The German mark Falk, known for editing a GPS navigation software called “Marco Polo”, has launched the French version of its online mapping site exploitable free on the fixed Internet and mobile. Concurrence therefore the Mappy, Via Michelin or other Geoportail, Windows Live Maps or Google Maps service, to create routes or simply consult a digital map, “Go Falk” being a partner of Navel. Several views are available via different scales but the partner, Geo Content, which provides maps satellite service does not yet seem to operate in the vast majority of French cities. We must therefore rely on maps.A planner is available routes taking into account the cost of fuel or toll roads while the service has nearly 225 000 points of interest hotels. The German account effect on affiliation to return his service, in addition to traditional banners. To differentiate itself from other similar services, Falk chose from the outset to propose options to manage maps on his blog or to view them from his mobile (PDA, Blackberry or iPhone). “Go Falk” still suffers from a lack of size, namely the absence of POIs displayed on maps requested. There will be no subway stations or restaurants while viewing the major monuments and buildings are not referenced on the game.
Jul 01