Just like previous versions of Microsoft's venerable mapping software, Streets & Trips 2008 retains many of the features of its predecessor and adds some incremental refinements. This year, several significant new abilities have been included. Still, there's room for improvement.
For those not familiar with Streets & Trips, it's a Windows program that you'd most likely run on a laptop. When coupled with a USB GPS receiver, Streets & Trips 2008 can provide complete, turn-by-turn voice prompted driving directions, just like a dedicated navigation device.
One major new feature in the 2008 release is Connected Services, which includes live traffic information as well as updated gas prices for areas covered by the MSN Direct network (click here for coverage information). For $149.95 (direct), Streets & Trips 2008 with a one-year subscription to Connected Services includes a combination GPS/MSN Direct USB receiver. If you already own a USB GPS receiver from, say, a previous version of Streets & Trips, you can buy the software-only version for
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Connected Services
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Status Pane
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Live search results
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Traffic Incident Detail
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Traffic and Construction
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Details Can Obliterate the Map
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Full Screen Mode
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Full Screen Night View
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Estimate Trip Cost
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Rest Stops
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services : Turn-by-Turn Directions
