Anyone else using a recent MS Streets and Trips

adamis · 09-27-2003, 09:23 PM

I'm using 2004 and for the most part it is more then adequate for what I need right now. However I get the time out error that the program hasn't been able to find the GPS when I hibernate the system. Everytime this error comes up I have to click ok, even though the reciever will reaquire the signal on it's own. If anyone has found a solution to this I would like to know what you did.

cybuch · 09-28-2003, 09:34 PM

I do not have a solution for your problem, but I do have a question. I am using ST2001 and when I use my GPS it only updates the possition about every 12 seconds. Before I go out and buy 2004 I was wondering if it updates quicker and can you have direction up, instead of north up so the map turns on the screen as you go around a corner.
Thanks

hijinks21 · 09-28-2003, 09:36 PM

i dunno about ST but for mappoint there's a 1 second hack and there's probably the same thing for ST

adamis · 09-28-2003, 09:58 PM

Streets and Trips is a 1 second update. I've used Streets 98 and it also was a one second update. It does do directions, although it isn't voice directions, it highlights a path on the map and provides step by step directions on a sidbar.

One good thing about Streets and Trips 2004 is the resizeable font and the display of stores, restraunts, gas stations, police stations, etc... on the map. I can drive along a street and watch the map for types of stuff I'm interested in.

hijinks21 · 09-29-2003, 06:57 AM

wow ST 2004 sounds just like mappoint 2002 just without the SDK

chut · 09-29-2003, 08:17 AM

I've got Streets and Trips 2003 and I really like it. I use it at the same time as Door to Door Co-Pilot and together they work great. Of course I can't connect both to the GPS at once, but thats something I can live with. By finding what I want (like a rest. or city hall or whatever)with streets, I plug the address into Co-Pilot and get the voice commands and full screen prompts to lead me to my destination. I don't have any problem with update delays. It seems to work great and the adjustable fonts on the maps makes my life easier also.
Peter

andymitch1971 · 10-01-2003, 05:15 PM

Hi

Ive got mappoint 2002 , which only updates the GPS every 15 secs.

I downloaded this ..."Agps".....http://www.techgt.com/agps/

Now it updates every second and it talks the directions to me, brilliant.

It only works for ten minutes, have to send the author $10 to register.

Worth it though, **** hot add on.....

Regards...