Since there's a thread about Gmail, I thought this would be fun to do too. [Archive]

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Wei Wu Wei

Apr 6th, 2005, 09:03:53 AM

maps.google.com

It'll let you see any location in the US. Click on the option for "satellite" to get a bird's eye view of those locations. My girlfriend was at my computer for 45 minutes straight last night playing with this thing.

Give it a shot. It's pretty cool.

Shawn

Apr 6th, 2005, 10:28:09 AM

And don't forget Google IM: http://www.hello.com/

AmazonBabe

Apr 6th, 2005, 10:43:26 AM

Google has an IM????

Lilaena De'Ville

Apr 6th, 2005, 02:16:29 PM

I can see my house!!!!

ok well not really :)

Dasquian Belargic

Apr 8th, 2005, 03:07:35 AM

Aw. No love for the UK with the map thing.

Gav Mortis

Apr 8th, 2005, 07:14:51 AM

Originally posted by Dasquian Belargic
Aw. No love for the UK with the map thing.

Yes, but now we can finally plot with accuracy where to fire the Goldeneye. The fools have played right into our hands. You're all doomed! >D

Master Yoghurt

Apr 8th, 2005, 08:54:25 PM

If you think that is impressive, you should try out worldwind :)

http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/

Lion El' Jonson

Apr 9th, 2005, 06:09:22 PM

Google has an incredible number of things that nobody expects out of a search engine. Their expansion into a 'hub' has been remarkable.