WebProNews

Techpoint takes a look at Google Maps driving directions and how they compare with MapQuest, and finds out that MapQuest still does a better job at getting you to your destination.

See, for all its awful 1990s technology, MapQuest still knows more about directions, just from experience, and all of the AJAX in the world can't make up for that.

A lot of the difference seems to come from the fact that MapQuest knows the speed limit everywhere in the country, and will send you a little out of the way if it'll get you there faster due to a 70 MPH speed limit. Google Maps may be slicker, but as hard as it may be to admit this, MapQuest may still be smarter. Can't AOL find a way to make MapQuest exciting enough that it doesn't lose its lead to prettier but less effective competitors?

No, they probably can't. After all, they are AOL.

(via Digg)

Tag:

Add to Del.icio.us | Digg | Yahoo! My Web | Furl

Nathan Weinberg writes the popular InsideGoogle blog, offering the latest news and insights about Google and search engines.

Visit the InsideGoogle blog.