Now that Google Maps is capable of displaying detailed satellite images of the globe, I questioned the value of Keyhole and the price some of us paid to use it. Especially since Google Maps has a much better coverage area.
Google Maps vs Keyhole
Posted by on Thursday, April 14, 2005 in
Reply from Google:
Hello Stephen,
Thank you for your inquiry. We do realize, for a short time, some of the imagery on Maps is actually more current than the imagery in Keyhole. We are working double-time to complete a new, better, more current Keyhole 3D database that will be available to all Keyhole customers by the end of April.
While we have merged a few of the Keyhole capabilities to enhance Google Maps, we still have many features only available to Keyhole customers:
- Higher-level of interactivity with the ability to tilt and rotate
- Ability to zoom fluidly to a location
- Higher resolution data (Google Maps resolution is restricted due to web browser limitations)
- 3D interactivity
- Overlay capabilities
- Measuring tools
- Sharing and saving "Placemarks"
- Additional enhancements coming soon that will make Keyhole even more useful.
I hope I have clarified the benefits of using the technology and features available to a subscriber of Keyhole.
Please continue to enjoy Keyhole, and let us know if we can assist you further.
Please continue to enjoy our program, and let us know if we can assist you further.
Thank you for using Keyhole,
Keyhole Support Team