TechKnowBabble

Google Maps pulls information from various sources to now allow "Virtual" Real Estate property searches. Google Earth in connection with Google Maps now allows you to visit and view nearly ANY property for sale in the Country.

With these types of maps and tools available, you may never have to go visit some places in the world ever again. For example, traveling to an area that is unappealing, crowded, no parking, bad road conditions, the list could go on forever. Next, there will be the Virtual GPS with the ability to go right into homes for sale. Once Google figures out how they can link to a specific property address, and it's virtual tour (they probably already have), imagine what that would do to/for the Real Estate Industry.

Trackstick II Personal GPS Tracker Tracksticks are tiny GPS location recorders capable of continuously logging their own location histories for extended periods of time. The Trackstick records its own location, time, date, speed, heading and altitude at preset intervals. Traveled routes can be viewed directly in Google Earth TM . Includes GPX photo stamping feature for adding your favorite photos to your own maps.,

With over 1Mb of memory, it can store months of travel information. The Trackstick is the perfect tool for individuals looking for a way to track anything that moves. Use it for recording the exact routes you take when hiking, biking or vacationing. Record the location of everywhere you went, import pictures and other information into Google™ Earth to offer an entirely new perspective of your journey. Includes GPX photo stamping feature for adding your favorite photos to your own maps.

Route recorded with Trackstick II in Florida

How it works: The Trackstick II receives signals from twenty four satellites orbiting the earth. With this information, the Trackstick II can precisely calculate its own position anywhere on the planet to within fifteen meters.

Where it works: The Trackstick II will work anywhere on the planet Earth. Your exact location and the route traveled can be viewed and played back directly within Google™ Earth. Everything is included and there are no monthly fees.

Applications / Features

• Seamless integration into Google™ Earth
• GPS tracking / location history recording
• Weatherproof design
• Employee and vehicle monitoring
• Mileage recording and verification
• Public Safety
• Law Enforcement
• Homeland Security
• Jogging, Hiking and Biking
• Photo Tours
• Child / Family Safety

One story tells of a business man who had a Trackstick in his laptop case. The laptop was stolen from his vehicle that had been broken in to. Within 45 minutes, the police were able to track the gentleman's laptop to the home where it had been taken. Just one success story of how the Trackstick can be used to benefit you and consumers.

The Trackstick runs about $179.00 when ordered online. TechKnowBabble rates the Trackstick a 9 out of 10.

Save: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

TechKnowBabble Copyright 2008

The number one reason to incorporate Google Earth into your business is that it's FREE, and who isn't trying to save money in todays market and economy. You can download Google Earth and begin using it immediately.

If you already have Google Earth, you may want to explore some of the features and valuable benefits that are available to you. I wanted to share just a few tips that may entice you to take a serious look at why more and more people are discovering and using Google Earth.

Did you know that you can now create tours? That includes vacations, open houses, caravans, and they are available in virtual mode, can be emailed, and even added to your GPS? Google Earth is so much more than just a mapping program. You've got the whole world in your hands. Go in and look at all the layers and overlays you can add to your maps and screen shots. Find schools, parks, shopping, transportation, dining, lodging etc., and then email to your clients who may be moving into that area. It just keeps getting better...

Here's some sample screen shots I put together using Real Estate Shows. Google Earth Slide Show.

The Navigational tool on Google Earth is Fantastic. You can zoom, turn, pitch, roll, angle, go vertical and horizontal, and even cruise across America's plains in slow, medium, or fast speed! By using the navigational tools in Google Earth, you can now capture some awesome views, angles, and screen shots for your presentations. There's even 3D and now 4D.

Using the Search tools, you can get directions, do Fly-overs, Find businesses and more. You can create custom views, add place-marks, create text and personalize your searches. You can even show time zones, navigation, and save your searches for future use.

To see some youtube videos of what you can do with Google Earth and Youtube.com, check out this link. Details>>>

BTW - For $20.00, you can upgrade to Google Earth Plus, and add GPS device support, get faster performance, add the ability to import spreadsheets, and get even higher resolution printing. Some really great stuff for only twenty bucks.

Here's some more links you might want to check out: Explore Popular Places , Featured Content, Google Earth Community , View 3D Buildings , Product comparison , Build 3D Models , Maps on your phone. I think you'll agree after seeing these, this is a fabulous tool that can be used in your Business. I'm sure many are already!

Google Earth is a powerful and useful application that you should add to your list of technology tools for your business and success. This is not a new application, but it has been upgraded to 4.1 and has more features, tools, and options than I can fit into a single post. There are so many things to explore, I hope you'll take the time to test drive, evaluate and utilize the FREE new and improved Google Earth. The "Ball" is now in your court...

Have you seen "Where in the world is Matt?" just another idea of what you can do with Google Earth! The possibilities are endless... :-) TechKnowBabble is rating Google Earth 10 out of 10.

Save: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Techknowbabble Copyright 2007