Thread: Garmin & Mac can now play together on OS X

Garmin & Mac can now play together on OS X

Garmin Malsingmaps ? on a Mac....

Where to get it? Garmin website of course.

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Current Software
Garmin offers an entire suite of applications dedicated to your Mac:

MapInstall
Allows you to install maps on your Garmin GPS device
MapInstall and MapManager for the Mac software version 2.1.3 [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

RoadTrip
Plan and manage your road trips, whether they are trips around town or across the country, and send them to your Garmin GPS
RoadTrip for Mac software version 2.0.2
as of March 24, 2009

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
(52.72 MB)

Notes:
RoadTrip allows you to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes between your Mac and Garmin device and manage your data using your Garmin maps.
RoadTrip provides the ability to search for points of interest from the convenience of your Mac and then send the locations to your Garmin GPS.
The included utility MapManager copies maps and unlock codes into the right place to be accessible by RoadTrip and MapInstall. To migrate the maps from your Windows PC, download MapConverter onto your PC and follow the instructions.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and install MapConverter for Windows to convert your unlocked PC maps for use on your Mac.
System Requirements:
Intel-based or PowerPC G4 or later Mac
OS 10.4.11 or later
512 MB RAM
USB port

Recommended:
Intel-based Mac
OS 10.5 or later
1 GB RAM
USB port

POI Loader
POI Loader is free software for your Mac that helps you upload customized points of interest (POIs) to your compatible Garmin GPS — add the latest restaurants, safety camera locations, tourist destinations and more

POI Loader is free software for your computer that lets you upload customized points of interest (POIs) to your compatible Garmin device. With the help of POI Loader, you can update your compatible Garmin GPS with the latest restaurants, safety camera locations, tourist destinations and more.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]the latest version of our free POI Loader software.

How Does POI Loader Work?
Simply download and install POI Loader software on your computer and you're ready to find and load new POIs. You can find new POIs from both Garmin and third parties through our [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. Once you've downloaded the POI files (GPX or CSV format), use POI Loader to find the files on your computer and upload the data to your compatible Garmin GPS or third-party SD card.

Additional Features
Proximity Alerts
POI Loader allows you to configure proximity alerts — when you're within a certain distance of a POI or driving over a certain speed near a POI, your GPS will provide visual and audio alerts — perfect to warn you about upcoming school zones, red lights, and safety cameras. For more information about this feature, see the help file included with the free software [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].

Proximity Alert examples:




Garmin TourGuide®
Garmin TourGuide POIs allow you to use your compatible Garmin GPS* as your own personal electronic tour guide. When you pass by a TourGuide POI, an MP3 file automatically begins to play—perfect for bus tours, historical sites, real estate sales and more. You can find TourGuide POIs on our [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].

* Garmin TourGuide POIs are currently compatible with any mp3-compatible nuvi, all zumo models and the StreetPilot c550, 2730, 2820, 7200 and 7500.

Garmin Connect

Make the most of your Garmin device. You've logged the miles and now you want to see how you did. Garmin Connect makes it easy to analyze performance, monitor progress and share with others.

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