The software introduced colorful, larger toolbar icons—roughly twice the size of previous versions—making it easier to use on laptops and netbooks while in a vehicle.
Included a sleek, cable-free USB "puck" receiver. This transformed a laptop into a real-time navigation system, though some reviewers noted it was sluggish during route recalculations if a turn was missed. What is Microsoft Streets and Trips? - Caliper Corporation Microsoft Streets And Trips 2009
For the first time, the program included text-to-speech technology that could pronounce actual street names during voice prompts, rather than just basic directional cues. The software introduced colorful