For all you Google Earth fans

Tatts · 2nd June 2007, 21:54

Dunno about you, but sometimes I can't think of anything interesting to look at.

http://www.gearthhacks.com/

On the left, look for "File Downloads". When you've selected a category, browse away. If you see something you fancy, click "Get File" and save the KMZ file. It's only a few kbs. Double click it, and enjoy!

Rich · 2nd June 2007, 22:25

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Dunno about you, but sometimes I can't think of anything interesting to look at.

Try this

http://maps.google.com/

(note the .com - its important)

Once there, do a map search (copy & paste) for: Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, USA

One you see the little man icon, click on "street view" and the map will gain a blue outline. Double click a street (any one in blue) and you'll be shown a photo (yes, a photo!) of the street.

Click the full screen link to maximse the photo, then use your arrow keys on the keyboard.

Prepare to be TRUELY amazed

Lates · 2nd June 2007, 22:33

Very impressive Rich, although it wont let you walk into the see

Simon · 2nd June 2007, 23:56

That, Rich is truely awesome!!!! :SHOCKED:

Ken · 3rd June 2007, 07:26

When they take the photo's for these panoramic views do they wait until the street is empty or do they take people and animals out by paintshop?

Alan · 3rd June 2007, 11:54

Where's the little man icon?...

O.K. got the heading and the little yellow man has turned up!

Tatts · 3rd June 2007, 12:04

Oops!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ngoogle201.xml

This could get rather embarrassing for some people!

Kandyman · 3rd June 2007, 12:36

Good point Tatts.

It all seems like harmless fun at the moment but wait till it's live in your town :SHOCKED:

BMC123 · 3rd June 2007, 12:43

There is a "top 15" here:

http://mashable.com/2007/05/31/top-1...iew-sightings/

:SHOCKED:

2nd June 2007, 21:54	#1
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	For all you Google Earth fans Dunno about you, but sometimes I can't think of anything interesting to look at. http://www.gearthhacks.com/ On the left, look for "File Downloads". When you've selected a category, browse away. If you see something you fancy, click "Get File" and save the KMZ file. It's only a few kbs. Double click it, and enjoy!

3rd June 2007, 11:54	#6
Alan Avid contributor Other Make Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Glasgow Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where's the little man icon?... O.K. got the heading and the little yellow man has turned up! Last edited by Alan; 3rd June 2007 at 11:59..

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BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is a "top 15" here: http://mashable.com/2007/05/31/top-1...iew-sightings/ :SHOCKED: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd June 2007, 22:33	#3
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Very impressive Rich, although it wont let you walk into the see

2nd June 2007, 23:56	#4
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	That, Rich is truely awesome!!!! :SHOCKED:

3rd June 2007, 07:26	#5
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	When they take the photo's for these panoramic views do they wait until the street is empty or do they take people and animals out by paintshop?

3rd June 2007, 12:04	#7
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Oops! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...ngoogle201.xml This could get rather embarrassing for some people!

3rd June 2007, 12:36	#8
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Good point Tatts. It all seems like harmless fun at the moment but wait till it's live in your town :SHOCKED: