Google Earth Pro Is Now Free

I read recently that Google Earth Pro is now free. Here are some of the most obvious differences that I can see between the free and pro versions (taken from this link):

• Print images at 4800×3200; non-Pro is capped at 1000×1000.
• Automatically import a few thousand addresses at once to be pinned on a map
• Capture HD videos of what’s on screen.
• Measure distances/areas using lines, paths, polygons, circles, and more. Non-pro can only handle lines/paths.

Your average user probably doesn't use most of these advanced features or many of the free ones for that matter. I could, however, see an immediate use for printing the hi-res images and capturing the HD videos of your screen to create interesting fly-over or street level tour videos that can be used in instruction or in the creation of other instructional media or presentations. Below are some links with more information:

Google Lat/Long blog, with information on accessing the free download:

• http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2015/01/google-earth-pro-is-now-free.html

Keep Calm and Barry On! BL