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Softonic Rating:
Not good
License:
Evaluation
Added:
February 6, 2007
Updated:
April 17, 2008
Publisher:
Website
File size:
15.69 MB
Downloads:
77,270
Elena Santos

“Pro version of this impressive interactive atlas”

by Elena Santos

Google Earth Pro is the professional version of Google Earth. It's downloaded upon registration on its website and adds some extra features to the free version. Do these additional functions make a difference? Let's dig a bit deeper.

Making use of a vast satellite imagery database –actually the same as the free version, Google Earth Pro displays locations from all over the world, enabling you to zoom in from the image of the whole planet to the streets of any capital city. As a Pro version user, you're supposed to enjoy a faster performance, but we couldn't really notice any difference.

Another interesting feature included in the Pro version is the ability to record videos with your movements around the world, which you can use to illustrate trips or even give directions. You can choose different resolutions, but record only in WMV format.

Technical support assistance, Premium print and a GID data importer are other additional capabilities of this Pro version. However, taking into account that both versions share the same image database, which in the end is Google Earth's biggest value, you may as well use the free version.

Languages:

English

Notes:

Requires free registration to gain access to a seven day trial: Click here
Sunrise feature
Enhanced building views
Improved navigational controls

Limitations:

7 day Trial Period

Minimum requirements for Google Earth:

  • OS: Win2000/XP

Minimum requirements:

  • Processor: Pentium 3 500 MHz
  • Memory: 128 MB
  • Video: 16 MB
  • Space available: 400 MB
  • Internet connection: 128Kbits/seg
  • Resolution: 1024x768

Recommended requirements:

  • Processor: Pentium 4 2,4 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Video: 32 MB
  • Space available: 2 GB Internet connection: 768 Kbits/seg Resolution: 1280x1024 "32-bit true color"
Pros
  • Extra capabilities
  • Same satellite imagery
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Requires registration
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From the publisher of Google Earth

It’s a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore. Satellite images and local facts zoom into view. Tap into Google search to show local points of interest and facts. Zoom to a specific address to check out an apartment or hotel. View driving directions and even fly along your route.

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