S&T 2007 with GPS today.   [link to CNet review] [link to Gizmodo review] They like the new GPS SiRF III puck and so do I.  It is half the size of the … Continue reading

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