Sure, we got the pointless Training Center app (though, for limited units.not really a flagship app here.) and you also said, I quote. Oh, and if anyone from Garmin is listening.you announced Mac Support on January 10, 2006. Mapsource) then there's no point in using this program as you'll still need HD space for Windows, MapSource and all your Maps in the PC format for using with MapSource.īasically, stay away from this and don't waste your time. I mean, if all your want to do is load maps and not ever use any of the functions of your GPS and computer, I guess you'd like this program (kinda, though you'll be slamming your head on your table after the hours and hours to do it all.IF it doesn't crash on you) but if you really want to utilize your GPS and computer (ie. What's the point of that when everything that is so great about Garmin and managing maps/GPS/waypoints/routes/etc.

This isn't a OS X port of MapSource - all you can do it load maps. The POI loader is so-so but the PC version is way better.Īnd MapInstall (with MapConverter) is a total waste of time.īasically, after spending hours working with/converting your maps, you can load maps to your GPS via OS X. The web updater (not listed in this hint) craps out 90% of the time. I'm now running it via Parallels on an Intel Mac.Īnd, if you want advice, don't waste your time with any of the Garmin-based Mac releases at this point. Started using them pre-Intel on G3, G4 and G5 via VPC (pre-USB on the GPS) and Guest-PC (post-USB on the GPS). I've been using Garmin GPS units on the Mac for a long time now. My wife has a Nuvi 200W, which has all the north america maps, so that's not so important for her. I have a Quest, which only has 115K of memory, so I have to swap out map sets depending on where I am traveling. What does it mean to 'manage my GPS'-loading custom maps, etc?ĭepends on which Garmin you have. I'm a longtime Mac guy (but not nearly as knowledgable under the hood as most you) and I just got a Garmin for Christmas. This site is not responsible for what they say. The following comments are owned by whoever posted them.

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