Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 [DVD]

The new full-screen navigation window makes it easy to follow your route to any of your selected points of interest. It gets even easier when you let Streets and Trips 2007 give you spoken directions as you go!

What's New for 2007
Streets and Trips is now better than ever! New features in Streets and Trips 2007 make your planning more productive and your trip more enjoyable. The new Live Search feature lets you find current business listings when you're online, then take them with you. Meanwhile, a new keyword search helps you quickly find listings near your location by entering words such as "coffee" or "restaurants." Search results automatically refresh as you move around the map, so you have the most relevant information.

The new full screen navigation mode makes it easier than ever to know where you are. Directions are now easier to see and read--even on smaller screens. Plus, an estimated drive time calculator helps ensure you always know how far you are from your destination. Meanwhile, a new easy reverse route option means that one click is all it takes to plan your way back or retrace your steps. And last but not least, Streets and Trips 2007 contains all the latest maps for the U.S. and Canada.

Find local business listings when you are online, then take them with you.

Taking advantage of the enhanced trip planning software is easy. To create a route and generate directions, you simply type in the starting and ending locations and click on "Get Directions." It's that simple. Your trips can include multiple segments, and you can instruct the software to customize your route by telling it what types of roads you want to travel, how much gas your car has, and the general area where you want to stop to gas up. Streets and Trips 2007 will do the rest, giving you your optimal itinerary, down to the precise gas station. Overall you'll have access to over 1.2 million local POIs such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations and ATMs, and by planning ahead, Streets and Trips 2007 will help you avoid delays with construction updates and other recent changes to your route.

Streets and Trips 2007 will change the way you travel. It helps you plan for things, such as fuel and expense calculations. You'll be more prepared before you go and more informed along the way.

To find a certain POI, such as a restaurant or gas station, you simply select from 35 POI types to display on the map. You have the option of searching within a certain radius of an address that you choose, your current location, a specific direction within a planned route, or all of the POIs along the entire route. Your results are displayed in a directory-tree listing. When you click on a POI, a balloon box pops up on the map with detailed information, including an address and phone number, and if you right-click on the POI icon, you can add it to your route list. Personalize your maps with drawings, notes, and pushpins to mark important information. You can also import your contacts directly from Microsoft Office Outlook and Microsoft Office Excel.

Support You Can Count on
And best of all, once you register your software, you can access a full year of email and toll-free customer support, and you'll also have access to an online knowledge base dedicated to Streets and Trips 2007. So no matter where your travels are taking you, you can drive with the confidence that you'll have Microsoft's extensive support and software behind you every click of your odometer.