Microsoft MapPoint 2009
- Updated maps–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
Product Description
Microsoft MapPoint 2009 gives you the power to visualize business data, communicate insights with instant impact, and integrate maps into the work you do in Microsoft Office.Amazon.com
MapPoint 2009 gives you the power to visualize business data and communicate insights with instant impact. Before you hit the road, plug in your stops and MapPoint plots the most efficient course with turn-by-turn driving directions. MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator adds routing and directions to easily plan your trips and track your location in real-time. Business Mapping Made Simple
Microsoft MapPoint 2009 gives you the power to visualize business data, communicate insights with instant impact, and integrate maps into the work you do in Microsoft Office. MapPoint 2009 with GPS Locator adds routing and directions to easily plan your trips and track your location in real-time. MapPoint 2009 makes it easy for organizations to vi… More >>
Microsoft MapPoint 2009
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5 comments
Christy Smith on March 5, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Works great with SQL and Access databases. Built-in demographic data can be combined with your own company data to produce almost unlimited maps. However, this is quite an expensive product and I’m sure you could find something cheaper that does just as well.
MJC on March 5, 2010 at 4:10 pm
This program will not install on a Mac running OSX Leopard or Snow Leopard (only) or via “Crossover.” It may install just fine on a Mac using Bootcamp or Parallels.
But, since I have not needed to use either of those interfaces on my Mac for more than three years (everything else “just works”), it seems a little burdensome to boot into Windows just to use MapPoint 2009. Also, installing those native windows applications opens my computer to a whole new world of Windows viruses. So, this program just isn’t worth the hassle.
Having a native OSX interface would be the best. However, many “Windows only” applications actually install just fine on a mac without bootcamp or parallels using some of the Opensource “Wine” programs or via the graphical interfaces for them, such as Crossover. For examples, it’s easy to run the windows version of Microsoft office, Adobe programs, etc on a mac via Crossover. However, Mappoint refuses to install under this scenario.
Frederic Woodbridge on March 5, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I have only used an earlier version of MapPoint and even then for only in a strictly direction-finding capacity. I understood the data mapping functionality of the product but that was never a feature I intended to use. MapPoint 2009 seems to go one better than that earlier version in refining both those features I like and use (ie. direction and route finding) and those which I have less use of.
From a usability standpoint, this interface is intuitive and easy-to-use. For me, there were no problems with moving around the map interface and zooming in to whatever I was interested with either the mouse or keyboard. The various features for route planning is as good as any other on the market today and as this is my primary focus, I’m functionally happy with MapPoint 2009. With the “optimize trip”, MapPoint 2009 helps me make the best use of my time, especially when I am geocaching when I have to hit caches in several different areas. In that regard, I find it handles off-road situations rather poorly, but that’s understandable. With features like being able to create what they call a “Drivetime Zone”, you can find subtle and cool ways to use your maps. Drivetime Zones will select and show you what you can reach within a set amount of time from a particular center point.
Export and import of data is simple and easy with the Import Data Wizard that automatically understands what kind of data you’re importing (of course, if it contains addresses!) and then sorting graphically for data. Having direct, in-program access to demographic information must make Real Estate agents drool in analyzing their information. Using the Data Mapping Wizard (love those wizards, don’t you?) makes doing such things easy.
I particularly like the ability to insert maps into other Microsoft products, especially the Office suite such as (especially) PowerPoint presentations. I’m going to give this product four stars because I think it should include at least a simple GPS device for the price.
Sam I Am on March 5, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I have GPS, Mapquest, google, etc. to get me from point a to b. Mapquest can do that but the real power of this program is to map data in order to build a visual database that can assist you in marketing to specific demographic and geographic target.
Since I utilize MS office products, I found the interface and data exchange simple to administer.
Very cool product. Gives the “little guy” access to vital information to grow your business. Find the answer to “Where shall I look for my next big deal?”
K. Lin on March 5, 2010 at 10:34 pm
In two words…. Google Earth!!!
This application is slow as hell and it’s not pretty.
The GUI sucks and it’s a nightmare to import database to be mapped in the map.
No one should pay to get this application. You can do 90% of what it claims on Google Earth and more.
I am so tired of Microsoft and it trying to do everything. Just because you have money doesn’t mean you can do thing better than other people with their original ideas.
I DO NOT recommend this application.