Gone are the days of the traditional atlas. For the consumer that either can’t, or just won’t buy a GPS online mapping services like Google Maps and MapQuest are ready to spit out some directions. Simply type in the starting point and the ending point, and a convenient map appears with step by step driving directions.
Why did Techsplosive.com choose to highlight Google Maps over MapQuest? One word – features. MapQuest is fine if the traveler is content to simply print their directions and go, but if they are in need of a little extra clarification or need to customize the route, the Google Maps is what the doctor ordered. Google Maps allows users a choice between the route with the shortest travel time, or the route with the least mileage. For custom routes, Google Maps lets the user drag and drop the route line on whatever road necessary, and then immediately adjusts the directions, travel time, and mileage to fit. The main feature that Google Maps has on Mapquest is the Street View. Cars with 360 degree cameras have driven around selected cities and areas, and the images have been assembled so that it appears just as if the traveler was driving down the middle of the street. Street View is extremely helpful if travelers are looking for a specific address or building. It allows the user to gain a frame of reference, before even laying eyes on the street.
While Google Maps don’t save as much time as a GPS would, they still save travelers a considerable amount considering the alternative. Google Maps also give users the ability to save maps, so that they do not have to waste time typing in their home address anytime they want to travel. The Street View feature can also save users a lot of hassle looking for a specific address or building by showing them the exact location that they want.
Because of their innovative features, super-usability, and the Street View Google Maps find themselves with a 10/10. Significant time savings and the ability to see the future (Street View) also give Google Maps a lifestyle integration score of 10/10 bringing the Google Maps Techsplosive score to:
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