Rand McNally TripMaker 1998 Edition (PC, CD-ROM) Rand McNally New Media - 1997 USA, Canada Release

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Rand McNally TripMaker 1998 Edition
Product ID 70609-52070
Product UPC 070609520704
Platform(s) PC
Media CD-ROM
Copyright date 1997
Publisher(s) Rand McNally New Media
Category(s) Reference, Travel, USA Travel, USA Route Planning
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

The easiest way to plan your trip!

  • Print maps and directions.
  • Tips and tools to save travel dollars.
  • Smart routes with construction updates from the Internet.
  • Searchable street-level detail for top cities.

Road information you can count on! With over 100 years of mapping expertise, Rand McNally has accurate and up-to-date information. TripMaker provides information covering the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

TripMaker new features:

  • Even easier-to-use interface. Six key buttons allow you to logically plan a trip and build in fun and convenient stops along the way.
  • RoadSense. With one million miles of routable roads, the Rand McNally RoadSense network automatically finds the most practical routes. You can request the quickest, shortest or most scenic route. In addition, you can link to the Rand McNally Website and quickly see how RoadSense would modify your route based on current road conditions.
  • MoneyMinder. Search hotel and restaurant listings by price or ratings, estimate travel costs, or connect to the Rand McNally Website to find more money saving tips.
  • Searchable street-level detail. Within top urban areas, search for specific addresses in new street-level detail maps.

Fun!
Videos, pictures and panoramic views let you preview your travel interests.

Easy to use!
Planning a trip has never been easier with TripMaker Guides.

Hit the road!
TripMaker provides detailed maps and written directions, city to city, and to attractions. Plus, the itinerary is keyed to Rand McNally's printed Road Atlas for easy reference.

TripMaker classic quality:

  • Personalize your travel plans. Create your ideal trip by selecting the driving speed, routing preference and kind of attractions you like to visit.
  • Picture your trip before you take it. Explore videos, panoramic city photographs, interactive National Park maps, and more to learn about exciting destinations or attractions along your route.
  • Customized Internet information. Based on your route and travel choices, the Rand McNally Website will create a specially selected guide of related Internet sites for you to visit.
  • Camping and park information, including national, state and provincial parks, forests, preserves and recreational areas. Information on facilities, activities and camping fees is included.

System Requirements

PC Windows 95
Required CPU 486-25
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 24MB Free
Required CD Speed 2X
Supported Video VGA 256 Color
Supported Network Internet
PC Windows NT 4.0
Required CPU 486-25
Required RAM 16MB
Req. Hard Drive 24MB Free
Required CD Speed 2X
Supported Video VGA 256 Color
Supported Network Internet

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