Microsoft Corp's beta version of Windows Live™ Local is an online local search and mapping service that combines unique bird’s-eye imagery with advanced driving directions, Yellow Pages and other local search tools. Powered by Virtual Earth™ mapping and location platform, these features give users useful new ways to map and find directions to various locations and better visualize their surroundings from multiple aerial vantage points.
Windows Live Local beta provides satellite and bird's-eye views and traffic data, finds local businesses, lets you add pushpins to a scratch pad and share it with other users, and offers e-mail support. It also integrates with other Windows Live products and Outlook and is easy to print and e-mail. The Ajax backbone works in any browser.
Cnet says:
Overall, we found Windows Live Local beta to be among the best of the available dynamic, online mapping tools. However, we wish that it allowed us to find directions between more than two points. Still, if you're a frequent user of Microsoft products--particularly the Web-based Windows Live lineup--then this easy-to-use mapping service is a natural fit.
Check out this great Cnet review
Comment Preview