Guest matt Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi, Just wondering if anyone on here has used Google earth? I'm on dialup so can't get it but if I go onto broadband it's something I would find useful,depending on how much detail you can actually see. If anyone has it I'd be greatful for any comments. Thanks, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Matt, It varies by location. I can see 2 miles from my house in brilliant detail, but my house is all blurry. If you zoom into Baghdad or Google HQ the images are excellent. You can spend many hours looking at random places. I managed to identify a tree I camped under in Spain! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Matt. It is dam good...........you won't be able to put it down :oops: I have used it but the graphics card on my PC isn't the best so it isn't that clear when you zoom in. To get CIA :shock: type clarity you need a powerful card and then it really does come into it's own..............go and take a look at Pearl Harbour and you will see what I mean :shock: Cheers. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Thanks guys,looks like I'll have to get it! so just to confirm,is it possible to look at basically anywhere on the planet? however remote? and what sort of time lag is there on the images? Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Doh, don't know that one Matt :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Guess I should have read their web page fully before asking :oops: looks like the images can be upto three years old and some areas are not covered. Still looks interesting though. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 They are continually updating so keep on checking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracenstump Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi all, the images are really interesting,i found my saracen where i first stored it and could see loads of aircraft at Mildenhall and other bases.but as was said the images are a few years out of date,but fun anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Matt, I'm on BB and often cruise thro Google Earth. With no time constraints I often spend hours just "visiting". With regard detail it varies around the globe, and certain areas of the planet are deliberately sketchy, some sensitive areas are even blacked out. For me its rewarding as Pompey is a High Res area and that includes a satellite picture of both my Jeep and the GMC ! For that extra added thrill http://www.googleearthhacks.com is worth a search as many WW2 battle sites (and airfields) are listed. Normandy beaches and The Bulge are featured, and some useful 'overlays' can be found. To my mind its well worth the trouble, even found several prominent scrap yards, which can also be 'seen' ...in detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Post the locations mate, I use google earth every now and then but when I use it I'm hooked for hours.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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