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| Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 [OLD VERSION] | ![Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zy7WmApkL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $29.95
You Save: $10.00 (25%)
New (3) Used (6) from $21.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 828
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 882224462938
Model: B17-00389
UPC: 882224462938
EAN: 0882224462938
ASIN: B000OV5L40
Release Date: August 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Still great, but BORING August 30, 2007
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
New maps but not much else new since 2007. They added an unpolished 3D view and MSN Traffic. Traffic is a paid subscription addon that requires an antenna purchase.
Still the best trip planner out there.
Still pretty lame, and now it has #%$^%& activation August 29, 2007
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
I didn't think much of the 2007 version of Streets & Trips (see review). It had a lot of mapping errors and a disappointingly low number of POIs.
Well, the 2008 version is basically more of the same. OK, some errors are now fixed, and they now claim 1.6 million POIs. Folks, this is still a LAME number. To even have a chance of claiming "full" coverage of the US requires a minimum of 5-6 million, which is what you will find in any real navigation system.
So, while it will plot a course that will get you there, it won't even begin to show you all the places along the way.
The final insult is that now it has the onerous Microsoft activation scheme added. I change computers more often than most people, so this is a real nuisance to me.
So, I'm still waiting for something with a user interface like this, but with 4 or 5 times the POIs. I'm not holding my breath.
Stick with the 2007 version August 29, 2007
91 out of 96 found this review helpful
Unless you really need the updated maps, I would not upgrade from Streets and Trips 2007.
* The 2008 version is the first one with a product key that needs to be registered. I assume this means I can no longer sell or give away the old version when I buy the new one. So I won't be upgrading every year anymore.
* After I did the install, it corrupted a dll that Money 2007 uses. I had to reinstall Money to get it working again.
OK software, very poor support August 29, 2007
52 out of 55 found this review helpful
I have had versions of MS streets and trips since they began years ago. I try to upgrade every year or two. I use it on my desktop and two laptops. When I recently upgraded, I was told that was not a problem. When I received the software, and tried to install it, I would not allow me to install it the third time. I called support and was promised they would find a way and get back to me in an hour. Four hours later, I called again, and was told they could not get back to me and had not found how I could install again. I was referred to a supervisor who again told me he would help and get back to me in an hour or two. That was a week ago. I have made repeated calls and e-mails to this person who never gets back to me. I wish I had gone with there competitors this time around. I can no longer recommend Streets and Trips over the compitition.
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