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How to convert Garmin GPS maps for OS X use
Authored by: jrowson on Jan 07, '08 06:39:57PM

There have been some questions about other GPS units with more Mac-friendly software. I've been using a TomTom One for about 6 months now, and while it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, it's solid, reliable, small enough to be easily portable, and HAS A DECENT MAC VERSION OF IT'S SOFTWARE. Granted, like the Garmin, and I imagine most other GPS makers, the Mac version isn't up to the Windows version in terms of version number and such, but it works! I don't know of ANY GPS maker that has full featured Mac software, but there are websites out there that may be able to answer this, like http://www.gpsreview.net



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How to convert Garmin GPS maps for OS X use
Authored by: teacy123 on Jan 21, '08 06:26:04AM

As a TomTom owner myself I am somewhat disappointed with the Mac version of their software. They have released a software update for their devices which includes a new feature called "MapShare" which you cannot use with the Mac software. They also have a service which gives you a free map upgrade if your device shipped with an outdated version or close to another upgrade becoming available. Mac users are excluded from that. Also from promotional offers which only work through the Windows version of the software. I think TomTom and Garmin users with Macs are equally hosed and are well advised to resort to VMWare and the Windows version. TomTom support has also made it very clear that they are not comitting to upgrades of the Mac version of TomTom HOME.



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