google earth vs msn virtual earth.. as cool as it gets

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Safin

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forget worldwind... Google earth is stunning.

With superb graphic details and real time simulation of the path, its a must try.
Actually the servers of google were closed for new users for some time so i didn't put this earlier. Anyway today morning it seems they are open again. This software is in beta so grab it while you can lest google closes its servers again.
Google Earth

"For anyone who has ever dreamed of flying..." - NY Times

The idea is simple. It’s a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore. Satellite images and local facts zoom into view. Tap into Google search to show local points of interest and facts. Zoom to a specific address to check out an apartment or hotel. View driving directions and even fly along your route. We invite you to try it now.

Google Earth is free for personal use. No registration is required.

Features:

* Free for personal use.
* Sophisticated streaming technology delivers the data to you as you need it.
* Imagery and 3D data depict the entire earth - Terabytes of aerial and satellite imagery depict cities around the world in high-resolution detail.
* Local search lets you search for restaurants, hotels, and even driving directions. Results show in your 3D earth view. Easy to layer multiple searches, save results to folders, and share with others.
* Layers show parks, schools, hospitals, airports, shopping, and more.
* KML – data exchange format let your share useful annotations and view. thousands of data points created by Google Earth users.

Use it for:

* Planning a trip
* Getting driving directions
* Finding a house or apartment
* Finding a local business
* Exploring the world

check out the screens.



(i may add the best of the details right now in free version are for the cities in US. For other countries it may not be as detailed. But even then the amount of detail you see in real time is mind blowing :ohyeah:
taking some images below. these are all from noida area.





the best of the details are in the pro version. the plus version has gps features great for planning. Obviously both are not free :P

[rank=earth.google.com/earth.html]
Check Out Google Earth[/rank]

[rank=desktop.google.com/download/earth/index.html]Download [/rank]
(around 11mb)

Recommended configuration:

* Operating system: Windows XP
* CPU speed: Intel® Pentium® P4 2.4GHz+ or AMD 2400xp+
* System memory (RAM): 512MB
* 2GB hard-disk space
* 3D graphics card: 3D-capable video card with 32MB VRAM or greater
* 1280x1024, 32-bit true color screen
* Network speed: 128 kbps ("Broadband/Cable Internet")
 
yeah, but dint google temporarily stop the downloads?...i was trying to d/l this a week back..and d/l used to stop after 32kb for some reason :(
 
its open now.. actually thats why i wasn't posting it :P
anyway,, the rival to this is even more stunning.

MSN Virtual Earth is like antarctic if goolge earth is cool
the video is stunner,, images leave you gasping....



Pictometry.jpg


The service is promised to provide:

* Satellite images with 45-degree-angle views of buildings and neighborhoods

* Satellite images with street map overlays

* Ability to add local data layers, such as showing local businesses or restaurants

The service will allow users to choose from a number of different data types plus allow people to contribute their own information. The announcement came today at the D3 conference happening this week.

Wanna see how this gonna look

Get the video (133MB Video length: 00:32:53)

Features
* Full-bleed maps that provide a continuous view in Internet Explorer and occupy the entire screen
* New road map style and labeling
* New zoom, pan, drag, and game pad navigation features
* Multiple local search capabilities in a single view and display of multiple search results
* Business listing details
* Ability to select specific search results and store them in the MSN Virtual Earth Scratchpad
* Ability to send an e-mail message to any e-mail account from the Scratchpad feature or to a blog on MSN Spaces
* Satellite map view (using Microsoft TerraServer-USA .NET Web Service)
* Search results that refresh for open search queries as the user changes the map view
* Ability to find and display multiple address locations, which are displayed in the Scratchpad
* New map-satellite Hybrid or combined map view in which street locations, street names, and points of interest are overlaid and displayed on top of the satellite images
* A unique 45-degree angle view named Birds Eye that provides users with immersive views of buildings, neighborhoods, and "what it's like to be there"
* Image that can be turned in four compass directions or perspective views
* Oblique imagery supplied by Pictometry International Corp. under an exclusive license with Microsoft


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I supposrt google..... they do everything first and then others copy them...... Am doanloading the google earth..... how big is it???
 
i don't think its about who does first. If msn has better service and better clarity, people will go there. And i have to say msn virtual earth does look better though have to beta test it to say for sure.

SuperNova posted 6.18 minutes later:

btw you can use this with dialup also, but don't expect speed then ;)
and yes both are(or will be as msn virtual earth is a preview) free although you have paid versions also with more features
 
Downloading...

I hope it will work on my Tata Indicom Walky net connection...

Can't wait to check it out, it looks aweome !

Nice work Supernova !
 
Google earth is 10Mb in size ! Yeah u need a good connection to stream the images quickly. Btw its not much useful for us Indians since only major places in india are mapped.
 
And I tried Bangalore through google and the detail is sad..... didn't like it much...... am going to download MSN now......
 
Those pics are really stunning.
Both of these looks similar to NASA WhirlWind which does the same functions I believe.
 
How do I search for a specific thing??? Like I am not able to find the eiffel tower or the Lovre museum in Paris..... How do I do it?? If I search for Eiffel Tower, I get no results....
 
i searched "Paris" and it automatically zoomed into paris.

The details of americann cites are awesome...u can make out the colors of their cars parked in front of their houses :O
The Eiffel....er..shadow? :P ... the search thing isnt working either...i zoomed on to paris n searched for eiffel..no result :bleh:

 
It is awesome ! Stunning ! I found my village !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Images are taken from Earth Sat, I thought only the Pentagon had access to that ! Google is doing a great job by providing such technology to citizens like us !

BTW, I am downloading a FREE trial of Google Earth Pro :ohyeah:
 
the eiffel in all its grandeur


The Taj Mahal?...where?.. :O

oh......there it is....or is it? ( the white thingy on the bank of the yamuna!! in the centre of the image)



playball.....in chicago

 
good to see you guys liking it...

when i got this 10 days back.. i was like stunned with the details... and believe me msn is even better. i know this from the people who have seen it and they say its awesome
 
Ok. yaar logoa..

Apun download nahin kar paa raha hai.. everytime it says "unknown" size and then nothing is being downloaded..

Can anyone upload it to a free site for me and others.
 
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