Garmin Mac Software Suite

 

Garmin has posted a page that consolidates all their Mac software. No new software as far as I can tell but it is a good place for a bookmark.

http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

RoadTrip requires Windows ;)

I still get a kick out of RoadTrip (formally Bobcat). Sure, here is a nice Mac program for you. Requiements include needing a PC running Windows to convert the maps first.

PT

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Garmin nüvi 200 (my first GPS), 780, & 3700 Series. And a Mac user.

Yeah, Bobcat was incredibly

Yeah, Bobcat was incredibly stupid.

Thanks for the post.

RoadTrip ....formally Bobcat

I remember when I first loaded Bobcat I did the conversion on my old PC. I think my maps are 2006 or 2007 while they are old for 99% of what I do they serve my needs. The conversion was slow that's the bad news, the good news is it worked like a charm and it's a one time conversion. The only reason I had to do it was I was converting my maps that had already been registered as Windows version and I had moved to OS X.

Personally I had no problems with Bobcat however I only used it for looking up new POIs for myself and then loading to my Nuvi. I have used RoadTrip 2-3 times and like Bobcat it seems to work fine.

Personally I'm pretty happy with Garmin's commitment to the Mac.

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Nuvi 360, OS X Lion 10.7

me too

rkaufmann87 wrote:

Personally I'm pretty happy with Garmin's commitment to the Mac.

Now if Intuit would get their new Mac replacement for Quicken done...

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*Keith* MacBook Pro *wifi iPad(2012) w/BadElf GPS & iPhone6 + Navigon*

Intuit Grrrrr

Me Too,

Boy I'm with you there! I use Quicken 2007 thinking when I made the change from Quicken Deluxe 2006 for Windows that their OS X software would at least be equal...how naive I was! While it works it's nothing like the Windows version, it's clear this application was looked at like the unpopular stepchild when developed. That being said I'm anticipating the 2009 version, it looks like it's getting closer to release but this time I’m going to read reviews before I put down my hard earned cash. I requested to be a Beta Tester however I haven't heard back from them.

I hope they are waking up to how much market share Apple is gaining and put together decent OS X applications.

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Nuvi 360, OS X Lion 10.7

Mac Software

rkaufmann87 wrote:

Personally I'm pretty happy with Garmin's commitment to the Mac.

WebUpdater For Mac does not work with my NUVI 5000.

Mike

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iMac 20", 10.5.6, NUVI 5000

Webupdater and nüvi 5000

photosmike wrote:

WebUpdater For Mac does not work with my NUVI 5000.

Garmin lists it as Mac compatible. What are you finding that does not work?

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

WebUpdater & NUVI 5000

The webupdater shows that it is downloading the update and proceeds to the screen that directs me to re-start the NUVI 5000. When it re-starts, instead of processing the update, it does a normal restart with out doing the update.

When I repeat the update, the Webupdater again finds the update, downloads it and does not apply the update.

The Windows WebUpdater will update the unit properly.

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iMac 20", 10.5.6, NUVI 5000

There are several Mac WebUpdater apps

There are a few Mac Web Updater apps around: The one called

2.0.2.1Beta has good success. You can find it at:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32218

The 2.0.2 version that is offered on the Garmin download page seems to have more problems.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Just Bought My First Mac

This is great information.
Thanks!

welcome

To the 'dark side' of computing smile

Once you go Mac, you'll never go back.

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*Keith* MacBook Pro *wifi iPad(2012) w/BadElf GPS & iPhone6 + Navigon*

Re: There Are Several Mac WebUpdater Apps...

Hi Brent,

The Garmin Mac "POI Loader" is 2.0.2.1 Beta. The Garmin Mac "WebUpdater" is v2.0.2.

The buggy Mac POI Loader v2.0.1, "still" on the Garmin website, had a lot of problems, then Garmin came out with the v2.0.2.1 Beta and it corrected any problems, that were occurring in v2.0.1.

What I can't figure out, is why Garmin doesn't have the Mac POI Loader v2.0.2.1 Beta, available for download, on their website. As you stated in your post, you can find it at versiontracker:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32218

You can, however, still download the Mac WebUpdater v2.0.2, on the Garmin site.

The Mac POI Loader v2.0.2.1 Beta came out on 10/11/2007 and the Mac WebUpdater came out on 12/20/2006.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Sorry about that

Tailspin:
Thanks for the correction. I typed my answer too quickly.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Mac WebUpdater

Has anyone else had problems with the Mac WebUpdater?

I suspect the problems I have had are related to the NUVI 5000. I probably would not buy one again.

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iMac 20", 10.5.6, NUVI 5000

I have no problems

photosmike wrote:

Has anyone else had problems with the Mac WebUpdater?

I suspect the problems I have had are related to the NUVI 5000. I probably would not buy one again.

I think you are right about the 5000. Since Garmin has not updated the Updater for Mac I guess there is something different about it than the other nüvi products.

I would suggest contacting Garmin support if you haven't already done so and let them know there is a bug with the Mac WebUpdater and the 5000.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

WebUpdater Updated

photosmike wrote:

Has anyone else had problems with the Mac WebUpdater?

I suspect the problems I have had are related to the NUVI 5000. I probably would not buy one again.

It looks like your issue has been addressed with a revised Mac WebUpdater:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3699

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Re: Mac WebUpdater...

photosmike wrote:

Has anyone else had problems with the Mac WebUpdater?

I suspect the problems I have had are related to the NUVI 5000. I probably would not buy one again.

Hi photosmike,

According to versiontracker.com:
What's new in WebUpdater version 2.0.4:

Fixed an issue that caused software update to fail for nuvi 8xx and nuvi 5000.

Fixed an issue that caused downloads to fail over a slow connection.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Re: Mac WebUpdater...

photosmike wrote:

Has anyone else had problems with the Mac WebUpdater?

I suspect the problems I have had are related to the NUVI 5000. I probably would not buy one again.

Hi photosmike,

According to versiontracker.com:
What's new in WebUpdater version 2.0.4:

Fixed an issue that caused software update to fail for nuvi 8xx and nuvi 5000.

Fixed an issue that caused downloads to fail over a slow connection.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Garmin Mac Software Suite

Brentrn,
Thanks for the information regarding the Garmin page that consolidates all of their Mac software.
JeffSh

Good

Definitely good to see this link. Garmin's web site is not too user friendly as far as ease of navigation goes.

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TomTom built in and Garmin Nuvi 1490T. Eastern Iowa, formerly Southern California "You can check out any time you like...but you can never leave."