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.
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:
Focused on offline planning and map data for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
For the first time, the program included text-to-speech technology that could pronounce actual street names during voice prompts, rather than just basic directional cues.
A precursor to modern app-syncing, this version allowed users to send location details directly to their mobile devices via SMS through Outlook.
Microsoft Streets And: Trips 2009
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.
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:
Focused on offline planning and map data for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
For the first time, the program included text-to-speech technology that could pronounce actual street names during voice prompts, rather than just basic directional cues.
A precursor to modern app-syncing, this version allowed users to send location details directly to their mobile devices via SMS through Outlook.