Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005
Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005 is the all-in-one mapping solution. Carry this comprehensive array of maps and routes with, and use its points of interest and driving directions to make every trip worth a drive. It features updated maps of the U.S. and Canada, with routing tools to help you get to your destination more easily. Its built-in GPS support and PocketPC compatibility allows you to orient yourself on the road wherever you go. Download maps or export an area from Streets & Trips 2005 to your PocketPC or Smartphone Requires Windows XP Home or Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, WindowsMe, 98 or 98SE GPS functions require a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later, configured to use COM port 20 or less Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 API required for installation of Pocket Streets
Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005 Accessories
 Pharos Cf Adapter for Microsoft and Pharos GPS-500
Pharos Bluetooth Dock for Microsoft and Pharos GPS-500 (PXT22)
Microsoft Voice Command 1.5 for Pocket PC & Pocket PC Phone Edition
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Microsoft Entertainment Pak 2004 for Pocket PC (10 games)
HP iPAQ hx2495b Pocket PC (FA674B#ABA)
iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry and other PDA/ Handhelds
Holux GR-271 CompactFlash GPS Navigation Receiver
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Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005 Reviews
Understatement. However, on downloading to my Dell Axim 30, a message appeared that because the software was created for an older version of Windows Mobile it may not display correctly. I was not aware of a Windows version requirement from the product info provided. So I purchased Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005, thinking I could use it as a base from which to download newer maps. I originally purchased Streets and Trips 2008, hoping for pocket pc availability, but there was none. I can't view any maps, which makes this product of no value for my purposes.
I think it is better to by the Streets & Trips 2005 because you get a gps device and when you install the software you get pocket streets too so thats more worth it. just make sure you have a large storage card and you can pretty much save a whole state map, just save a new state map whenever you are going to go out of state. I think the product is pretty good due to the fact that i use it on my smart phone, its like a map in the palm of my hand. Now my smartphone is my phone, mp3 player, digital camera, oraganizer, hand held map. I you do then this is not that good, might as well do mapquest or something but if you don't pay extra for a data plan, this software is perfect. Also the good thing about streets & trips is that you can save any map to your smartphone from your pc using the software, you are not just limited to the major metro cities on microsoft's dowload site. i like it because i dont have to subscribe to a data plan or internet service with my phone provider to use the maps.
But when you visit a bigcity for the firsttime and planing on walking a bit, and finding the place on ur self then this would help you a lot. I have had this product for a while, and it helps me in the downtown, its not much usefull for driving directions.
Pocket Streets works great on my Ipaq. Although we know our districts pretty well, due to recent growth and expansion resulting in more and more streets to keep up with, it's nice to have Pocket Streets on our pocket PC's so we can quickly look up an address. We use Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005 in our duties as fire & EMS workers.
If you have a handheld (either regular or mobile phone) you more than likely also have WiFi or GPRS internet connection. The only cities that are in the program for U.S. than this program. Just go to Yahoo Maps or Mapquest. This is a complete joke. If you don't have a WiFi, then just buy a paper map.it will do the same thing (maybe even more).
And if you are in a major metro area, with a WiFi connection, why would you need a program for maps. states are major metro areas. Can't believe Microsoft put its name on this junk. I have a GPS receiver for my laptop (USB) which I though could connect to my handheld and it won't.so my advice is to buy an entire package (software and handheld-specific GPS receiver). The only possible way this program could be useful is if you already have a handheld GPS receiver AND you never find yourself outside major metropolitan cities.
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