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Hi

I just got the MapPoint 2006 Trial CD and it look pretty much like MapPoint 2004.

The data is updated. That is probably the most important difference.

Here's a summary of new features

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.


Also take a look here, there are links to a lot of external articles and discussion --
http://www.mp2kmag.com/update/mappoi...17/#mpnews_sec

Eric

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Eric

If the data for MapPoint 2006 was refreshed why doesn't it contain the Census Tracts for Broomfield County, Colorado? If you could verify this it would be appreciated.

Background: Effective Nov. 15, 2001, Broomfield County, CO (FIPS Code 08014) was created from parts of Adams, Boulder, Jefferson & Weld counties in Colorado. The Census Tracts from the "old" counties that were moved to make the new Broomfield County should have had their "county code" changed to 08014.

It is known that GDT did not release an updated Census Tract file until January 2004 so this is the most likely reason it was not in MapPoint 2004. That however is no excuse for MapPoint 2006.

Regards
Jamie

I don't think they are using GDT anymore, that may explain part of it?

You might try using the Send Map Feedback for specific issues like this.

Suffice it to say that in general the data in MapPoint 2006 is a lot better.

Eric

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