how is this bettern than using maps.google.com to get directions?

would this work with a ipaq? someone said it would work a axim so maybe it'd work with an ipaq hp5550?

thanks in advance!

missedit said:how is this better than using maps.google.com to get directions?Can maps.google.com show you your actual location in real time while you are driving? Show you local attractions as you get near them? Give you voice commands to get off the highway at the next exit as you approach your destination? You need to have an optional GPS device to take advantage of some of those features, but the features are there and most of us already have a GPS receiver from previous deals.

and if you happen to have a GPS device and if you don't mind lugging your laptop every time you go out (not knowing when you might need it) and if you don't mind a likelihood of a break-in because you left that shiny new laptop in the front seat.

bloodmire said:*sigh* his answer really is "No, its better than google maps if you need it inside your car"

missedit said:and if you don't mind a likelihood of a break-in because you left that shiny new laptop in the front seat.
If you're 'tarded enough to do that...

missedit said:If you don't mind lugging your laptop every time you go out, not knowing when you might need it.
So how is google maps going to help you in that case? You didn't know you needed directions so now you have nothing. Smart thinkin' !

I've been a MS street & trip user since 2000 I think.

good way to get direction from place to place.
sure you have googlemap and mapquest or what ever online sites now.

but I perfer the easy interface of a standalone app. instead of that stupid having to wait for a map to draw or limited view. and u need constand highspeed net access.. (sure u can use 56k but its slow to annoying level)


with MS streets I get full screen maps that I can zoom in and out very fast. There are better and more feature rich mapping software like Garmin City Select which I have also but those run you like $100+ I always get MS street because it's usually around $20AR and does the job I needed to do.

If you want incar navigation and gps capability, you should just consider getting a standalone car nav gps.

MS street is good for area intelligence and pre trip direction mapping. to me the gps support is a bonus, but personally I woun't bring a laptop in a car for car nav. because it's just too big and hard to keep stable in my car.

i'm a private investigator and this software is very useful, i always bring 2 laptops with me on the road antway

geniv said:klandathu said:i'm a private investigator and this software is very useful, i always bring 2 laptops with me on the road antway

hehehe this is what I do when I find a target.

use big yellow to locate their address based on the tel number.

use MS streets to find a local resturant really close to them and call up the res. to make sure it's still in business.

call the mark and say you're in the res .. "just down the block from you"

Amusing. So the purpose of such a call is to do what...create panic? Make them think they're surrounded when you're not even in the same town as them?

deepwallet said:Does anyone know any GPS unit (cheaply priced of course) that can be purchased separately and used with this software?

TIA

yes there is.... I got the one from Geeks.com. I think it's like $35. it works great.