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    Google Earth

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by titaniummd, May 9, 2006.

  1. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    How do you use Google Earth?

    Do you use it for finding directions, looking for local businesses, use it during extreme boredom?

    I was just curious. I already have GPS software for a handheld unit and was wondering if there is any value of having it on my system.
     
    titaniummd, May 9, 2006
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  2. relachs

    relachs Notebook Consultant

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    i dont use it at all, only tried it out once when it were new...
     
    relachs, May 9, 2006
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I just use it to check out locations, pretty nice app.
     
    Brian, May 9, 2006
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  4. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hotel hunting in areas I don't know. So that I can get from and to the hotel easily, either walking or on public transportation. (It can automatically point hotel locations and train/subway routes)
     
    qwester, May 9, 2006
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  5. Merkaba

    Merkaba Notebook Geek

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    you can get directions but I just use it too look around any areas.
     
    Merkaba, May 9, 2006
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  6. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Try to find shortcuts around my campus so I can get to my classes on time and not tired XD. And it is really useful for finding location. Too bad it needs internet connection before I would bring my laptop with me in the car.
     
    azntiger1000, May 9, 2006
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  7. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Same here

    And some other random things too :p such as my house, friends house, university campus....basically you get the idea ;)
     
    Aero, May 9, 2006
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  8. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    I used it for a while. It is okay but the image quality wasn't that great so I uninstalled it.
    Tim
     
    Tim, May 9, 2006
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  9. Jefe314159

    Jefe314159 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Boredom. And flying around my city pointing out all the building that have been made since it was released and are missing.
     
    Jefe314159, May 9, 2006
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  10. kujustin

    kujustin Notebook Geek

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    Yeah, I never knew that anyone used Google Earth for anything practical. Go figure.
     
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  11. titaniummd

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    I just looked up some areas that I have been where there are gates and access restricted (gated communities). It is neat but also imparts a certain part of guilt by snooping around restricted areas.
     
    titaniummd, May 10, 2006
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  12. vassil_98

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    It would be very useful if the pics were updated daily...I guess we are still far away from such services..
     
    vassil_98, May 10, 2006
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  13. dark_prince

    dark_prince Notebook Geek

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    Its really useless for me most of the time, so I trust my street directory more than I trust google earth.

    It might have some use in US but the pics for Australia are really old (at least 5 years) and doesn't really cover the whole city in some cases.

    And as for asia, its absolutely useless apart from showing a handful of major cities.
     
    dark_prince, May 10, 2006
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  14. olyteddy

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    olyteddy, May 10, 2006
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  15. dark_prince

    dark_prince Notebook Geek

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    I just had a look at their website and wondering is it any better than google earth?
     
    dark_prince, May 11, 2006
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  16. azntiger1000

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    I actually tried the WorldWind from NASA and it is alright. I don't know if I really like it, probably because I used Google Earth for such a long time. I had it since its previous own, Keyhole.
     
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  17. olyteddy

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    Well, for the USA they have complete USGS mapping and for the rest of the world they have numerous LandSat overlays, so WorldWind is better for somethings, I suppose.
     
    olyteddy, May 12, 2006
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