Going Virtually Global.... 3D

Since Google Earth came to being, it has grown to include things such as panoramic photos, Wikipedia factoid pop-ups, virtual travel itineraries, 3D renderings and all kinds of other geographic Easter eggs. But how do you find all of these things? If you are already a gamer, then you have no problem swooshing around Google Earth with your mouse and keyboard to find all of the hidden treasures that abound. For those that find themselves a bit more technologically challenged in this arena, there is a nifty new little gadget out there called the SpaceNavigator to assist you. The SpaceNavigator is not a mouse or a joystick. Want to go a little further? Download the plugin for SpaceNavigator that allows you see real time flight traffic for many airports. It even has hourly photos of planes that are in the air (with a U.S. arrival or departure). Downside.... it's just a viewer - you can't edit anything - and it isn't yet compatible with Macs. But for all of you PC users out there, it sounds like a fun new toy to play with for only $60.