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Compare Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth
An enterprising coder has put together a page that allows you to compare the results from Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth for any given address side-by-side. It's fun to see who's imagery is more up-to-date, or which is of a higher quality. The site is understandably slow at the moment, so you may want to try during off-peak hours. Post your thoughts in the comments here; overall, which service has the best product and why?
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Subscribe to commentsAdoraJul 29th 2005 12:33AM
Due to the way they have the roads labeled and colored, Google's map is a million billion times easier to read. Zooming down to my house, Google's clarity wins again. Microsoft's trying something Interesting with the whole wi-fi triangulation thing, but Gmap will continue to grow way more popular since anyone can embed it in any application of their choosing (which has nothing to do with the comparison website...that bit of commentary comes free of charge).
Google: 1
Microsoft: 0
But stay tuned.
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Tim O.Jul 29th 2005 2:39PM
If it is at all possible, I refuse to use anything micro$oft. Google maps all the way!
JackJul 31st 2005 8:37AM
Near my neighborhood, Microsoft shows the state road # along with its name (SR 141, Peachtree Parkway). Google doesn't give the road number. For that reason, I give Microsoft the edge here.
Wayne R.Aug 2nd 2005 4:27PM
They're both using the same Navteq road data, so don't look for substantial differences there.
SrinivasAug 4th 2005 2:55AM
Google has something called "Hybrid" which shows u both satellite and road/highways names and numbers.
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