One killer thing about Virtual Earth (SDK) is if you code for the 2D Arial / 2D Hybrid or even 3D!

This requires 0 lines of additional code - Just one click! (when the map console comes up just click on 3D and install the plugin).

Check it out - http://contosobicycleclub.mslivelabs.com/ --> select a ride on the left hand side --> click Bike CAM.

FUN!

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Now - remember you can download the source code from here or collaborate on the source code at Codeplex.