And why?
Which is better for developers, Google Maps or Live Search Maps?
I would prefer Google Maps API over Windows Live Map API. Both have similar APIs.
Google Maps - pros: Has lot more features, has a large development community via google groups, easy to get any help, many useful open source libraries are being created (like dragzoom, egeoxml..), supports both georss and kml standards. Has Street view
Windows Live Maps - pros: Does not require any API key to integrate on any website, unlike google and yahoo maps which require you to get API key for every website you put the map on (not a big issue though). Has high quality birds eye view images available.
Reply:Google Maps is faster for users and simple to integrate.
Live Search Maps can be sluggish for some people and may be a bit more difficult to integrate. Both have very user-friendly interfaces, but Live Search Maps offers higher quality satellite images.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Why is Alaska so big in Google Maps?
In part because it IS big, and in part because the maps there, when looking at the world map, appears to be a Mercator-type projection, which makes the areas toward the poles look bigger than they really are.
Why is Alaska so big in Google Maps?
There's always a problem when you try to map a curved surface onto a flat map, something must be distorted. Google maps may use a traditional Mercator projection which distorts things more the further they are from the equator and so it makes Alaska look the same size as Brazil when, in reality, it is five times smaller.
Edit: Alaska is approx. one fifth the area of the lower 48, not one half as someone thought
Reply:Alaska is so big on google maps to to its rather large size. Alaska is approximately half the size of the United States. Google wants to show as much detail to Alaska as possible without taking up to much space.
Reply:Alaska is big - it's about the size of Western Europe... France, UK, Germany combined
Reply:Alaska is one fifth as large as the entire rest of the USA so it takes up a lot of space.
Reply:It is big. Bigger than Texas.
Reply:cause it IS big
most maps just distort it so it looks smaller
Why is Alaska so big in Google Maps?
There's always a problem when you try to map a curved surface onto a flat map, something must be distorted. Google maps may use a traditional Mercator projection which distorts things more the further they are from the equator and so it makes Alaska look the same size as Brazil when, in reality, it is five times smaller.
Edit: Alaska is approx. one fifth the area of the lower 48, not one half as someone thought
Reply:Alaska is so big on google maps to to its rather large size. Alaska is approximately half the size of the United States. Google wants to show as much detail to Alaska as possible without taking up to much space.
Reply:Alaska is big - it's about the size of Western Europe... France, UK, Germany combined
Reply:Alaska is one fifth as large as the entire rest of the USA so it takes up a lot of space.
Reply:It is big. Bigger than Texas.
Reply:cause it IS big
most maps just distort it so it looks smaller
Is 'Google Maps' for mobile phone totally free? And does Your network charge you anything to run google maps?
it is kinda free but you only pay to download it
Is 'Google Maps' for mobile phone totally free? And does Your network charge you anything to run google maps?
You only pay the cost of data to download the program and the cost of the data of downloading the maps/satellite pictures.
Reply:Assuming you have unlimited data bundle on your account/contract, it is free. Every time you use it, you are connecting to the internet to download the information. So it is your network that will be charging you.
On 3, I added a Internet Max bundle for 5 pounds. So I can use it and it will not cost me more than 5 pounds a month. If you have an iPhone contract, the data bundle is already included as well.
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Is 'Google Maps' for mobile phone totally free? And does Your network charge you anything to run google maps?
You only pay the cost of data to download the program and the cost of the data of downloading the maps/satellite pictures.
Reply:Assuming you have unlimited data bundle on your account/contract, it is free. Every time you use it, you are connecting to the internet to download the information. So it is your network that will be charging you.
On 3, I added a Internet Max bundle for 5 pounds. So I can use it and it will not cost me more than 5 pounds a month. If you have an iPhone contract, the data bundle is already included as well.
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Look up Google Maps, and type in Get directions?
Type in from New York, New York with a destination of Paris, France. Then look at line 24!
Look up Google Maps, and type in Get directions?
http://moon.google.com/
Try that. And click on the "+" until...you can actually see what the moon is made of. It's amazing...
Reply:you're welcome. thank u for the points ^^ Report Abuse
Reply:Must have been written by Google Map's resident humorist.
It gave me a chuckle, nonetheless.
I am wondering about crossing the Sahara Desert now.
Reply:Right, but what is the question?
Look up Google Maps, and type in Get directions?
http://moon.google.com/
Try that. And click on the "+" until...you can actually see what the moon is made of. It's amazing...
Reply:you're welcome. thank u for the points ^^ Report Abuse
Reply:Must have been written by Google Map's resident humorist.
It gave me a chuckle, nonetheless.
I am wondering about crossing the Sahara Desert now.
