Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services combines the #1 best-selling travel and map software* with a sleek and stylish GPS Locator and an MSN® Direct receiver that provides updated traffic and local gas prices as you go ? Internet connection not required!** You can choose the best routes to take and get to where you are going and avoid hassles and unexpected delays. There are three versions available:

1. Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services ($180) will be able to provide drivers with gas prices and live traffic information thanks to MSN Direct receiver. This version will also include the GPS antenna. MSN Direct Receiver works without the need for an internet connection can be used either with or without the GPS antenna. Included in the price is one year subscription to MSN Direct.
2. Streets & Trips 2008 with GPS Locator ($100) will come with an external SiRFstar III GPS receiver antenna. Only difference with the above version is the lack of MSN Direct receiver.
3. Streets & Trips 2008 ($40) will just get you the software that you can install on your laptop or handheld device.

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