Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Google extends its reach

I already got all excited about Google Earth, but frankly that was just a fun toy. Imagine that satellite technology now crossed with a fully functional direction-providing service. Too good to be true? Begin weeping for joy now. Google Maps has arrived (in beta format).

See my former morning commute when I was living in DC (although it's not 100% the route I would have chosen...). Try dragging the map around (no more click-re-centering!) and checking the zoom functions. Click map, satellite or hybrid. Unless other map websites incorporate this information, I don't think they will be able to compete.

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