Google Earth
 

Link

And you thought the satelite pictures was good.

Re: Google Earth
 

As long as you can't zoom into people's houses or see live video maps, this will be a resourceful tool. Although that would be cool.

Re: Google Earth
 

Looks very powerful...

Re: Google Earth
 

Ah, another move to take away our right to privacy.

Alert, Alert!!!

Re: Google Earth
 

When I saw the thread title, I assumed google was taking over the earth.

And they are. :o

Re: Google Earth
 

Looks awesome, and powerful

If you want to see your house go to...

http://www.terrafly.com

Re: Google Earth
 

DL your own exceptional stalking device today!

Re: Google Earth
 

Whats the difference between googleearth and googleearth plus?

Re: Google Earth
 

20 bucks.

Re: Google Earth
 

Ah...I downloaded it, and ive gotta admit, its a fun little tool to fool around with...

Re: Google Earth
 

can you see stuff live? or is it just like a huge picture?

Re: Google Earth
 

Picture, and its basically the same pics as those on maps.google.com except you can use it for directions, addresses for locations like restaurants, bars, schools, hospitals, parks, etc. etc. Some city's even have 3D models made for them like New York, LA, Las Vegas, and even Memphis!

Re: Google Earth
 

pfft, that sucks :p


i wanted to spy on some people :p

Re: Google Earth
 

As of now, no. US Cities were first to be digitalized, but I'm sure that the worlds major cities will be added sooner or later once the program becomes more popular.

Re: Google Earth
 

The terrain is also 3D. Like, Vancouver is in a big Valley, and it shows up as such on the map. The buildings are still all flat for us, though.