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CNET Editors' review
The latest version of Google Earth makes it, indubitably, the only free mapping app worth considering. Accessible enough for casual users, Google has been added features that make it a necessity for those whose topographic desires are more serious.
Most of the interface's real estate displays a rendering of the globe, which slowly zooms in on a satellite image of your destination once you've keyed it in. The control panel has changed and is now translucent and sits unobtrusively in a corner of the map. The new diagonal movement control and flexible north anchor, so you can re-orient the map, are useful additions.
The Layers, Places and Search panes are now a left-side navigation bar, and have more options for determining what information appears on the map. Everything from roads and restaurants to crime statistics can be displayed; subcategories and individual items can be unchecked to show only what you need. Google's driving directions are incorporated, and the user community has produced several nifty mods, including historical maps. There's also integration with Google's 3-D rendering program SketchUp, so you can design a building and see it in a real-life setting.
The only downside to the program is that it can consume a large amount of RAM, so as the developer notes, older machines might experience performance issues. But everyone else is bound to love Google Earth, both as an entertaining novelty and an informational tool.
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The idea is simple. It's a globe that sits inside your Mac. 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. Version 4.3 adds day and night lighting, Street View, more 3D models, and faster rendering speeds.
What's new in this version: Version 4.3 adds day and night lighting, Street View, more 3D models, and faster rendering speeds.
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"it most reliable source world geography"
Version: Google Earth 4.3
Pros
it making me happy by viewing my village easily
Cons
when you zoom to inside the streets is not showing clearly
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"Great update"
Version: Google Earth 4.3
Pros
Gives a good view of the locale. Especially handy for hill walkers and ramblers for route planning to take in vistas.
Cons
A big project so some aresa are not covered as well as others, that is up to individuals to participate.
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"Still same old map photos"
Version: Google Earth 4.3
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The new inhancements and updates are cool and fun.
Cons
The satellite photos of the earth are old (4 to 5 years) so new construction is not shown. The accuracy of the locations, new buildings, roadways and other transportation ways are not shown. UNFORTUNATELY IT IS A NICE TOY but lacks usefulness. In addition, eastern europe, the balkans are appear almost like a waste land. I really thought Google would have done a better job than this...
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