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Garmin Maps for the Mac are on the way...

 
Tue, 01/22/2008 - 2:01pm

Hi Fellow Mac users,

I've been told that Garmin will be releasing mapping software, that will be totally Mac compatible.


From Garmin's website:

Maps for Mac

We're pleased to announce that Garmin will be releasing some of our high volume mapping products in native Mac format, starting with City Navigator North America 2008 and City Navigator Europe 2008.

Bookmark this link and monitor it for developments concerning Garmin and the Mac OS.
http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/

At the Mac Expo, last week, the Garmin people were telling me that they would be releasing fully compatible mapping software, in either late March or early April. I would imagine it would cost the same as the current map software that runs on Windows, but we'll just have to wait and see...

Regards,

tailspin

Nüvi 670
Mac OS X (10.5.1 Leopard)

‹ No "Extras" in "Points of Interest" Garmin Communicator Plugin ›
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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 3:30am

Mac topo software

Did you hear anything about their topo maps being released for the Mac?

GC

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Nuvi 350, GPS Map 76CX
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 6:42am

Re: Mac Topo Software

GC0110 wrote:

Did you hear anything about their topo maps being released for the Mac?

GC

Hi GC0110,

I only inquired about the Mac compatible automotive mapping software and also suggested they develop template type (fill-in-the-blank) software, to aid in creating .csv & .gpx POI files.

Regards,

tailspin

Nüvi 670

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Sun, 01/27/2008 - 3:19am

What is the best mapping

What is the best mapping software for the mac? One that is compatible with the Garmin Nuvi 660?

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-Blain-
Sun, 01/27/2008 - 8:29am

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Garmin is working on some Mac solutions but they aren't ready for primetime quite yet.

Check out their new Mac page for all things Mac.

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

Sun, 01/27/2008 - 9:05am

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tailspin wrote:

... and also suggested they develop template type (fill-in-the-blank) software, to aid in creating .csv & .gpx POI files.

What did they say to that? (if anything!)

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Sun, 01/27/2008 - 10:32am

Re: Garmin said...

Hornbyp wrote:
tailspin wrote:

... and also suggested they develop template type (fill-in-the-blank) software, to aid in creating .csv & .gpx POI files.

What did they say to that? (if anything!)

Hi Phil,

After I plead my case for making the .csv & .gpx creation process, more user friendly, by creating a fill-in-the-blank type software, they said...Very interesting and they would "look in to it".

Regards,

tailspin

Nüvi 670
Mac OS X Leopard

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Tue, 02/12/2008 - 4:49pm

.csv & .gpx POI files

As a "newbie" to the gps, what's the meaning/differences with .csv & .gpx POI files?

Thanks,

Charlie

Tue, 02/12/2008 - 6:19pm

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Welcome to the site.

Check out the getting started and faqs sections linked at the top of each page and you will find tons of information.

Here is the page dealing with CSV and GPX.

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/6203

Wed, 02/13/2008 - 5:44pm

Mac Topo maps

GC0110Try: http://www.macgpspro.com/index.html

All topo. All Mac

shoppercharlie

Mon, 02/25/2008 - 12:28pm

New Mac Map

Just checked the website below & they have arrived.

New City Navigator North America NT for Mac

http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/citynavnt.jsp

or special order from here

http://www.provantage.com/garmin-010-11033-00~BGRMM028.htm

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Nüvi 200,750 & Mac OS X
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 12:33pm

Re: New Mac Map

Hi Dispatched,

I hvve only 2 things to say...

1. Thanks for the heads-up.

2. "HALLELUJAH"

REGARDS,

TAILSPIN

NÜVI 670
MAC USER

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 2:40pm

Ummm, not for preloaded Garmins ???

Dispatched wrote:

New City Navigator North America NT for Mac

http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/citynavnt.jsp

Ok anyone know what this means on that page...

"Note: You cannot use this product to update the maps on your preloaded Garmin device. To order updated map data for your preloaded Garmin device, visit the Map Updates page."

Ummm, is is possible to buy a Garmin withOUT maps preloaded onto it? I guess this can only be used on your completely empty Garmin, eh? neutral

PT

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Garmin nüvi 200 (my first GPS), 780, & 3700 Series. And a Mac user.
Mon, 02/25/2008 - 7:37pm

Re: Ummm, Not For Preloaded Garmins ???

Guttermouth wrote:
Dispatched wrote:

New City Navigator North America NT for Mac

http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/citynavnt.jsp

Ok anyone know what this means on that page...

"Note: You cannot use this product to update the maps on your preloaded Garmin device. To order updated map data for your preloaded Garmin device, visit the Map Updates page."

Ummm, is is possible to buy a Garmin withOUT maps preloaded onto it? I guess this can only be used on your completely empty Garmin, eh? neutral

PT

Hi Guttermouth,

I'm just guessing that Mapsource for the Mac, is to be used "on your computer" and then whatever you create (points of interest, waypoints, etc.) can then be uploaded, to your GPS.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670
Mac User

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Sat, 03/08/2008 - 12:14pm

we've heard this before. . .

we've heard this before. . . I think they were supposed to be released in 2005 as well. . .

*sigh* I'll believe it when I see it.

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Zumo 450, Mac user
Sat, 03/08/2008 - 2:24pm

Here is the link

weigle wrote:

we've heard this before. . . I think they were supposed to be released in 2005 as well. . .

*sigh* I'll believe it when I see it.

(Scroll down some to see it)

http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/citynavnt.jsp

Just got it, loaded the Map, unlocked it and downloaded "Beta" Bobcat from

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3885

and it worked...

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Nüvi 200,750 & Mac OS X
Sat, 03/08/2008 - 2:26pm

I have had good luck using

I have had good luck using google earth and then converting the kml to a csv. not the easiest, but it works for some things.