The web is buzzing about Nokia’s Ovi Maps—and rightly so. The new 3-D interface the company has debuted, which allows you to take amazing 3-D fly-throughs of some of the world’s most beautiful cities, is a revelation. If you haven’t played with it yet, do so now by clicking here and wasting a significant part of your day.

I recommend starting with New York because the skyscrapers best optimize the 3-D effect. (You’re going to need to download a little Ovi plug-in, but it only takes a couple of seconds. Just do it. Trust me. Also, make sure you notice the “Pick a City” button in the lower left-hand corner; it’s not immediately apparent.)

For those less adventurous, this is what you can see of New York:

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