It looks like the same thing the TV weatherman has been using for a while, only he has more control over how fast it pans and zooms in. That's probably the $400 version. Russ Hoyt Hoyt's TV Exeter, NH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Damon" <damoneb@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:07 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Google Earth > Haw! Maybe the $20 will let Google buy some time on the satellite that > NASA > owns and Russ will get higher Detail....in 2008. > Remember, this is NEW stuff for us guys... > > Damon B > Telrad Electronics > Fort Wayne IN > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:55 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Google Earth > > >> Russ; >> Some areas may not have too much detail at this time. >> You have to become "news worthy" to get attention. >> Should have held on to the $20, till they get it peaked. >> Maybe that $20 will have the Satellite slow down a little at 55 Park >> St...and take a couple of extra snapshots. >> Sooooo. if you happen to be outside, waving at the Satellite in the next > few >> days, wear suit and tie, and make sure your hair is combed. >> >> And for Pete's sake....put on some shoes.;-) >> >> -Ed- >> Tel-Tek Electronics >> Ontario-Canada >> >> teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Hoyt's TV" <hoytstv@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:05 AM >> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Google Earth >> >> >> > I looked at Google Earth last week and it seemed pretty neat so I paid > my >> > $20 expecting to get better resolution when zooming in. >> > Ha! It's just a big blob of green. I can actually see my house on >> > Terraserver for free, but it's in B&W. >> > >> > >> > http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?t=1&s=10&Lon=-70.95807714&Lat=42.98427 >> > 241&Alon=-70.95807714&Alat=42.98427241&w=1&opt=0&addr=55+Park+St%2c+Exeter%2 >> c+NH+03833&qs=55+park+street%7cexeter%7cnh%7c >> > >> > >> > Russ Hoyt >> > Hoyt's TV >> > Exeter, NH >> > >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Ed Gaidies" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:57 AM >> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Google Earth >> > >> > >> > > For sure. >> > > Pretty neat...will never have to leave home, again. >> > > Now...if they can get it to a closer detail for zoom, but what can >> > > you expect....from 100's of miles in space. >> > > I don't know if I like the co-ordinates being shown on screen. >> > > Terrorist are just gonna love that one. >> > > >> > > -Ed- >> > > Tel-Tek Electronics >> > > Ontario-Canada >> > > teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> > > >> > > teltek@xxxxxxxxx >> > > >> > > "Learn from past mistakes.Or you are bound to repeat them" >> > > >> > > On Sep 12, 2005, at 10:03 AM, Wayne Vanaman wrote: >> > > >> > >> You will need a high speed connection to reasonable use Google >> > >> Earth. >> > >> >> > >> Wayne Vanaman >> > >> Omega Electronics >> > >> 6904 W Fairfield Dr >> > >> Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310 >> > >> >> > >> Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> > >> WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com >> > >> >> > >> 850-456-5995 voice >> > >> 850-458-6369 fax >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> LeRoy Westlund wrote: >> > >> >> > >>> What about Win2000 pro ? >> > >>> That's the one I have,...not 98. >> > >>> Might want to make a note of that, and stick it on you monitor. >> > >>> ;-) >> > >>> >> > >>> LLW >> > >>> >> > >>> LeRoy Westlund >> > >>> Westlund TV & Electronics >> > >>> 97 North Main " I forgot,..to > remember,.. >> > >>> Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 to forget " >> > >>> Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 >> > >>> mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx >> > >>> >> > >>> -----Original Message----- >> > >>> From: Tel-Tek Electronics <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > >>> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > >>> Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:52 AM >> > >>> Subject: [TechAssist] Google Earth >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>>> Hey Guys; >> > >>>> >> > >>>> Google is really improving the Mapping program. >> > >>>> Need a reasonably new computer for this. >> > >>>> So LeRoy...Win 98 won't work. Even with the new modem.;-) >> > >>>> >> > >>>> Here's the website. 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