Microsoft MapPoint 2009 North America

Overview

Microsoft MapPoint 2009 North America gives you the power to visualize business data, communicate insights with instant impact, and integrate maps into the work you do in Microsoft Office.

Features

Updated maps
MapPoint 2009 North America includes new geographic and demographic data.

Data mapping
Use maps to visualize the meaning of your data.

Custom territories
Define your own delivery or sales areas.

Programming
Build custom solutions and Office add-ins.

Go mobile
Send addresses and phone numbers to your mobile device.


To use Microsoft® MapPoint® 2009, you need:

• PC with 300-MHz or faster processor clock speed

• Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1, Windows® XP with Service Pack 2, or

Windows Server® 2003 with Service Pack 2 (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.5 browser software or later, Internet Explorer 7.0 included (will not displace your primary browser)

• For Windows Vista: 1 GB of RAM

• For Windows Server 2003: 256 MB of RAM

• Running additional applications simultaneously may require additional memory

• Available hard-disk space: 1.9 GB; some users may require up to an extra 100 MB for System Files Update (hard-disk usage will vary depending on configuration)

• DVD-ROM drive

• Super VGA (1024 × 768) or higher resolution monitor with 256 colors

• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device


Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• For Voice Output: Any of the operating systems listed in the above system requirements and a compatible soundcard

• Microsoft Exchange, Internet SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or MAPI-compliant messaging software required to use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003 or Office Outlook 2007 required to use Send To as picture

• 14,400 baud or higher recommended

• Broadband Internet service strongly recommended for Online Search

• Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply

• GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later

• An available COM port

• An available USB port