Reply:Right, but what is the question?
How does google maps get street views? i mean can a satellite reallly do that?
Street Views are created by third party companies who actually drive down the street with special cameras that are always taking pictures. Thats why if you notice a lot of streets do not have street views yet.
How does google maps get street views? i mean can a satellite reallly do that?
No it's done by roaming vehicles I read one time.
How does google maps get street views? i mean can a satellite reallly do that?
No it's done by roaming vehicles I read one time.
Problem with Google Maps on my Nokia 6131 phone? ?
Just updated to newest version but I don't feel that it's any better than I already had....in fact in many respects it's worse.
Is there any way to re-install my previous version?
Problem with Google Maps on my Nokia 6131 phone? ?
Hello
on this page you get
the solution for your problem!
http://forums.cingular.com/cng/board/mes...
I hope this helps you.
Reply:Hiya Pitball! Yes my friend,it seems from various forums, that the latest version (v2.2.0.11) has got navigation errors! The older version (v1.4.1) was more stable!
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Is there any way to re-install my previous version?
Problem with Google Maps on my Nokia 6131 phone? ?
Hello
on this page you get
the solution for your problem!
http://forums.cingular.com/cng/board/mes...
I hope this helps you.
Reply:Hiya Pitball! Yes my friend,it seems from various forums, that the latest version (v2.2.0.11) has got navigation errors! The older version (v1.4.1) was more stable!
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There is a website that does approx. home values seems to be tied into google maps but can't seem to find it
you can go to a website called zillow.com, but they have a lot of older values on it. the best thing to do is ifyou knwo approximately how much your home is currently worth, look up your home first then you can figure out about how off it is. Good luck!
Where I can get the altitude of any intersection? Is this a feature at mapquest, yahoo, google maps, etc?
Try downloading Google Earth. It's a great program with lots of features.
Where I can get the altitude of any intersection? Is this a feature at mapquest, yahoo, google maps, etc?
try google earth it's a cool tool
Where I can get the altitude of any intersection? Is this a feature at mapquest, yahoo, google maps, etc?
try google earth it's a cool tool
Search Google maps for "in"- not "near"?
I am looking for businesses IN not near a certain place. Is there a way to do this with google earth or maps? Is there a special key word or character?
Thanks!
Search Google maps for "in"- not "near"?
There are no keys, it is best that you zoom in as close as possible and try to find it.
ok
...
Thanks!
Search Google maps for "in"- not "near"?
There are no keys, it is best that you zoom in as close as possible and try to find it.
ok
...
Where can i find CROP CIRCLES on Google Maps?
any addresses, or specific cities?
Where can i find CROP CIRCLES on Google Maps?
Use the search feature in google. There are a bunch of sights some free for sign up as well.
Reply:big open fields ?
Reply:no comeon
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Where can i find CROP CIRCLES on Google Maps?
Use the search feature in google. There are a bunch of sights some free for sign up as well.
Reply:big open fields ?
Reply:no comeon
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Can you use google maps mobile my location feature through wifi?
can you use google maps my location feature through wifi
Can you use google maps mobile my location feature through wifi?
yes
Reply:Sure you can. Go into options and select my location. Of course the accuracy of your location will not be as specific as when you use gprs.
Can you use google maps mobile my location feature through wifi?
yes
Reply:Sure you can. Go into options and select my location. Of course the accuracy of your location will not be as specific as when you use gprs.
I checked Google Maps and cannot find Genoa City in Wisconsin. Where is it?
Genoa City is a village in Walworth County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,949 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Walworth County, Wisconsin, 43 miles south-southwest of Milwaukee. There is also a separate village named Genoa, Wisconsin in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
The town is the setting for the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless, although the real and fictional towns are similar only in name.
Genoa City, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42掳30鈥?3鈥砃 88掳19鈥?4鈥砏锘?/ 锘?2.50361, -88.32611
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Counties Walworth
Area
- Total 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km虏)
- Land 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km虏)
- Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km虏)
Elevation [1] 830 ft (253 m)
Population (2000)
- Total 1,949
- Density 875.1/sq mi (337.9/km虏)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code 55-28675[2]
GNIS feature ID 1565461[1]
I checked Google Maps and cannot find Genoa City in Wisconsin. Where is it?
On route 12, way at the southeast corner - i.e. part of Chicagoland.
The town is the setting for the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless, although the real and fictional towns are similar only in name.
