The 'goal' is to have a Netbook (or Notebook) in a vehicle, running Google Earth with a GPS Satellite connection and at the same time, downloading real time Google Earth Satellite images from Internet.
So, as the vehicle is moving the GPS 'position' icon moves along on a Google map and new maps are downloading from the Internet at the same time.
Why do this? Because 'we' can. It's free and works like GPS mapping software but does 'a lot' more!
With a few clicks or voice commands, now can access Routing Directions, Google Earth Satellite images, Google Street maps, Google Street views, Google's excellent POIs and Internet web searches.
A few months ago the above wasn't possible, yesterday this was done with a GPS antenna and an Air Card. (and a lot of settings tweeking)
Today, a Tethered DROID does both. The DROID is connected to the GPS satellites and Internet at the same time with one USB connection.
(and no setting tweeking, it's plug and play)
I used googe Nav on the phone the other day, i haven't used it on the laptop yet.
I also have my Droid tethered to the PC ( as of Friday night ), it took a few days for me to find the correct driver for the phone, it wasn't on motorola's website until friday
Options, always have options, and the journey goes much smoother ....
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The 'goal' is to have a Netbook (or Notebook) in a vehicle, running Google Earth with a GPS Satellite connection and at the same time, downloading real time Google Earth Satellite images from Internet.
So, as the vehicle is moving the GPS 'position' icon moves along on a Google map and new maps are downloading from the Internet at the same time.
Why do this? Because 'we' can. It's free and works like GPS mapping software but does 'a lot' more!
With a few clicks or voice commands, now can access Routing Directions, Google Earth Satellite images, Google Street maps, Google Street views, Google's excellent POIs and Internet web searches.
A few months ago the above wasn't possible, yesterday this was done with a GPS antenna and an Air Card. (and a lot of settings tweeking)
Today, a Tethered DROID does both. The DROID is connected to the GPS satellites and Internet at the same time with one USB connection.
(and no setting tweeking, it's plug and play)
From Google Earth Help: Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. The information in Google Earth is collected over time and is not in 'real time'. For example, it's not possible to see live changes in images.
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