Virtual Earth 3D

1.0 stars

"This product is probably no longer available"

April 29, 2010  |   By FORD45

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

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Cons

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Summary

I had this product on my last computer & liked it fairly well. Downloaded from this site today, and when it finished, it directed me to an MS site for finalization of the download. That site no longer exists, nor can you find the product on any of the MS search pages. So now I have the product taking up space on my computer, but it is not useable.

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1.0 stars

"The program downloaded fine, but would not open."

October 30, 2009  |   By Cerberus1949

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

It's hard to evaluate a program that won't even open on my machine.

Cons

Nonfunctional.

Summary

It doesn't work.

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1.0 stars

"Virtual Earth Sucks!!"

March 30, 2009  |   By Ollie_K

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

3D Graphics would be interesting if they would display.

Cons

Poorly designed, buggy, typical half-baked Microsoft product, even as a beta.

Summary

Don't bother, this puppy is not nearly ready for prime time. Try again in 2010. Stick with Google Earth. Far superior to this product.

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4.0 stars

"Safer than Google Earth on memory"

January 25, 2009  |   By Jonnyabc

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

1) Browser friendly
2) Integrated with Live Maps for easy switching between 2d and 3d
3) Birdseye View
4) 3d landscapes and buildings look relatively realistic to the real thing
5) Move tools are easy to use (especially with keyboard shortcuts)

Cons

1) Make sure your computer has been recently defragged before attempting to run
2) Have a relatively fast internet connection

Summary

When I tried out Google Earth, my computer was having nothing but problems. However, Virtual Earth requires no external program, only an up-to-date computer/browser.

Comparing it to Google Earth, it certainly does not have as many features. However, if it did, it would be a memory hog too. Nevertheless, VE is a great deal, considering it's free.

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2.0 stars

"What a clumsy application!"

January 14, 2009  |   By stonehkm

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

Looks very good but....

Cons

Not even close to Google Earth in ease of use!

Summary

I deleted it after a few tries with it.

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3.0 stars

"ok but not as good as google"

October 8, 2008  |   By norman_hide

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

i liked the 3d effect i cities

Cons

gets blurred too early in zoom and poor in out in the country locations

Summary

its so so but can be improved a lot i'm sure

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2.0 stars

"Good for about a day."

September 14, 2008  |   By dallascoy1

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

Even bugs are cool to look at for a minute.

Cons

Gets old fast.

Summary

I guess I expect more. Its 2008!

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4.0 stars

"Better quality than Google Earth!"

June 23, 2008  |   By bilkeyangel

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

I am please with the quality of Virtual Earth. I haven't learned all I can do in it yet. I get awe struck with each new screen so it will take me a while to get on to the other options.

Cons

I haven't seen the focus and clarity I would like in a satellite connection.

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1.0 stars

"very good"

June 7, 2008  |   By jtdobbins

Version: Virtual Earth 3D 1.1 beta

Pros

finding loacations

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