Factory Direct: $20 MS STREETS & TRIPS 2007 DVD w/GPS (REFURB)

[da_guy2]

Now I know I'll probably get flamed for one reason or another but trust me this is a good deal.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/combo_spec.php?pcode=FC2399+&id=236

Got this last time it was on sale and its really good. The software is good for trip planning, and the GPS is a very good computer GPS. The GPS unit is much smaller than the 2006 and earlier versions and it has the SiRFstar III chipset which gives a faster and more stable signal lock, and higher accuracy. Nowhere else can you get a USB GPS for $20. Also it uses standard NMEA so you can use this GPS with any other software (like netstumbler for the war drivers out there).

David

[andycraven]

thanks, that is a good deal for the gps.

[spong]

Delivery charge of $11.50 stop me cold...

[szxuzhou]

Tks for your posting. I already got one in scarborough.

[redflagged2006]

think i'm gonna pick one up.. thanks!

anyone know the stock level of these in the GTA?

[DragonZealot]

Needs a Laptop to work with this but for 20 bucks I guess its OK.

[[H]ackerK]

Is that SiRFIII chip set? If yes, this is a good deal.

[da_guy2]

think i'm gonna pick one up.. thanks!

anyone know the stock level of these in the GTA?

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=MS0311

Click the "Check stock" button here. Its kinda hit and miss though. Some place have lots, others are fully out of stock.


David

[da_guy2]

ackerK;7475538']Is that SiRFIII chip set? If yes, this is a good deal.

According to this yes it is.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/microsoft-streets-and-trips-2007-with-improved-gps-receiver-206759.php

David

[jsywong]

why does it list $39.99 for me???? :mad:

[redflagged2006]

why does it list $39.99 for me???? :mad:

THat's without coupon.. bring printed coupon from OP.

[leegoon84]

I had this receiver b4 and I must say it's quite responsive.

[redflagged2006]

blah!!!

out at downtown toronto location,
went to north york location, got the last one...
but when i opened it at home, the damn usb adapter to the receiver is broken!!!

wtf!?!? reselling broken products!!!

[NG]

THat's without coupon.. bring printed coupon from OP.

If someone posts a link to the flyer for the sale they'll also be able to click the coupon and get it for the sale price online as well.

[AcidBomber]

blah!!!

out at downtown toronto location,
went to north york location, got the last one...
but when i opened it at home, the damn usb adapter to the receiver is broken!!!

wtf!?!? reselling broken products!!!


lol gg, another FD's garbage refurbs... you should always open & inspect it before buying! :idea:

[Pr0metheus]

lol gg, another FD's garbage refurbs... you should always open & inspect it before buying! :idea:

Yeah, I've learned that too with FD. The salesperson might roll their eyes, but who cares? I don't want to go home with a dud, and waste gas to go back and get it replaced.

[rv2843]

Can this GPS receiver work with other mapping software for other regions such as Europe or Aisa? Are there other free or low cost mapping software available for Europe or Asia?

[uberanch]

lol gg, another FD's garbage refurbs... you should always open & inspect it before buying! :idea:

At FD, should always open and inspect anything, refurbs or even new stuff, before walking out the door! :cheesygri

They have a tendency to sell returned/broken merchandise again and again without checking.

[chadw01]

Thanks OP - picked one up at the Dufferin location with the coupon.. they had about 4 left.

Just installed the software and hooked up the GPS - works great!

[redflagged2006]

Thanks OP - picked one up at the Dufferin location with the coupon.. they had about 4 left.

Just installed the software and hooked up the GPS - works great!

did the Dufferin location get new stock? Last night i got a dead one.. seemed like returned. Will probably give them a visit again today.

[nasersid]

did the Dufferin location get new stock? Last night i got a dead one.. seemed like returned. Will probably give them a visit again today.

Mostly likely they give you the broken one on purpose happens all the time with FD. they say its the last one and give you a returned unit hoping you dont experience this (wishful thinking on FD part). Happened to me so I know it. Go and replace it is My advice

[MikeyMadness]

If someone posts a link to the flyer for the sale they'll also be able to click the coupon and get it for the sale price online as well.

This should work:

MS Streets & Trips 2007 (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/combo_spec.php?pcode=FC2399+&id=236)

[mathomas]

I got one DOA as well... Back I go tomorrow :(
Picked up to use with a netbook.
I have an old Pharos GPS-360 for my now-unused iPAQ. To get a cable to hook it up to USB instead of the iPAQ is about $40. Fortunately, the adapter for the new GPS (Pharos GPS-500) works with the older receiver, so worst-case, I use the new software and adapter with my old receiver...

[Aske001]

This would go great with that new Acer Aspire One to use as a nav system.

[Matrixvibe]

Warm deal considering it being refurb and from FD. I got my Street and trips 2006 for $149.99. So for $20 the receiver alone or the software is worth it. Thanks OP for posting

[dmdsoftware2]

Remember this is refurbished. I got one back in January and it was DOA. The exchanged one was also DOA. Third finally worked.

