A precursor to modern app-syncing, this version allowed users to send location details directly to their mobile devices via SMS through Outlook.
Focused on offline planning and map data for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The software introduced colorful, larger toolbar icons—roughly twice the size of previous versions—making it easier to use on laptops and netbooks while in a vehicle.
Included a sleek, cable-free USB "puck" receiver. This transformed a laptop into a real-time navigation system, though some reviewers noted it was sluggish during route recalculations if a turn was missed. What is Microsoft Streets and Trips? - Caliper Corporation
It featured a database of over 1.5 million POIs, including national parks, ATMs, and restaurants, plus integration with Live Search for online updates. Hardware and Bundles Microsoft offered the software in two primary versions:
A precursor to modern app-syncing, this version allowed users to send location details directly to their mobile devices via SMS through Outlook.
Focused on offline planning and map data for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The software introduced colorful, larger toolbar icons—roughly twice the size of previous versions—making it easier to use on laptops and netbooks while in a vehicle.
Included a sleek, cable-free USB "puck" receiver. This transformed a laptop into a real-time navigation system, though some reviewers noted it was sluggish during route recalculations if a turn was missed. What is Microsoft Streets and Trips? - Caliper Corporation
It featured a database of over 1.5 million POIs, including national parks, ATMs, and restaurants, plus integration with Live Search for online updates. Hardware and Bundles Microsoft offered the software in two primary versions: