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 - great planningThis is my 4th update for this program. It installed easier than the previous ones and works easier and better. Rating: - Does what it's supposed to doThis program is easy to use - relatively intuitive about finding the controls to do the required task. The streets are up to date, even in a heavy construction area like San Diego. Works well with the GPS to give directions. This has saved me in really obscure situations, like finding the cemetery in Clyde, OH, and finding a specific hotel near Ft Leonard Wood in MO. I also use the bare program a lot to find specific addresses near home. I have 2 other GPS units and 2 other map programs - this is the easiest to setup and use. Rating:  - How very sad...I was just getting ready to purchase the new M&S 2008 but as always, I read the reviews for any item and usually from the worst to the best ratings. I currently am running 2006 and am thrilled with it. The reviews for 2008 have driven me off from purchasing that version for myself and several other family members. I don't mind the registration requirements being added, but the significan problems noted in not being able to actually complete the registration process, as well as lack of returning phone calls from customer service, left me cold. Also, street addresses not appearing where they had been on previous versions I believe shows a true lack of attention to detail and the need to address the customers needs. They need to spend as much time on making sure the program works correctly and has updated addresses to include new areas as well as keeping old ones. They also need to address these blasted issues concerning registration and the failure of there product to complete it. They have a honest concern for retaining the rights and costs for their product, but they need to also put as much effort into the product as they do in protecting their pocketbook. These reviews actually do impact the sales of products on Amazon and I'm proof the system works. Microsoft, I hope your listening... Rating: - For the none GPS person not much new stuffThere is not much change compared to the 2007 software. I just use it for mapping and the fact that the location markers are static has not changed making it inferior to many other products. Will not purchase this product anymore if they do not change the location markers. Rating: - Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008I am VERY DISSATISFIED with this package of software. I have used older versions of the same software for years, and needed this new version to plan our trip across the country. But I have installed it twice, and cannot get the software to OPEN. I click, I try commands and cannot open the software to use it. I finally deleted it and reinstalled my 2005 version. Could there be something wrong with this package???????
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