The concept of Google Maps is a great idea- especially if you have a Melways that is way out of date! Having never used this application before, I found it amazing to think that my journey from Point A to B could be mapped out for me, with clear, simple instructions and travel times too.
I tried a few examples of travelling from my home to work, shopping centres and friends’ houses to see how Google Maps 'thought' I should get to each place. While results were quite pleasing, the shortest route there wasn't always suggested.
The Google Maps street view function was fascinating, providing a real 'close-up' view of many of Melbourne's suburban streets. This feature is really useful, especially if you are house hunting or wanted to see what a particular street or area looked like.
I searched for my own street, but it is not included at present, although the main street which shows the entry to my housing estate is.
Looking for the City King Street campus of the university was a little annoying, as Google Maps didn't like searching for the 225 King Street address... and instead, kept showing me the alley behind our building! I found our campus eventually by scrolling down Lonsdale Street, and 'virtually' turning left into King Street. I tried finding the Melton campus, and that was easy. I even recognised my car in the car park, meaning the photo would have been taken in the last 3 months of 2007 when I was working out there.
I also found photos of a couple of friends’ houses too.
Google Maps may be seen as a privacy issue by some, as their house and /or street is viewable, but I don't have any problems with this, as there is no difference in someone driving past your place to see where you live.
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