- #MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 FULL#
- #MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 PORTABLE#
- #MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 SOFTWARE#
- #MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 PLUS#
At the bottom of the interface is a progress bar that lets you know how long visually until the next turn, beside that is Driving Time, Next Stop, and Distance to End. Under the map is your directions or turns you’ll need to make, it’s in text and there’s an arrow pointing in the direction you’ll need to turn, beneath that arrow is how far until the turn. The map can also be zoomed in and out as well if you wish to get a closer view. Here’s a basic view, without the text directions which you can make viewable. You can configure the GPS window in several ways by adding or removing panes. Using this type of navigation is much different if you’ve ever something like a TomTom or Garmin that get affixed to your dashboard or window. If you can deal with only listening to the directions then you’ll be fine. Luckily though in Streets and Trips 2010 you do get voice navigation with spoken directions. Taking your eyes off of the road is not recommended.
Since my netbook sits on the passenger seat it’s rather difficult to see the screen while driving, you’ll have to take our eyes off of the road to check the make or to look for your next turn. Microsoft would wise to include some sort of holder or maybe just a suction cup attachment for the GPS receiver. Getting a third USB cable solves the problem by allowing me to wedge the receiver between the window and the dashboard, not a very elegant solution but it works, at least for me. Now the GPS receiver does reach the dashboard but it slides around and eventually just falls off the dash onto the floor losing the GPS signal. To solve this I just grabbed another USB extension cable and connected them together, problem solved, or so I thought. The design though of my car has the window actually going farther back over the seat so the seat is under the part of the window so the GPS can be exposed, but the connectivity is spotty this way as it only leaves a small view of the sky. The netbook had to sit on the passenger seat of my car and the supplied USB cable in only about two feet long, nowhere near long enough to reach the dashboard from the seat in my 2009 Subaru Forester. One I got everything up and running I ran into my first problem with the GPS device itself. Installation is easy, just follow the prompts and you’re done.
#MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 PORTABLE#
It’s small and portable so I thought that would make the perfect choice.
#MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 SOFTWARE#
With one click, you can optimize your route to save time and money.įor my testing of the GPS and the software I installed it on my OCZ Neutrino netbook. Personalize your maps with comments, phone numbers, and notes about planned stops for easy reference. Plan your perfect trip including multiple destinations, rest stops, scenic detours, fuel stops, and more. Set your driving preferences- such as how frequently you want to make a rest stop, what hours you want to drive, or even if you want to avoid driving on busy interstates-to create your ultimate trip.
Streets & Trips can calculate your mileage, time, and fuel expenses in advance so you know when you will arrive and how much it will cost you to get there.
#MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 PLUS#
This device plugs directly into your laptop and when used with Streets & Trips gives you spoken driving guidance plus automatic rerouting if you miss a turn, making it easier to navigate with confidence. Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator pairs the trip-planning features of Streets & Trips software with a compact, cable-free Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator 2010 The GPS receiver itself looks just like a flash drive, the cap comes off, and included is a USB cable as well. Inside you’ll find the GPS receiver along with the software. The front opens up to show you more information about it. Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator 2010 comes in a box as you might expect.
I’ve installed the software and hooked up the GPS to my netbook and took it for spin, so read on to learn more.
#MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS 2013 FULL#
Streets and Trips by itself is a great program for helping you find places and get directions, but if you pair it with a GPS receiver you will turn your computer into a full fledged navigation system that will help you do more than just get from point A to point B. You can buy Microsoft Streets and Trips 2010 by itself or few a few dollars more you can get a GPS receiver with it.
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