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Microsoft adding features to Live Search Maps
- A new display mode will let you compress the first few or last few directions. If you're tired of wasting paper by printing out the 5 step directions for getting out of your driveway, this feature could make your day (and prolong your printer's days).
- The two-box search bar at the top of the page will be transformed into a single search box with multiple tabs.
- There's a new option to select the best route to avoid current traffic.
- A new 1-click directions feature will let you search for a location and then get directions to that location from the North, South, East, or West.
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Manish Jain said 8:46AM on 10-05-2007
This would be Excellent in fact if it happens, Ultimately Advantage Users!! in this open competition.
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chris pallotta said 8:52AM on 10-05-2007
I did not know that GOOGLE has updates
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michael said 5:08PM on 10-05-2007
Live Maps is definitely getting better than Google Maps. I might switch after this one.
Live Maps is known for better quality viewing, but the UI was always been monstorous.
I'm glad they fixed this somewhat, and can't wait to try it.
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boogie said 11:00PM on 10-05-2007
Competition is a good thing
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michael said 4:45PM on 12-18-2007
Exactly, having Live Maps as an alternative to Google Maps is always great.