Recently, Google suspended the ability to download the appropriate file to install their increasingly popular Google Earth map service. Google provided no reason for doing so, although some speculated that the demand for Google Earth was (and is) extremely high, and therefore Google couldn’t support all of the download requests.
However, it appears as if Google corrected whatever was caused them to suspend Google Earth downloads because the ability to do so is available again. Prospective users can now download the free version of Google Earth, as well as the option to purchase Google Earth Plus and Google Earth Pro.
Google Earth Plus gives users the ability to:
In order to “get” Google Earth Plus, download the free version and select “Upgrade to Plus” in the Help menu. The Google Earth Plus upgrade costs only $20 (USD).
With Google Earth Pro, users are granted a number of features not available on the other two Google Earth versions, including:
Because of all the advanced features available, Google Earth Pro costs $700. There is, however, a 7-day free trial for those who are interested but unsure about whether or not to purchase the pro version.
Google Earth Pro also has additional features that can be purchased individually and installed into the program. These features include:
If you have or plan on getting the pro version of Google Earth and are interested in purchasing these add-ons, you can do so by calling 866-755-2582.
Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for Murdok. Visit Murdok for the latest search news.