Genoa City, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42掳30鈥?3鈥砃 88掳19鈥?4鈥砏锘?/ 锘?2.50361, -88.32611
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Counties Walworth
Area
- Total 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km虏)
- Land 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km虏)
- Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km虏)
Elevation [1] 830 ft (253 m)
Population (2000)
- Total 1,949
- Density 875.1/sq mi (337.9/km虏)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code 55-28675[2]
GNIS feature ID 1565461[1]
I checked Google Maps and cannot find Genoa City in Wisconsin. Where is it?
On route 12, way at the southeast corner - i.e. part of Chicagoland.
Listing on Google Maps keeps changing initials to lower case
I have listed one of our companies ABC Example Ltd.. onto Google
Maps but for no apparent reason the initials in the listing changes to
'abc' or 'ABc' which looks rather unprofessional. I have access to
edit and update the listing but nothing has been changed and although
i have resubmitted it, the lower case version is still is shown. I have been on the help pages but they do not help. I do
not know how to contact anyone at google to ask them for assistance.
Can someone please help?
Listing on Google Maps keeps changing initials to lower case
Since it is a free service, that is all you get. If you paid, you would have been assigned a representative who would fix any mistakes. /
Reply:It will shown automaticaly
Maps but for no apparent reason the initials in the listing changes to
'abc' or 'ABc' which looks rather unprofessional. I have access to
edit and update the listing but nothing has been changed and although
i have resubmitted it, the lower case version is still is shown. I have been on the help pages but they do not help. I do
not know how to contact anyone at google to ask them for assistance.
Can someone please help?
Listing on Google Maps keeps changing initials to lower case
Since it is a free service, that is all you get. If you paid, you would have been assigned a representative who would fix any mistakes. /
Reply:It will shown automaticaly
Satellite images like google maps that will show my area in winter?
like with snow and stuff
Satellite images like google maps that will show my area in winter?
Sometimes. The satellite it uses takes many shots around the Earth. I'm sure it will catch your area during winter as well.
Reply:Currently, google maps only shows their archived images of satellite views. This can include images that are YEARS old. You might want to try "worldwind" from NASA for more up to date views and to view the Earth with much greater variations.
http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/
Reply:not sure....the satilite image thingys dont update often so ..
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Satellite images like google maps that will show my area in winter?
Sometimes. The satellite it uses takes many shots around the Earth. I'm sure it will catch your area during winter as well.
Reply:Currently, google maps only shows their archived images of satellite views. This can include images that are YEARS old. You might want to try "worldwind" from NASA for more up to date views and to view the Earth with much greater variations.
http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/
Reply:not sure....the satilite image thingys dont update often so ..
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Did you know you can drive (according to google maps) from Australia to the USA?
Type in Pine Gap to Alice springs NT, Australia
Did you know you can drive (according to google maps) from Australia to the USA?
LOL, and it says "Kayak across the Pacific Ocean, that's hillarious
Reply:Actually Pine Gap is a USA base located on Australian soil:
Pine Gap is the commonly used name for a satellite tracking station at 23.799o S, 133.737o E, south-west of the town of Alice Springs in the heart of Australia that is operated by Australia and the U.S. It consists of a large computer complex with eight radomes protecting antennas, and has over 800 employees. It is officially called the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap. It is believed to be one of the largest ECHELON ground stations and appears to be physically and operationally similar to the signals intelligence facilities at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado and Menwith Hill, United Kingdom. U.S. government personnel at Pine Gap are believed to be mostly from the National Security Agency and subordinate service-associated agencies, and the Central Intelligence Agency. While much of its operation is secret, Pine Gap is known to be involved in numerous military satellite operations. As a result, it is occasionally targeted for protests, most recently during the war in Afghanistan. In 1999, with the Australian Government refusing to give details to an Australian Senate committee on treaties.....
Regards, Zyfert
Reply:Hahaha, it tells you to kayak across the Pacific. That hilarious. It used to tell you to swim from NY to Paris.
Reply:lol.
26. Kayak across the Pacific Ocean
Entering Australia (New South Wales)
Classic.
Reply:No, it says:
Kayak across the Pacific Ocean
Entering Australia (New South Wales)
Reply:If you type in US and Australia (or Europe for that matter), it will tell you to "swim."
Seriously
Reply:http://www.csp.navy.mil/
Reply:hahah
Reply:It might take a while if you have an aquada (aqautic car)
Did you know you can drive (according to google maps) from Australia to the USA?
