Google Earth

Jason1 · 07-10-2005, 10:52 AM

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

Happydude · 07-10-2005, 11:06 AM

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

Acebot44 · 07-10-2005, 01:41 PM

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!

Happydude · 07-10-2005, 01:52 PM

pfft, that sucks

i wanted to spy on some people

Acebot44 · 07-10-2005, 02:03 PM

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.

Dyne · 07-11-2005, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acebot44

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!

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.

Jonbo298 · 07-11-2005, 09:20 AM

Someday Google Earth will evolve into a free 3D map of the entire world. Detail so great that you'll be awe struck a little. (ie: right down to the lines on the road

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