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Difference Between Google Earth and Google Earth Pro

Aug

10

2011

What are the differences between the two Google earth versions

In: Software Asked By: tom [7 Grey Star Level]
Answer #1

Google Earth vs. Google Earth Pro

We can see lots of maps, 3d buildings, satellite imagery, terrain and pictures of galaxies which are seen in the outer space and oceans with the help of Google earth. It helps you to go all over the world sitting at one place. You can also view the tourist spots, various geographical areas and information about the places. We can even share all this information with others.

Google earth pro has certain better features than Google earth which includes improved performance; there are polygons and paths which can be added as well. Additionally, we can import a spreadsheet; there is support from Google in technical matters.

Google earth downloading is considered free whereas for Google earth pro, we need to spend some money. It is not free. The expenditure is considered around $20. For the additional features such as movie making capability additional amount of $ 200 needs to be spent. $200 is the cost per module. Google earth pro is also known as Google earth plus. To get all these interesting features the expenditure is not considered much.

Google earth has a capacity of about 1000 pixels size image printing and saving whereas the pro has about 4800 pixels size image saving and printing capabilities. So the difference in earth and pro being about 3800 pixels size image saving and printing capacity.

On downloading pro there is a new additional feature of importing GPS data. This is not available with Google earth. This GPS is a real time tracking. This will affect the detectives. The Microsoft excel can be used very easily with the help of feature called spreadsheet in pro. This is not available in earth. Thus, about 2500 points can be garnered by the downloading a pro.

The advertisements which are seen in the Google earth can be cancelled in the pro download if not needed. Even there are other features in pro like there is support through phone, email and web, it can detect and measure areas, as well as GIS importing capacity by which data can be imported. In US there is an additional feature of pro, which is provided and it is called as GDT (this is the data which counts traffic). This helps in determining quickest way to a specific location and the route for it.

The advantage with the Google earth is you can go anywhere without leaving the couch. One can make use of this Google earth itself and spend hours and hours of time at home. Professionals who need to work at office can make use of this Google earth pro facility.

SUMMARY:
1.Earth has capacity of about 1000 pixels whereas pro has capacity of about 3800 pixels image saving and printing capacity.
2.Earth is free to download whereas pro costs according to the additional features needed.
3.Earth is best to be used at home whereas for official work, pro if preferred.
4.There is GPS and GDT available in pro whereas these features are not available in earth.
5.Movie making capability is seen in pro and is not present in earth.

Answers Answered By: tom [7 Grey Star Level]
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