New Google Earth available

scaldyflash

scaldyflash wrote: »

Much better to use this if you just want aerial pics etc. It doesn't have all the tools that Google Earth has but you can choose different pictures (Top left of screen) and it does zoom in very close. Because it's web based it doesn't use up too much RAM whilst you use it.

Just been on flash Earth and it seems they have updated some of the areas around London. Much better clarity where I live

Degeneratemoo

Google earth is a great program but the satellite images are not always the best..

http://maps.live.com has a bit of a rubbish interface but the images are much better (mostly), if you switch to the 2D view, you can choose 'birds-eye' view and it gives VERY close up shots of most UK cities, from four different angles too!

scaldyflash

Thanks for that Degeneratemoo it is a cool tool unfortunately the 3D thing only works in major cities which have been mapped. Also the images on there are also available in Flash Earth and as close up. (Sorry I'm not being picky (or am I )

I do use maps for directions though, it is excellent for those of us who can't afford sat nav because the directions can be in map or pic format. Very useful particularly when close to the destination.

Degeneratemoo

I found the search in flash earth to be really pants.

It couldn't find my town based on name.

Alisonpennypincher

Just had a look on flash earth and you can even see the gazebo in my back garden!!

Poppycat

I did hear the other day Microsoft who do maps live are remaping UK in 3D, using planes and 3 cameras, one centre, and one either side to get the 3D. Hopefully it will be updated as in my town its at least 6-7 years old.

edunf

if you need to get directions just go to google.co.uk and select "maps"...I believe it uses the same database as google earth and you don't need to download any program that will slow down your computer...

Blagalot

Go to Google Maps, click Get Directions then enter New York to London.
Check out #24!!