MODEL- MS-CD07547WI       VENDOR- MICROSOFT CORPORATION

FEATURES- Microsoft MapPoint 2006
       Microsoft MapPoint 2006 helps business users to visualize, analyze,
        and communicate data.
       MapPoint 2006 includes updated geographic and demographic data, plus
        new features including advanced GPS functionality, text and voice-
        prompted driving guidance for Windows XP users, Location Finder,
        and more. MapPoint 2006 with GPS Locator combines complete business
        mapping and analysis software with the latest Global Positioning
        System (GPS) receiver. You'll always know where you are and where
        your next turn is--in real time. Getting to meetings and customers
        is easy; just plug it into your laptop and go!
* MapPoint 2006 makes it easier for organizations to visualize their
  business in a whole new way:
   - Map business data. Create and view sales territories, analyze trends,
     and evaluate performance by geography.
   - Identify new business opportunities. Combine business data with
     demographics to target potential customers and focus decisions.
   - Analyze business data. Create custom territories and evaluate
     performance.
* MapPoint 2006 makes it easy to use maps in combination with the Microsoft
  Office System:
   - Tell a story, visually. Insert maps into Microsoft Word documents and
     Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to get the attention of colleagues
     and customers.
   - Tap into existing data sources. Create maps from data stored in
     current versions of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft
     Outlook, Microsoft SQL Server, or other database sources.
* New features in MapPoint 2006
   - Completely Refreshed Data
     Use updated geographic and demographic data sets in MapPoint to
     display trends and illustrate key points on maps.
   - New Advanced GPS Features
     The new GPS task pane uses information from your connected, compatible
     GPS device to display your current location, speed and traveling
     direction.
   - Voice and Text Directions for Windows XP Users
     New Driving Guidance finds your location from a connected GPS device
     and combines it with a route you have created to give you voice-
     prompted driving directions.
   - Microsoft Location Finder
     New Location Finder uses your computer's wireless network capability
     and a database of known Wi-Fi access points to display your location
     on maps, even if you do not have a GPS device.
   - New Map Style for Low-light Conditions
     New Map style for low-light conditions makes it easier to view maps on
     your laptop computer.
   - Pocket Streets
     Microsoft Pocket Streets makes it easy for you to create custom maps
     in MapPoint and then export themfor use on your Microsoft Windows
     Mobile--based Smartphone or Pocket PC.
* Core features in MapPoint 2006
   The core features make MapPoint 2006 a favorite for visualizing business
   data, using maps with Microsoft Office programs, and planning trips.
    - Data Mapping Wizard
      Create maps with your own data. Step-by-step instructions guide you
      through applying your sales information and demographic variables to
      custom map types.
    - Territories Wizard
      Group common areas and overlay key information to create customized
      maps of any region.
    - Drive-time Zones
      Turn simple routes into an analysis tool by generating drive-time
      zones to and from destinations.
    - Import/Link Data Wizard
      Step-by-step instructions help you import or link information from
      Excel, Access, and Outlook to a MapPoint-based map.
    - Custom & Multisymbol Pushpins
      Create your own pushpin icons and use them on your data maps. Or,
      choose multiple symbols that best represent a series of data.
    - Customized Output
      Choose from five different map styles for printouts, including strip
      maps and turn-by-turn directions.
    - Map Annotations
      Add custom directions or highlight important areas on your maps by
      using the familiar tools on the drawing toolbar.
    - Drawing Tools
      Create maps that fit your needs. Personalize your map with radius
      circles, ovals, scribbles, and freeform shapes.
    - Save as Web Page
      Make your maps more accessible to co-workers without MapPoint.
    - Output to Word and PowerPoint
      Easily copy and paste your maps into presentations and proposals.

REQUIREMENTS- PC with Pentium II or higher processor; Pentium III
                recommended.
              Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
                Professional or later operating system required.
              Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 browser software or later,
                Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 included (will not displace your
                primary browser).
              For Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional: 64 MB of RAM
                (128 MB recommended).
              For Windows Server 2003: 256 MB of RAM
              For Windows 2000 Professional: 64 MB of RAM (128 MB
                recommended).
              Running additional applications simultaneously may require
                additional memory.
              Available hard-disk space: 1.1 GB for full installation or
                500 MB for minimum installation. Some users may require up
                to an extra 100MB for System Files Update (hard disk usage
                will vary depending on configuration).
              4x speed or faster CD-ROM drive
              Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor with 256
                colors; a monitor with higher resolution and more colors
                recommended and required for Driving Guidance feature.
              Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible
                pointing device.
      Additional items or services required to use certain features:
              For Voice Output: Windows XP or higher and compatible
                soundcard.
              Microsoft Exchange, Internet SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or MAPI-
                compliant messaging software required to use Send To as
                attachment; Microsoft Outlook 2000 or later required to
                use Send To as picture.
              14,400-baud or higher recommended
      Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment
        of a separate fee to an Internet service provider and local charges
        may apply.
      GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or
        later.
      A free COM port below 20 required for GPS
      Pocket Streets:
              A Pocket PC running Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 or later with
                ActiveSync 3.7 API and 500KB available program memory
                required for installation of Pocket Streets. Installing map
                files requires additional memory, approximately 1MB per
                city map.
              A Microsoft Windows powered Smartphone 2002 or Microsoft
                Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone or later with ActiveSync 3.7
                API and 350KB available program memory required for
                installation of Pocket Streets for Smartphone. Installing
                map files requires additional memory, approximately 1MB per
                city map.
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