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The Bottom Line: Trimble Outdoors offers a number of navigation and tracking tools for Verizon phones, but the trouble with Trimble is the inconsistent performance and accuracy.

The Bottom Line: Quicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista, 300 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, 300 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Quicken 2008 is a solid finance package and a great choice for novices, but there isn't a compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista, 300 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, 300 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Expression Studio includes Microsoft's FrontPage replacement and three other new applications for creating and managing images, Web sites and rich media applications.

Specs: 1 PC, License, MacOS, Windows

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006 is an easy-to-learn mapping program with lots of extras for GPS users. But for more points of interest, choose DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2006 instead.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Intel Pentium II, 2006, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium II, Windows

The Bottom Line: Quicken Premier 2006 is a great personal finance program that lacks the killer features to warrant an upgrade from Quicken 2005. Users of Quicken 2004 or earlier versions should make the leap, though.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Intel Pentium II 200 MHz, 200 MHz, Modem, Printer, 2x CD-ROM, Sound card, Intel Pentium II 200 MHz, 200 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Streets & Trips 2005 is useful for backseat navigators on long road trips, but for most, online map sites cost less and are just as accurate.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Windows

The Bottom Line: This excellent but expensive map-based business data analyzer is a smart addition for any business running Office 2000 or XP--as long as you have the cash.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 975 MB, Intel Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium, 133 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP or later, 1 GHz, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, 64MB video memory, Mouse or compatible device, 1 GHz, Windows