The power to plan ahead. The freedom to drive
with confidence.
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009 is packed
with tools to help consumers take advantage of all of those gems and
destinations that are close to home. Streets & Trips hosts more
than 1.5 million points of interest such as hotels, restaurants,
national parks and ATMs, which means users have at their fingertips
all the information necessary to make a memorable and fun trip. The
software’s Find Nearby Places feature allows travelers to search a
radius up to 50 miles to find select points of interest and then
gives users detailed directions and contact information so they are
ready to hit the road in no time.
It is no surprise that unexpected hang-ups and slowdowns on the road leave many
feeling anxious and stressed. Microsoft Streets & Trips is an easy way to
get customized, highly detailed driving directions that will help consumers plan
for the unexpected so they can relax and enjoy the time spent on the road. Road
construction updates, available online at no additional charge, inform users on
important local, state, national (U.S.) and international (Canada) construction
updates and road closures. Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009 will then create
routes that bypass such hang-ups to minimize frustrating delays and unexpected
stops. No matter where a trip takes you, planning ahead of time and building in
stops for meals, bathroom breaks, fuel and sightseeing using the customization
tools available in Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009 is a surefire way to
reduce stress and gives travelers the freedom to relax behind the wheel.
With prices rising at the pumps, it is more important than ever to make the most
of a tank of gas. Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009 helps consumers find the
most efficient route and gives them the easy-to-use tools to calculate traveling
expenses before they even walk out the front door. Using the car’s tank size
and mileage per gallon, along with the current price for fuel, users can use the
Microsoft Streets & Trips fuel consumption manager to calculate a cost
estimate for each trip. Automatic re-routing in the GPS version also helps to
keep consumers on track after a wrong turn, which can decrease wasted gas and
save consumers valuable time.
Entertainment online free trial
membership so that consumers can take advantage of special savings
at restaurants, hotels and special events2
Updated street maps for the U.S. and
Canada
Updated user interface that has an even
more intuitive look and feel
Ability to send location information to a
mobile device3
With Microsoft Streets & Trips with
GPS Locator, you get all of the above, plus the following:
Spoken street names that provide consumers with an easy-to-use, hands-free
solution that delivers turn-by-turn directional information to the desired
destination
Customize your trip for YOU! Do you prefer scenic roads or Interstate highways? How often do you like to
stop to rest? Streets & Trips can remember your driving preferences and
suggest routes and rest stops that will help make your trip more enjoyable. Free
construction updates from the web are another benefit you’ll receive with
America’s #1 best-selling travel and map software.
Save time and gas money! Streets & Trips will calculate your mileage, trip costs and arrival time
before you leave; a great planning tool when comparing different routes you’re
considering. Once on the road, updated street-level maps and turn-by-turn
directions make it easy to stay on track and conserve gas. Save even more time
by adding personal notes to your maps. With addresses, phone numbers and other
notes alongside your planned stops, you’ll have all the information you need
in one handy place.
More than 1.5 million ideas for stops along the way! Looking for an Italian restaurant in Des Moines? A hotel in Vancouver?
Streets & Trips comes with detailed information on more than 1.5 million
locations – ATMs, hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other points of
interest. No Internet connection required! When you do have a chance to connect
to the internet, you can search online to view even more locations on your maps,
giving you the best of both worlds.
Take it with you! New to the 2009 version of Streets &
Trips, you can now send location info to your mobile phone, giving
you more freedom than ever! Not only can you send info to your
mobile device, but you can easily share your itineraries with family
and friends via email – a great tool for communicating your trip
plans to those sharing the adventure with you or those waiting to
welcome you home!
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To use Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009, you need:
PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor
clock speed
One of the following operating systems:
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, Windows XP with Service Pack 3,
or Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (64-bit versions of
Windows XP and Windows Server excluded)
Internet Explorer 5.5 browser software or
later, Internet Explorer 7.0 included (will not displace your
primary browser)
For Windows Vista: 1 GB of RAM
For Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB
recommended)
For Windows Server 2003: 256 MB of RAM
Running additional applications
simultaneously may require additional memory
Available hard-disk space: 1.8 GB. Some
users may require up to an extra 100 MB for System Files Update
(hard disk usage will vary depending on configuration)
DVD-ROM drive
Super VGA (1024 × 768) or higher
resolution monitor with 256 colors
Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or a compatible pointing
device
Additional items or services required to use certain features:
For Voice Output: any of the operating
systems listed in the system requirements and a compatible
soundcard
Microsoft Exchange Server, Internet
SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or MAPI-compliant messaging software required to
use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Microsoft Office
Outlook 2003 or Office Outlook 2007
required to use Send To as picture
14,400-baud or higher recommended
Broadband Internet service strongly
recommended for online search
Some Internet functionality may require
Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an Internet
service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll
charges may apply
GPS functionality requires a GPS device
that supports NMEA 2.0 or later
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