- Any GPS receiver ever sold with any version of Streets & Trips, AutoRoute, or MapPoint will work just fine with any older or newer version of any of those programs. There is no need to buy a new GPS receiver if you are happy with the performance of your existing unit.
- The 'with GPS Locator' version, and the 'software-only' version, are both identical programs. You only need to buy the 'software-only' product if you already have a compatible GPS receiver
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- Most USB GPS receivers on the market today will work with Microsoft Streets & Trips. Look for 'NMEA' and '4800 Baud' in the specifications.
- DeLorme Earthmate GPS devices are used by many MS Streets & Trips users. If the receiver doesn't seem to work with the program, the problem may be that the receiver is using the default device driver allowing it to work only with DeLorme software. The proper device driver for 3rd party applications can be located at the DeLorme driver disk, or at DeLorme website.
- Garmin GPS 18 USB receiver, and even some Garmin PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices) can be used as a GPS receiver with MS Streets & Trips with a 3rd party application Franson GPS Gate. Read more ยป