GPS for Mac?

Chil
Chil Posts: 4
edited July 2007 in MTB buying advice
I really like the idea of having a GPS unit suitable for biking and running. I would like to be able to plan routes on my computer and download them to the unit. I would like a map representation of the route on the unit but not if it bumps the cost up a lot.

My main worry is the compatibility with Macs (Intel) of the unit and mapping software. Garmin seem to be addressing this problem. Does anyone have any tips please?[:D]

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  • skukza
    skukza Posts: 105
    buy a pc?
  • Chil
    Chil Posts: 4
    Yep, thanks for the constructive feedback.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    hi there, at least you have chosen a fine computer with a brilliant OS, i believe the Garmin software is compatible as I was looking at it myself as i also have an intel Mac.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/8739346@N05/535766776/
  • Chil
    Chil Posts: 4
    Thanks, and nice bike[:)]
  • solaris76
    solaris76 Posts: 12
    Get yourself either:

    Bootcamp (http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/) or Parallels (http://www.parallels.com) for Mac OSX

    This will allow you to run Windows (aswell as mac) on your intel mac. You'll need a copy of windows mind, either XP SP2 or Vista

    Parallels runs in a window on top of you mac os, where as bootcamp requires a restart where you can choose which os (mac or windows) you want to load.

    Performance in bootcamp is no different to a quality PC so you get the best of both worlds.

    I have run both on my Macbook pro and use memory-map with my xda orbit phone.
    Works a treat.
    Good luck...

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