Interfaces and functions
ARGUS products at a glance
A precursor to modern app-syncing, this version allowed users to send location details directly to their mobile devices via SMS through Outlook.
Included a sleek, cable-free USB "puck" receiver. This transformed a laptop into a real-time navigation system, though some reviewers noted it was sluggish during route recalculations if a turn was missed. What is Microsoft Streets and Trips? - Caliper Corporation
The software introduced colorful, larger toolbar icons—roughly twice the size of previous versions—making it easier to use on laptops and netbooks while in a vehicle.
Focused on offline planning and map data for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.