Travel and navigation software

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: DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2006 isn't as easy to use as Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006, but it displays far more restaurants and other attractions. Its comprehensiveness makes it a solid buy.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 300 MHz Intel Pentium, 2006, 32x CD-ROM drive, 300 MHz Intel Pentium

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

Specs: Map/application update, DVD

Specs: GPS software, CD-ROM

Specs: GPS software

Specs: GPS software, DVD

Specs: GPS software, 3, CD-ROM