Amazing detail in high resolution satellite images
Combines location-based data with bitmap images
Easy to use
Established user community and forums from legacy Keyhole product
The bad:
Addictive
Bandwidth intensive
Old PCs might not meet recommended system requirements
Only available for Windows
US-centric
The bottomline:
View any location in the world with this spectacular application that gives users a planet's worth of information at their fingertips. A broadband connection is a must and your system better be up to scratch. Be careful if you don't exceed your ISPs monthly download limit, though.
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