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, larger toolbar icons—roughly twice the size of previous versions—making it easier to use on laptops and netbooks while in a vehicle. Microsoft Streets And Trips 2009

was a significant release for the long-running mapping software, marking its first major user interface overhaul in years to better accommodate the "staycation" and road trip culture of the late 2000s . Key Features of the 2009 Edition For the first time, the program included text-to-speech