LOL, and it says "Kayak across the Pacific Ocean, that's hillarious
Reply:Actually Pine Gap is a USA base located on Australian soil:
Pine Gap is the commonly used name for a satellite tracking station at 23.799o S, 133.737o E, south-west of the town of Alice Springs in the heart of Australia that is operated by Australia and the U.S. It consists of a large computer complex with eight radomes protecting antennas, and has over 800 employees. It is officially called the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap. It is believed to be one of the largest ECHELON ground stations and appears to be physically and operationally similar to the signals intelligence facilities at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado and Menwith Hill, United Kingdom. U.S. government personnel at Pine Gap are believed to be mostly from the National Security Agency and subordinate service-associated agencies, and the Central Intelligence Agency. While much of its operation is secret, Pine Gap is known to be involved in numerous military satellite operations. As a result, it is occasionally targeted for protests, most recently during the war in Afghanistan. In 1999, with the Australian Government refusing to give details to an Australian Senate committee on treaties.....
Regards, Zyfert
Reply:Hahaha, it tells you to kayak across the Pacific. That hilarious. It used to tell you to swim from NY to Paris.
Reply:lol.
26. Kayak across the Pacific Ocean
Entering Australia (New South Wales)
Classic.
Reply:No, it says:
Kayak across the Pacific Ocean
Entering Australia (New South Wales)
Reply:If you type in US and Australia (or Europe for that matter), it will tell you to "swim."
Seriously
Reply:http://www.csp.navy.mil/
Reply:hahah
Reply:It might take a while if you have an aquada (aqautic car)
How can i tell google maps that my address is showing up wrong, as in 1 block from its actual location?
they would not care if you could even get someone to hear you. relax, no big deal
How can i tell google maps that my address is showing up wrong, as in 1 block from its actual location?
They would say they would take care of it but really wouldn't.
How can i tell google maps that my address is showing up wrong, as in 1 block from its actual location?
They would say they would take care of it but really wouldn't.
Countries Latitude Longitude database "google maps"?
I want a database or web service i can call to get the any country Latitude Longitude on Google map, these values are double.
Note:
I want something free.
Countries Latitude Longitude database "google maps"?
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Note:
I want something free.
Countries Latitude Longitude database "google maps"?
I have searched none stop for something like this. You have two options: either buy it or search torrent websites. Good Luck
When were the "satellite" images recorded on google maps?
i have just done a "get directions to" on google and i clicked on the satellite images, and it does not look like the place i need to go to, it's all nice, green, lots of trees and hardly any cars! was this image taken in the 70's????
When were the "satellite" images recorded on google maps?
You might want to use mapquest to make sure you are going to the right place. :)
Reply:it was taken sometime in 2007 i believe. Probably wrong place...I also know that they are a little off, so they might bring you to a place about a mile or two away...
Reply:i think its a little old. i found my house on google earth and it looked completely different but it was definitly my house
Reply:The images are not that old. Most of the satellite images used on Google are between 1 and three years old, but in various forums people have reported that some of he images are nearly 10 years old.
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When were the "satellite" images recorded on google maps?
You might want to use mapquest to make sure you are going to the right place. :)
Reply:it was taken sometime in 2007 i believe. Probably wrong place...I also know that they are a little off, so they might bring you to a place about a mile or two away...
Reply:i think its a little old. i found my house on google earth and it looked completely different but it was definitly my house
Reply:The images are not that old. Most of the satellite images used on Google are between 1 and three years old, but in various forums people have reported that some of he images are nearly 10 years old.
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Google Maps new feature Street View, whaen were those pictures taken?
The new maps on Google that allows a person to have a street view. My question is exactly what day were those pictures taken?
I live in Los Angeles
Google Maps new feature Street View, whaen were those pictures taken?
these pictures are taken on an ongoing basis. Google has two ways of doing this, they have a Google vehicle that goes around with either a 360 degree digital camera mounted to it taken pictures. They also have street teams and normal people that just go out and take pictures and submit them to google. when google verifies them then they go live.
you can check google specifically and see how you can help because google is always looking for more help with these pics.
Reply:The overhead pics are done differently.
The only way I can thing to narrow down say, your own street, is to zoom in and see if you remember what was in front of your house during that period.
I actually did this once for my parents' street It was within 2 weeks at the time, because their neighbor had just moved, and there were different cars in the driveway.
I live in Los Angeles
Google Maps new feature Street View, whaen were those pictures taken?
these pictures are taken on an ongoing basis. Google has two ways of doing this, they have a Google vehicle that goes around with either a 360 degree digital camera mounted to it taken pictures. They also have street teams and normal people that just go out and take pictures and submit them to google. when google verifies them then they go live.
you can check google specifically and see how you can help because google is always looking for more help with these pics.
Reply:The overhead pics are done differently.
The only way I can thing to narrow down say, your own street, is to zoom in and see if you remember what was in front of your house during that period.
I actually did this once for my parents' street It was within 2 weeks at the time, because their neighbor had just moved, and there were different cars in the driveway.
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