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Casper’s Life » Blog Archive » Garmin Support for OSX — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:45:16 +0000

[...] I wrote here Garmin promised that they would release OSX versions of their software that is MapSource and POI [...]

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:31:59 +0000

While we are waiting for OSX software from Garmin, I have started to document what you can do on OSX at http://hilton.org.uk/venture_cx_mac.phtml

By: Casper

Casper — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:48:44 +0000

I’ve done 25000 km with it now, and it’s still to come off. I’ve got a RAM mount for it. Yes it’s bigger than the TomTom rider, but I don’t find it that big, and it sits between the handlebars, where it’s easy to see, and isn’t in the way.

Also they where only talking about the TomTom rider when I got it, and at that point it was only the Streetpilot 26xx which had an option for 1GB memory cards (or 2GB) – and at the same time being water proof.

Until now, I’ve not had any issues with it, and I’ll look at Garmin again when the time comes where I need a new one – I would like to have one where I can add POI’s (speed cameras) without having to recalculate the maps. Yes I know that it’s possible with the TomTom things, but I’m not interested in investing in a new GPS right now.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:42:05 +0000

So again, why do you want such a big GPS for your bike, it would fall off. In comparison to the Garmin, is the TomTom rider bigger or the same size?

By: Casper

Casper — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:01:51 +0000

I stand corrected on the Software issue, but I still like Garmin more. Also they came out with a dedicated thing for Motorbikes - the Zumo, which is TomTom Rider kind of thing. For me it also look small, I've seen in a shop, and I'm not impressed with the size.

By: AD

AD — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:17:22 +0000

Sorry the rider is too small. I just think most people wouldnt want anything too bulky on their bikes with them. TomTom does have good software even if you are using your Garmin.

Cheers

By: Casper

Casper — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:34:08 +0000

Because I need it on my motorbike, and until they came out with the Rider, they did not have anything which was water proof. And after I’ve seen the rider… it’s too small, and there are not any routing software for it (provided by TomTom), and I really like the software from Garmin where you can sit at home planing your route, before you start out.

By: AD

AD — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:23:32 +0000

how come you never considered a TomTom? They are a great product and i really like the ONE that just came out earlier this fall. Sorry about your OSX support, i suggest looking into TomToms