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Google Maps vs the Rest

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the look-through-the-keyhole dept.

Andrew writes "Shortflip.com has an interesting article on the history, present, and future of 3D satellite imaging applications. Obviously they focus on Google Maps, but they make a good case for Google's competitors, although it's hard to imagine anyone being able to challenge Google's market share in the near future. Emphasis is on user features, map accuracy, and future technology."

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  1. I like the "rest" by Antony-Kyre · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I've tried Google Maps looking at where I live. I prefer http://www.zillow.com/ which is tens of times better in resolution.

    (This isn't an aim at advertising. It's just my opinion because I tried the rest.)

    1. Re:I like the "rest" by filesiteguy · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Zillow is very interesting. I believe it uses much of the same technology. Since I work at a County agency, we actually supply Google with some of their images and image data. The odd thing is - we then purchase Google Earth to utilize that data. (Actually there's some deal I believe.)

      I like the application of Zillow for how it interacts with the home value, surrounding values and the mapping data. Now we just need to see if the braniacs at Google pick up the idea. :)

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  2. Where Y'At, Google? by Doc+Ruby · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I wish the Google Maps website query language were as simple and expressive as the wellknown Web search. Instead, I have to use exactly "W 125th St & Broadway", instead of searching for any of "125St at Broadway" or "W125 and Broadway" etc, even though those styles all refer to the same intersection. How about clicking on any point, and getting its "coordinates" in a popup? Clicking a few points to define an itinerary?

    I'd like to see their GUI highlight an entire street for its entire length, just by naming it. And exit numbers on highways. And mass transit route layers, or at least just stops identified.

    I know it's free, and it's "Beta". I know their standalone Earth app has lots more features. But they pulled it off with text Web searches. I'd like to love their maps as much as their links.

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  3. Re:Google maps is the best... by dsginter · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The funny thing is that google video made this a cult classic and NBC made them take it down. I don't understand how they can shoot themselves in the foot like this.

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