Mandatory download: Google Earth.
 

I've heard about Google Earth before but the other night, right after Conan, Carson Daily had a short segment on Google Earth and I was amazed. It's this kick-ass program that uses satellite images in an interactive environment, allowing you to zoom in to wherever you want in the world, with so many options.

I know there have been other threads on this, but this is my own. If you haven't heard about this, check it out right now: http://earth.google.com

All those other maps/directions/satellite view websites you know will become secondary, immediately. Once you download it, make sure to check out some of these cool sightseeing destinations:

The Eiffel Tower
The Golden Gate Bridge
The Grand Canyon

It's an application, you have to download it. Trust me, you won't be sorry.

:winkwink:

Google Earth is cool! but I love to see a live feed though

I agree, but they are just working with existing satalite images, which are about 4-6 years old. I have a feeling that we'll have live, if not way more recent snapshots from space, within the next three years or so.

its a really good program :thumbsup

it is a pimp tool


Mr. Romance

Recent, maybe. I doubt any government in the world would allow a company to offer up live satellite images to the public.

a great program!

WOW.... almost true ??

Yes, images are old, because on the place where i live there is no house in Google Earth.
But you can always learn what is the weather where you want to go. At least if there is sun or not.

better than Microsoft earth 3d which is only usable in english and IE
:(

Yea it is pretty cool

Here are some more cool places to check out with Google Earth.

Naked lady!
Football Game
Climbers on Mt. Everest
Pyramids
Interesting crop circle

:thumbsup

i like this tool .. http://preview.local.live.com/

drive thru san fran in a racecar

would be nicer if they had every city in it though

damn theres a hummer in my rear view mirror

Welcome to the interweb :winkwink:

it is excellent, and for pilots there is a utility which overlays sectional charts of the usa on top of the topography.

and it is very useful to get exact lon/lat coordinates to input into your GPS for flying or traveling.

I've been meaning to download it but never got to it.. don't think I will now either

I love it and use it often.

Great tool.

;-)

images are old, i cant see there my new house :(