Having used MapInfo for many years, and being entirely happy with it as a serious GIS (Geographical Information System) capabilities, we found that for around 80% of geo-analysis projects it was somewhat of a sledgehammer to crack a nut type of situation.

 

Most of the work that we do doesn't involve advanced techniques, most of it is "here's my store, where are my customers?"....."How many of my customers are within a 20 minute drivetime?"

 

Microsoft learned of an article I wrote for the MapPoint web magazine,  http://www.mp2kmag.com/a82--2002.review.andrew.mappoint.html and offered me a number of evaluation copies to give to clients and prospective clients.  We have probably given out around a 100 copies.

 

 

I would suggest that you drop me an email just to ensure I have sufficient copies left - it's basically first come first served!

 

If you require the U.S. trial version, check http://www.mp2kmag.com - the official site for the MapPoint Magazine.

 

If you have any questions or comments about what we do, MapPoint2004 or GIS in general, do please email us.

 

You are welcome to have a tour of the rest of our website to find out what we do and possibly how we could help you, especially with MapPoint.

 

NB We have no connection with Microsoft and have simply judged the MapPoint on its merits.