Something to remember.

[mathomas]

I got lucky, went to replace the dead one, they cracked open a 2006 retail version and pulled the GPS receiver out of it. So I have the 2007 software and a slightly bigger but non-refurb receiver (same model GPS-500, but about twice the size).
Thing I like best, the 2006 version has a full USB-to-GPS cable, the 2007 had a short little USB dongle to adapt to the receiver and then a USB extension cord.

[old_old_7]

does it support Vista?

[Gotcha]

Hmm too bad they dont have any here in QC, i would have bought it for my GPS BT dock

If anyone is interested .... i m selling the BT dock... i bought it by mistake for my MS S&T 2006 which has a bigger puck...

Its still in its original packaging... never used of course.



Brand NEW and never used PHAROS Bluetooth GPS DOCK designed for both MS Street and Trips 2007 and Autoroute 2007 GPS Unit.
I bought it thinking it will fit in my iGPS-500 (below) from MS Street and Trips 2006 but it turned out that mine is bigger!

I paid $60 ... I'm asking $45 OBO or trade with a BT dock which is compatible with my GPS-500 from S&T 2006.

[prod]

I picked this up and downloaded the drivers from www.pharosgps.com but does anyone know any good free software to use with it when not using the MS streets and trips?

[kleptodathief]

well, 20bux for a 'working' sirf III chip is pretty nice in by itself, u can always get 'free' navi software from the net

anyone know if this store is on ellesmere and kennedy roads??? accross from highland farms?

[chadw01]

well, 20bux for a 'working' sirf III chip is pretty nice in by itself, u can always get 'free' navi software from the net

anyone know if this store is on ellesmere and kennedy roads??? accross from highland farms?

Did they move? They used to be further south on Kennedy across from the KFC..

http://www.factorydirect.ca/cgi-bin/general/locations.pl

[chadw01]

did the Dufferin location get new stock? Last night i got a dead one.. seemed like returned. Will probably give them a visit again today.


Did you pick up a replacement? I don't know about new stock, but they had a few of them behind the counter near the cash when I went.. the box I had "looked" beat up, but the MS stickers on both the top and bottom were fully intact (I know that could mean nothing since it's a refurb, but I guess I lucked out anyways)..

Hope you got a good one in exchange!

[redflagged2006]

Did you pick up a replacement? I don't know about new stock, but they had a few of them behind the counter near the cash when I went.. the box I had "looked" beat up, but the MS stickers on both the top and bottom were fully intact (I know that could mean nothing since it's a refurb, but I guess I lucked out anyways)..

Hope you got a good one in exchange!

I got credit on Friday since they didnt have stock so I traveled up to Newmarket to pick one up, it works now. It costs me a bit more time and gas... lol.. oh well.

[_Jason_]

I picked this up and downloaded the drivers from www.pharosgps.com but does anyone know any good free software to use with it when not using the MS streets and trips?

On my laptop, I used a program called IGuidance (used with the older Streets and Trips GPS) it had TTS.

[monkeyball]

managed to pick one up last evening! This gps receiver is supposedly pretty good with picking up a signal and accuracy I believe. Can anyone comment on the ability to pick up a signal indoors? I can't seem to pick up a signal at work, and at home. Just want to make sure that everything is working as it is supposed to before the 10 days exchange at factory direct expires.

[old_old_7]

managed to pick one up last evening! This gps receiver is supposedly pretty good with picking up a signal and accuracy I believe. Can anyone comment on the ability to pick up a signal indoors? I can't seem to pick up a signal at work, and at home. Just want to make sure that everything is working as it is supposed to before the 10 days exchange at factory direct expires.
Can you check the box is the software Vista compatible?

[monkeyball]

Can you check the box is the software Vista compatible?

I don't have it on me right now, but I will check when i get home

[spartan]

The receiver is fully compatible with vista 32bit, I tested it myself.

[old_old_7]

The receiver is fully compatible with vista 32bit, I tested it myself.
the software is useful to me, to plan the route ahead at home.
I have old verson, but can't run on vista

[turtletom]

managed to pick one up last evening! This gps receiver is supposedly pretty good with picking up a signal and accuracy I believe. Can anyone comment on the ability to pick up a signal indoors? I can't seem to pick up a signal at work, and at home. Just want to make sure that everything is working as it is supposed to before the 10 days exchange at factory direct expires.

Attach it to a window. It needs to see the satellite signal (I believe). I picked up 9 satellites from my front window.

Also -> Microsoft S&T 2009 has a free 60 day trial download.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=56ccd694-4df8-4602-abfc-aea24c1dbf45&DisplayLang=en

http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/microsoft-streets-trips/854-review-microsoft-streets-trips-2009-a.html

http://streetsandtrips.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FDEF586E035CD203!565.entry

[quantass]

Any valid coupon left? i notice the coupon expired Oct 2