Goodbye mapquest, hello Google Maps!
Feb 8, 2005 | 8:17 pm
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Goodbye mapquest, hello Google Maps!
You gotta check out Google Maps!
A *phenomenal* interface!!!!!
Decent sized maps that allow you to get your bearings easily!
You can pan and zoom maps in real time!
Click on the map and drag it where you want it!
Zoom out, then double click on a city to centre in on it!
So long Mapquest and your postcard sized maps!
Arthur
A *phenomenal* interface!!!!!
Decent sized maps that allow you to get your bearings easily!
You can pan and zoom maps in real time!
Click on the map and drag it where you want it!
Zoom out, then double click on a city to centre in on it!
So long Mapquest and your postcard sized maps!
Arthur
Feb 8, 2005 | 8:25 pm
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I just test drove Google's route-planning feature was unimpressed. I put in several of my frequent long-distance routes and got some crazy routings that led me through some small towns instead of staying on interstates....
however, it's in beta testing, so it might be improved, and their interface is quite pleasing.
however, it's in beta testing, so it might be improved, and their interface is quite pleasing.
Feb 8, 2005 | 8:36 pm
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Probably it is finding the shortest possible route, instead of the preferred hwy routes. Being that it is in beta form, I'm sure they are working on it, IPO money is hard at work! 
Feb 9, 2005 | 3:01 am
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Originally Posted by stut
Ah, shame it's US only 
The interface does seem rather similar to Mappy, but (albeit not to such a fine scale).
The interface does seem rather similar to Mappy, but (albeit not to such a fine scale).
Edited to add: And the do North America too now!
Feb 9, 2005 | 11:46 am
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Obscure2k - I'm confused by your statement..
If you mean that Google Maps is not available for the MAC computer platform, that is incorrect. According to Google Maps help file: "It should work for all Internet Explorer browsers 5.5 and later. You can also use Google Maps on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer with the Mozilla browser."
If you mean that it doesn't map the airport MAC (which is Macon, Georgia), it does. Just click here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=macon%...384%2C0.174810
If you mean that Google Maps is not available for the MAC computer platform, that is incorrect. According to Google Maps help file: "It should work for all Internet Explorer browsers 5.5 and later. You can also use Google Maps on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer with the Mozilla browser."
If you mean that it doesn't map the airport MAC (which is Macon, Georgia), it does. Just click here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=macon%...384%2C0.174810
Feb 9, 2005 | 9:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Arthurrs
Goodbye mapquest
Ever since Mapquest crippled their product by removing map sizing option and messing up the display of directions I've been ticked off. If Google can keep improving their mapping product I'll be hooked long term.
Feb 9, 2005 | 10:50 pm
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this topic is already being discussed in the travel tech forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=398054
Feb 10, 2005 | 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by rkkwan
Doesn't work with IE for the Mac OSX either.
Feb 10, 2005 | 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by rkkwan
Doesn't work with IE for the Mac OSX either.