Google earth info
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 11:34
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Sam from Weipa Auto Electrics
I have been looking at paying to register google earth from personel use do the maps become viewable in out of the way areas ie
weipa like they are when you zoom in on city if you pay the registration?
Reply By: Member - MrBitchi (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 11:40
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 11:40
Not very good coverage over majority of Oz.
Usability depends on when the satelite last did a pass over a particular area. I have'nt registerd it and when I first used it my place was just a green blur, no detail at all. After a couple of months, suddenly it's as clear as....
They obviously upgraded some maps in my area.
Don't think paying your money is any gaurentee of detail (:-~
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Follow Up By: cabbageoz - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 17:26
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 17:26
Stan, send your email address and I will lend you my Google Earth Pro
password etc so you can see what it does.
Cabbageoz
cabbage@wideband.net.au
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Reply By: Sam from Weipa Auto Electrics - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 12:11
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 12:11
it would be good if it was what do you think paying for it gets you?
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Follow Up By: Member - David B (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 13:13
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 13:13
Hi Sam,
Got back from the Cape saturday arvo.
Yes it's true you have to pay for detail,(Thats what thay tell you).
Dave.
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Follow Up By: Sam from Weipa Auto Electrics - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 07:45
Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 07:45
Hey david b how are you mate did you have a good trip to
the tip? no more troubles on the way?
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Follow Up By: Member - David B (QLD) - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 20:25
Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 20:25
Sam,
The trip to
the tip great. The fishing at
Seisia off
the wharf was realy good. I enjoyed driving the Frenchmans track to
Chili Beach.
No dramas that hammer couldn't fix. Can't wait get up there again.
Dave.
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Reply By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 12:25
Reply By: Sam from Weipa Auto Electrics - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 14:03
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 14:03
still doesnt tell me alot? anyone have reg copy?
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Follow Up By: V8troopie - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 15:32
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 15:32
Well, it does tell you that the SAME primary source is used for all versions.
For an annual $20.-you get an extra 400 pixel printing definition and GPS data of the images, you decide if its worth that.
Myself, I'm happy with the free version.
You can also try the other free image program (NASA world wind), at some areas you get perfect images there where Google world just shows a blur ( Montebello islands) but I'm often getting a 'server not available' message with world wind once zoomed in for a closer look.
Klaus
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Reply By: Willb - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 16:17
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 16:17
Hi sam, you can download a trial of google earth pro, (like I did) I didnt find the maps any better.
Willb
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Reply By: Peter - Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 21:47
Thursday, Oct 20, 2005 at 21:47
I paid the $20 for Google, mainly because you can upload from your GPS . The resolution around the capital cities etc is exceptional but get out into the rural areas and they are still low resolution. I use the free version of Google at work and to be honest can't really pick the difference in resolutions. I can't see the value in paying unless you want the GPS capability
Peter
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Reply By: Steve - Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 21:28
Friday, Oct 21, 2005 at 21:28
Well $20 is hardly the biggest committment you'll ever make. I took the risk and must admit the co-ordinates are handy. $20 doesn't get any clearer though. Don't know what you get for $400, maybe much better clarity? Dunno. But $20 ---> $400 is a bit of a jump. I'd be a bit cranky if I couldn't check if the lawn needs mowing for that outlay.
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