Yahoo.com provides consumers with online
maps and driving directions. So does Expedia and Travelocity. Further,
MapQuest is the number one online mapping site with over 26 million
visitors a month and over 10 million maps and directions a day. MapQuest
offers one of the simplest user interfaces for finding driving
directions and area maps.
|
 |
|
 |
Now
MapQuest features instant map support from any website through the
MapQuest Toolbar. In addition to having Maps at your fingertips at
all times, you can also access MapQuest Driving Directions and the
Yellow Pages through an easy drop down menu.
|
Another online mapping service with
interesting features is MSN Maps and Directions, formerly known as
MapBlast. MSN Maps provides all the same functionality of other map
programs through a web based implementation of Microsoft MapPoint. MSN
Maps also has a few additional features such as links to:
|
Real Time traffic |
Weather |
Local Businesses |
City Guides |
Another feature found on MSN Maps and
Directions is the ability to isolate your intended route from all other
distracting traffic and symbols using the Line Draw feature. This method
results in a clearer depiction of an overall route complete with road
names and segment distances.
In our opinion, MSN
Maps are the best and most accurate maps, and the line draw capabilities
offers perhaps the best map to following when driving.
Recommendations
q
Use a mapping program with
an established and easy to use database of maps and directions that can
be
transferred to a handheld device or
Pocket PC
Links
MSN Maps and Directions –
http://mappoint.msn.com
- END -
