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Google Earth 4 beta
This splendid mapping and sightseeing tool puts the whole world in your hands, then hands over the tools to let you build your own world.
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Google Earth 4 beta
If you want to fly around the world and tour the planet's peaks and valleys from the sky, Google Earth 4 beta is the next best thing to chartering a flight. This free application allows you to zoom from space down to the ground and zip around earthbound locations, as well. With beta version 4, Google not only makes it easier to get around the globe, it also throws in the ability to populate your locations with 3D designs created in Google SketchUp. Read our First Take for more details.
