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MSN Launches Virtual Earth
MSN Launches Virtual Earth
John Gallardo [MSFT]
25 Jul 2005 1:19 PM
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http://virtualearth.msn.com
Things I like so far:
Dynamic searches as you move around the map. For example, I can search for "Starbucks", and as I move around the map it dynamically scopes the query to the area which is visible.
Hybrid street name/aerial view.
Ability to have multiple searches at any time
What I don't like:
I made the mistake of installing the "locate me" helper application. Apparently this guy only works with Wireless connections, and since I am on my wired connection here in my office, it doesn't work properly. I can't seem to figure out how to disable it though and just do a regular IP lookup. I think the app should be smart enough to realize though that a wireless connection is not available and fall back to IP lookup on its own. (Update: As Mattew pointed out in the comment, it seems that my experience has been less than optimal here in that both the Locator tool and IP-based lookup are failing... in fact it does do exactly what I want to do).
The mouse scroll for zooming in and out is awesome, but I think it could be a bit smoother.
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