Here is the official Mapicurious, "I need a GPS this Holiday Season", gift guide.
Hopefully these will help you create maps.
I've already got a digital camera, and I want to remember where I took the picture.
SONY GPS-CS1KA GPS Logger
Works with most newer digital cameras, not just Sony products. You turn on this device, wait for the unit to pick up GPS signals, and then start shooting pictures. This $149 device uses USB to download the GPS tracklog to your computer, and synchronizes your camera's pictures based on time the picture was taken with the GPS information from the device.
The device comes with software from Sony that merges the GPS data, but after that you can use your favorite photo editing software to manage pictures. When you upload these pictures to Flickr or Picasa, the GPS data is read and used to plot the photos on a map.
Happy Holidays,
Maps
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
A friend told me about her map. How do I find it?
If you don’t have a link to the map from your friend, you can use the “Search for Maps” function in the Mapicurious Navigation box. You can search their name or e-mail as a “Map Manager” or search for another term if you know some specifics about the map like the “Anchor City”, “Title” or “Description”.
Are you an owner of a listed business?
Congratulations on getting noticed! We offer some interesting options to get even more exposure such as the ability to place “rich media balloons” so a personalized message goes to visitors that happen upon your Mapicurious listing. Please contact us if you are interested in enhancing your brand.
How do I add a data point?
Adding data points is easy. If you have already registered as a Map Manager and entered the basic description for your map, you will see a “Data Point Editor”. Click on the “Create New Location” link and it will take you to a form. You will need to get the Latitude and Longitude for a particular address (geocode.com is a good place to go) and enter the rest of the information. If you don’t provide the coordinates, our scrubbers will fill it in, but it may take some time. After entering a data point, zoom in using the satellite or hybrid views to verify it’s mapped right.
How many data points can I add to a single map?
You can have up to 25 data points on a single map. Why 25? It’s a nice sounding number, plus you don’t want to make your map too cramped. If you have more data points, create another map, since it’s free!
How many maps can I manage?
As many as you want! Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of storage space so create as many maps as your imagination desires.
What does being a Map Manager mean?
A Map Manager means you’re willing to share your geocentric experiences with the rest of the world.
If you don’t have a link to the map from your friend, you can use the “Search for Maps” function in the Mapicurious Navigation box. You can search their name or e-mail as a “Map Manager” or search for another term if you know some specifics about the map like the “Anchor City”, “Title” or “Description”.
Are you an owner of a listed business?
Congratulations on getting noticed! We offer some interesting options to get even more exposure such as the ability to place “rich media balloons” so a personalized message goes to visitors that happen upon your Mapicurious listing. Please contact us if you are interested in enhancing your brand.
How do I add a data point?
Adding data points is easy. If you have already registered as a Map Manager and entered the basic description for your map, you will see a “Data Point Editor”. Click on the “Create New Location” link and it will take you to a form. You will need to get the Latitude and Longitude for a particular address (geocode.com is a good place to go) and enter the rest of the information. If you don’t provide the coordinates, our scrubbers will fill it in, but it may take some time. After entering a data point, zoom in using the satellite or hybrid views to verify it’s mapped right.
How many data points can I add to a single map?
You can have up to 25 data points on a single map. Why 25? It’s a nice sounding number, plus you don’t want to make your map too cramped. If you have more data points, create another map, since it’s free!
How many maps can I manage?
As many as you want! Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of storage space so create as many maps as your imagination desires.
What does being a Map Manager mean?
A Map Manager means you’re willing to share your geocentric experiences with the rest of the world.
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