Microsoft Streets 98
MS Expedia Streets 98 PC CD navigation street mapping directions planning tools!
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Windows
Microsoft
1997
CD
$2.48
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Getting lost is a fact of life when trying to find a place for the first time, according to a recent survey by an independent market research firm. In fact, 53 percent of Americans surveyed reported regularly or often having difficulty when trying to find a new address. Thanks to the latest version of Microsoft® Expedia Streets 98, announced today, getting lost can be a thing of the past. Now consumers can quickly and accurately locate addresses along 6 million miles of U.S. roads and in more than 150,000 towns and cities.
It's clear from the research that both men and women can benefit from the software - even though they may not agree on who needs it most. Only 16 percent of men surveyed admitted to having problems when striking out into unfamiliar territory, yet 36 percent of them claimed that women would be more likely to get lost when trying to find an address for the first time. Women, on the other hand, thought that men and women were equally likely to get lost.
Preferred by Users
Expedia Streets 98, formerly retailed as Automap® Streets Plus 1997 Edition, builds on proven leadership in accuracy and ease of use. According to a recent nationwide study conducted by Burke Research, people whose jobs depend on finding addresses quickly and efficiently preferred Microsoft's street-level mapping software 2-to-1 over its closest competitors.
"Expedia Streets 98 is a complete, accurate and essential planning resource," said Ian Mercer, business unit manager at Microsoft. "People are really going to enjoy the new features that help them navigate around an unfamiliar area with confidence - everything from finding a great restaurant to planning a busy day of appointments is simple with Expedia Streets 98."
Expedia Streets 98 adds a variety of new and improved features and content to help consumers get from point A to point B with precision and ease. Enhancements include an improved interface, easier-to-read map style, new nationwide ZAGATSURVEY® restaurant guide online integration with the Microsoft Expedia Travel Agent and Expedia Pocket Streets for creating and downloading maps to Windows® CE operating system-based Handheld PCs.
Custom Street Maps and More
Expedia Streets 98 allows consumers to create detailed, customized maps using annotated Pushpins. An improved highlighter tool makes it even easier to create custom maps showing selected locations or routes clearly, and an enhanced Find tool quickly locates addresses, ZIP codes and places - even if a name is misspelled. A new, enhanced map style makes the maps easier to read on the screen and on printouts.
Expedia Pocket Streets, included on the Expedia Streets 98 CD-ROM, is the first mapping program that allows consumers to export and download accurate, customized maps to Handheld PCs running the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. An Expedia Pocket Streets map covers 120 square miles yet requires only 450 KB of memory.
Fast and Efficient Travel Planning
Online integration with Microsoft Expedia, the leading travel planning Web site, links consumers directly to more than 500 sites with current information on cities, places, events, entertainment, weather, road conditions and other details useful to travelers. In addition, consumers can research flight schedules, compare room rates, purchase tickets and book reservations directly through the Expedia Travel Agent.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
It's clear from the research that both men and women can benefit from the software - even though they may not agree on who needs it most. Only 16 percent of men surveyed admitted to having problems when striking out into unfamiliar territory, yet 36 percent of them claimed that women would be more likely to get lost when trying to find an address for the first time. Women, on the other hand, thought that men and women were equally likely to get lost.
Preferred by Users
Expedia Streets 98, formerly retailed as Automap® Streets Plus 1997 Edition, builds on proven leadership in accuracy and ease of use. According to a recent nationwide study conducted by Burke Research, people whose jobs depend on finding addresses quickly and efficiently preferred Microsoft's street-level mapping software 2-to-1 over its closest competitors.
"Expedia Streets 98 is a complete, accurate and essential planning resource," said Ian Mercer, business unit manager at Microsoft. "People are really going to enjoy the new features that help them navigate around an unfamiliar area with confidence - everything from finding a great restaurant to planning a busy day of appointments is simple with Expedia Streets 98."
Expedia Streets 98 adds a variety of new and improved features and content to help consumers get from point A to point B with precision and ease. Enhancements include an improved interface, easier-to-read map style, new nationwide ZAGATSURVEY® restaurant guide online integration with the Microsoft Expedia Travel Agent and Expedia Pocket Streets for creating and downloading maps to Windows® CE operating system-based Handheld PCs.
Custom Street Maps and More
Expedia Streets 98 allows consumers to create detailed, customized maps using annotated Pushpins. An improved highlighter tool makes it even easier to create custom maps showing selected locations or routes clearly, and an enhanced Find tool quickly locates addresses, ZIP codes and places - even if a name is misspelled. A new, enhanced map style makes the maps easier to read on the screen and on printouts.
Expedia Pocket Streets, included on the Expedia Streets 98 CD-ROM, is the first mapping program that allows consumers to export and download accurate, customized maps to Handheld PCs running the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. An Expedia Pocket Streets map covers 120 square miles yet requires only 450 KB of memory.
Fast and Efficient Travel Planning
Online integration with Microsoft Expedia, the leading travel planning Web site, links consumers directly to more than 500 sites with current information on cities, places, events, entertainment, weather, road conditions and other details useful to travelers. In addition, consumers can research flight schedules, compare room rates, purchase tickets and book reservations directly through the Expedia Travel Agent.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
