Conclusion
Microsoft certainly has a solid package here with Streets and Trips 2008. The absolutely tiny GPS receiver is ultra accurate, thanks to the SiRFStar III receiver found inside. The software is comprehensive with all sorts of points of interest and I like its ability to reroute your directions with a simple click of F3.
It would be very useful if there were more “quick commands” for drivers, like having more common commands mapped to the function keys. However, you really should be stationary when you access any features of this product on the road, as we cover our ass here. All this said, Streets and Trips 2008 is an excellent value at $100.
Pros
- Compact GPS locator is very accurate
- Reasonably fast signal acquisition given favorable conditions
- Comprehensive maps of Canada and the United States, including POIs
- Perspective view is a nice touch
- Excellent value for the price
Cons
- GPS locator can be finicky under cloudy conditions
- Software can be quite complicated
- No street names for voiced turn-by-turn directions
- Automatic re-routing doesn’t always work
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