I think it uses the exact same maps the upgrade is the support for GPS and higher resolution maps for printing. You also get email support. Let your email find you with BlackBerry® from Vodafone -----Original Message----- From: elson@xxxxxxxxxxx Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:21:19 To:List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students<photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: OT: Google Earth Plus Is anyone using Google Earth Plus in this list? It costs US$20 annually. Does it provide real time geographic images? Or are the images about four years old just like in the free version? Elson