RadioDoc58ef2c0Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
2 edits | Terraserver still has better data
Terraserver, max zoom | 
Google, same image @ max |
Nice try, Google, but you've got some work to do...
edit: zoon->zoom |
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 antdudeA Ninja AntPremium,VIP
join:2001-03-25
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| said by RadioDoc:This is a nice toy but » terraserver.microsoft.com has better coverage, integrates USGS maps and uses the same USGS "Urban Areas" Color Ortho Image files (where available) Google does, but lets you zoom in, print, save and generally use the image. See above--both are the same image but Google won't zoom in further. Terraserver also has the Black and White USGS data to use inside and outside of the newer Urban Areas photos and tells you the date the photos were taken, and it's free. Google is trying to keep you from saving the image, and has a copyright watermark all over it. Nice try, Google, but you've got some work to do... Agreed. It is so detailed that I can see cars! |
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In my case, the google sat view is more recent than the terra server... but both are are out of date - I do like the closer zoom on terra server |
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 TzaleProud Libertarian ConservativePremium
join:2004-01-06
NYC Metro | reply to antdude
said by antdude:said by RadioDoc:This is a nice toy but » terraserver.microsoft.com has better coverage, integrates USGS maps and uses the same USGS "Urban Areas" Color Ortho Image files (where available) Google does, but lets you zoom in, print, save and generally use the image. See above--both are the same image but Google won't zoom in further. Terraserver also has the Black and White USGS data to use inside and outside of the newer Urban Areas photos and tells you the date the photos were taken, and it's free. Google is trying to keep you from saving the image, and has a copyright watermark all over it. Nice try, Google, but you've got some work to do... Agreed. It is so detailed that I can see cars! For me Google is better! More up to date and it's colored and not to mention it has a lot more features and the SAME zoom as terra server!
-Tzale
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RadioDoc58ef2c0Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11 | Where are you in NJ? |
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1 edit | reply to RadioDoc
I take that back, terrasoft got even closer than Keyhole for Staples Center...
keyhole has a better interface though, you can spin or drag the map in real time, no clicking and waiting. |
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RadioDoc58ef2c0Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11 | I like the other interfaces especially for casual use, but you can't beat Terraserver for utility, especially since they maintain proper scale with respect to the other views (topo and older B & W). They all have a use, but Terraserver gives the most bang for a free service IMHO. I use these a lot. |
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