Given that Microsoft Streets and Trips is being discontinued, is Street Atlas 2014 the best replacement??
247394
Never used MS but I am a big fan of Street Atlas. I use it for multiple things at my jib.
213154
I have lifetime FREE updates of software and maps. I'm very happy with the GPS. I just want to re-find that wonderful screen again.
982513
The newer versions are more complete with "new" roads added (such as newly built plats, etc); they are more complete. Other than that, everything else is the same (THANK GOD!) so if you're familiar with an older version, you won't have to re-learn anything. Sure wish Microsoft could do that with at least one version of Windows. :-)
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I just noticed if you read the older Q&A; on this GPS, Other people are using it with MS Streets, so I can say yes, it will work.
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In response to R. Sherborne's post you mention that you were able to update your 2008 maps to 2009 for free. I'm extremely interested to know where and how you did this. I am anxious to update my Nuvi 360 to the 2009 maps but the garmin site charges $70.00. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Never used Harley trip planner but if it works similar to MapSource you should be able to "export" from the software and if 550 is connected to PC software will find it and export it to that unit. Sorry I was not more help
506011
I am in the same boat as I just purchased the same unit and plan on hiking & driving in the (NE) US. I have considered the following software: Topo US 100K - has received many negative responses on postings Topo US 24K NE - ? City Navigator US - (for driving, used on a limited basis)not sure if I really need this Does anyone have any good feedback????
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I bought the Nuvi 360 about a month ago. Since then there have been various software updates, and I also updated the 2008 maps that it shipped with to the 2009 maps for free. So far I'm happy, and as many of the Garmin units seem to share software updates, I don't think it being discontinued is an issue. Despite it being originally launched a few years ago, the software and maps bring it up to date. Although the trend seems to be towards the wide screen units, I quite like the compact size of the 360 and it offers bluetooth that many of the similar sized current models do not have. Plus the price of the 360 is very good due to it being discontinued - currently slightly better than what I paid just over a month ago. Considering most Streetpilots have been discontinued and how compact the Nuvi range is, I would suspect the 580 won't be manufactured much longer either anyway.
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I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.
865645
I don't know, but regardless, it is far inferior to Google maps. Streets and trips is a complete waste of money.
2271737
Waze is available to windows phone. But without listing what you consider other great apps, its difficult to tell you what is missing
213156
Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
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I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while.
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I just received a nuvi 360 that I had ordered July 2. It shipped from Lex. KY and came with the 2008 map software. Totally cool, especially the blue tooth connectivity. It is compatible with my Mac right out of the box too. dik
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The GPS works okay. They charge ~$30 for updates that are not very current. The last update did not include a street in my neighborhood that was built 2 years ago.
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PS: You can always upload afterwards to the free site http://connect.garmin.com which shows you street maps satellite views and other details about your travel. Very nice for sharing with friends.
63771
I didn't find any obsolete road information, but for businesses the data was so unreliable that I gave up using it. Of course, the lack of free updates made the maps useless, too, eventually, and I ended up giving the Roadmat to my grandson as a toy and got a Garmin unit, which has free updates.