Microsoft AutoRoute 2011 with GPS Locator

Microsoft AutoRoute 2011 with GPS Locator includes the same software and functionality as AutoRoute, but adds a sleek, compact GPS receiver so you can plan your journey and track your location in real-time. Microsoft AutoRoute 2011 with GPS Locator has many trip planning tools plus updated maps, so you'll always know exactly where you are and where to turn next.

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All of the features in AutoRoute Standard, plus:

• Simple to use automatic re-routing and one-click reverse routing.
• Navigation on the go Navigation map view (3D-view)
• Easy to see full screen display for easier reading of maps and directions on your laptop
• GPX file support, so you can import (and export) GPS navigation data—such as waypoints, routes and route points
• Compact GPS receiver gives you the flexibility to travel cable-free. Just plug it in and go!
• Choose roads while you're traveling or make fast changes to your route while you're navigating in real time just by dragging and dropping.
• Dynamic turn view automatically zooms to the best view as your approach turns.
• Night map view for a conventional road map that you can view in low light conditions.
• Estimated remaining driving time and distance to your next stop and to your destination while navigating.
• See your next turn with just a glance with new, easier-to-read maps and directions.

New or improved in 2011

• Updated maps for Eastern and Western Europe: 37 countries covered
• 5.4 million miles of navigable roads
• 1.5 million points of interest. Updates to listings for hotels, wineries, pharmacies, petrol stations, restaurants, and more

AutoRoute with GPS Locator now offers improved GPS hardware to go with your software, plus:

• NEW - Automatic re-routing and one-click reverse routing
• NEW - Voice direction prompts that include street names
• NEW - Full Screen Navigation Mode
• NEW - Navigation map view (3D-view)
• NEW - Sleek, cordless GPS locator
• Travel cable-free
• GPS activity light indicator
• Just plug it in and go!

Country Coverage

Detailed street-level maps and address-find capability for:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece*
• Italy
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Portugal
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom

Street-level coverage and no address-find capability for:

• Andorra
• Bulgaria**
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Gibralter
• Guernsey
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Isle of Man
• Jersey
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Monaco
• Poland
• Romania**
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Vatican City

To use Microsoft AutoRoute 2011, you need:

• Windows 7 with 1 GB RAM, Windows 7 (64 bit) with 2 GB RAM, Windows Vista with 1 GB RAM, Windows Server 2008 with 512 MB RAM, or Windows XP with 256 MB RAM (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded); service packs for operating systems recommended.
• Available hard-disk space: 2.3 GB.
• For installation: DVD-ROM drive or high-speed Internet access.
• Super VGA (1024 X 768) or higher-resolution monitor.
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.

Additional items or services are required to use certain features:

• For Voice Output: any of the operating systems listed in the above system requirements and a compatible sound card.
• Microsoft compatible email software such as Microsoft Office Outlook is required to use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Office Outlook 2007 or Office Outlook 2010 is required to use Send To as picture.
• Broadband Internet service recommended for certain features, which may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.
• GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later and an available USB port.
• Certain features require Internet Explorer. If not present, Internet Explorer will be installed but will not displace your primary browser.
• Voice directions require a SAPI compliant text to speech engine¹.

¹An English Text-To-Speech engine is shipped with the product

Product information is advisory only. Specifications and compatibility should be checked with the manufacturer before order. Images are for illustrative purposes only.