Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 review:1 stars (Not an update from 2002) - I thought I'd update from my Streets and Trips 2002 since there are many newer subdivisions in my area that aren't on the older version. However, they aren't on the current version, either. In fact, it doesn't seem as if Microsoft has updated any of the maps on this version in my area at all!

(...)3 stars (MS Streets & Trips 2005) - As a regular user of the MS Streets & Trips 2001, I expected the updated mapping info and the additional "bells & whistles". What I had not expected was that apparently it comes at the expense of less detailed info. Specifically: rivers formally shown all the way to the greatest detail(zoom) level (in the 2001 version) are no longer visible beyond a certain zoom-in level in the 2005 version.3 stars (Not so good, not so bad.) - Although there can always be more and better map info, Streets & Trips does have a good amount of detail on the maps.
Trip planning options are okay, but not great. Overall, while no-where near as good as it can be, Streets & Trips is a little better than most other similar products that I have seen.
Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 Features:
Map Info (Mapinfo)
Computer software (programs)
Reference
Maps (Mapping)
Travel Planners (Planning)
Route
CD
Easily locate points of interest; Pocket PC compatibility
All-in-one mapping solution with U.S. and Canadian maps
Orient yourself on the road with GPS support
Download road construction updates quickly
View, add, delete, and rearrange destinations

Microsoft Streets and Trips 2005 is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 34.99USD.