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AR15.COM
7/23/2006 6:33:59 PM EDT
Anyone have the $20/year option of Google Earth?

is it worth the annual fee?

I'm looking at interfacing with my Garmin and maybe benefit from the higher res pics (print)
7/23/2006 6:40:29 PM EDT
[#1]

Quoted:
Anyone have the $20/year option of Google Earth?

is it worth the annual fee?

I'm looking at interfacing with my Garmin and maybe benefit from the higher res pics (print)


Half the country doesn't even have a decent res. Mostly looks like total blur.  I'd say no buy!
7/23/2006 6:52:35 PM EDT
[#2]
I thinks it is.  [shrug]
7/23/2006 6:55:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Are the aerial photos more detailed?
7/23/2006 6:56:14 PM EDT
[#4]
I would pay more for better res, but i don't that is offered...
7/23/2006 6:59:32 PM EDT
[#5]
for clarification:

earth.google.com/earth_plus.html


In addition to the basic features, Google Earth Plus includes:

Faster performance - enhanced network access
GPS data import - read in tracks and waypoints from select GPS devices
Note 1: Verified support for Magellan and Garmin devices only
Note 2: Does not support export of tracks or waypoints to a GPS
Higher resolution printing (greater than screen resolution).
Customer support via email (not just web).
Annotation – adds draw/sketch tools for richer annotations (can be shared as KML).
Data importer – read address points from .csv files.
Note: While there are additional capabilities and features available in Google Earth Plus, the underlying imagery is the same for all versions of Google Earth.
7/23/2006 7:00:52 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
for clarification:

earth.google.com/earth_plus.html


In addition to the basic features, Google Earth Plus includes:

Faster performance - enhanced network access
GPS data import - read in tracks and waypoints from select GPS devices
Note 1: Verified support for Magellan and Garmin devices only
Note 2: Does not support export of tracks or waypoints to a GPS
Higher resolution printing (greater than screen resolution).
Customer support via email (not just web).
Annotation – adds draw/sketch tools for richer annotations (can be shared as KML).
Data importer – read address points from .csv files.
Note: While there are additional capabilities and features available in Google Earth Plus, the underlying imagery is the same for all versions of Google Earth.


In that case, heck no!