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Microsoft B17-00563 Streets and Trips 2013 GPS Navigation

4.0 (536 reviews)

Navigate with Confidence, On or OfflineExplore the United States and Canada with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013, your trusted travel companion. Plan detailed routes, find millions of points of interest, and navigate with ease, all without needing an internet connection. Perfect for family vac...

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Overview

Navigate with Confidence, On or Offline

Explore the United States and Canada with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013, your trusted travel companion. Plan detailed routes, find millions of points of interest, and navigate with ease, all without needing an internet connection. Perfect for family vacations, business travel, and exploring new destinations.

Specifications

  • Brand: Microsoft
  • Model: B17-00563
  • Features: Offline Maps, Route Planning, Points of Interest
  • Coverage: United States and Canada
  • System Requirements: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 (32 bit), or Windows XP (32 bit)
  • RAM: 1 GB RAM for 32 bit OS, 2 GB RAM for 64 bit OS, 256 MB RAM for Windows XP
  • Hard Disk Space: 2 GB available hard-disk space

Key Features

Updated street-level maps of the United States and Canada with more than 2.5 million points of interest from America's #1 travel and map software.

Plan your trip including multiple destinations, rest stops, scenic detours, fuel stops and more-all with no Internet connection required.

New! See customer ratings and reviews on businesses and take the guesswork out of deciding where to go when online.

View the quickest routes with one-click trip optimization; add notes for planned stops, reservations, phone numbers, and more.

Change your plans on the go, with no Internet connection; choose specific roads by dragging and dropping the route.

Specifications

Software Title
Streets and Trips 2013
Brand
Microsoft
Function
GPS Navigation, Trip Planning
Coverage Area
United States, Canada
Points of Interest
Over 2.5 million
Offline Capability
Yes (for maps and planning)
Online Features
Customer ratings and reviews (requires internet)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Includes updated street-level maps of the United States and Canada, ensuring current navigation data.
  • Features over 2.5 million points of interest, simplifying discovery of attractions, restaurants, and services.
  • Allows for trip planning with multiple destinations, rest stops, and fuel stops without an internet connection.
  • Offers one-click trip optimization to identify the quickest routes to your desired locations.
  • Provides the flexibility to modify travel plans on the go, even without active internet access.

👎 Cons

  • As a 2013 version, the maps and points of interest may be outdated compared to current software or online services.
  • The software is specifically for North America, lacking global mapping capabilities for international travel.
  • Requires installation on a compatible Windows device, which might not suit users of other operating systems or mobile devices.
  • The "new!" feature for customer ratings and reviews is only accessible when online, limiting a key benefit without internet.
  • Relies on a physical software purchase, which contrasts with modern subscription-based or free map services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The software includes updated street-level maps for both the United States and Canada.
Yes, you can plan trips, including multiple destinations and stops, without requiring an internet connection.
The software features more than 2.5 million points of interest across the covered regions.
Yes, you can view customer ratings and reviews on businesses, but this specific feature requires an internet connection.
Yes, it provides one-click trip optimization to help find the quickest routes.
Yes, you can choose specific roads by dragging and dropping routes and add notes for planned stops, reservations, and phone numbers.
No, this is the 2013 edition of Microsoft Streets and Trips, meaning its map data and features reflect that year.