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Ray Seitz
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Initially Posted - 10/19/2005 : 20:49:25

I recently purchaced an Apple computer. I was trying to get my Magellan GPS software to work on the Apple and then realized that Magellan does not support Mac's at all. I then checked the Garmin website and discovered diddo there.

Do any of you Mac users also use GPS and if so what kind and how?

In the Garage-Near Lake Erie, Marblehead, OH
C250 WB Sea Major #628

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alligood
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Response Posted - 10/20/2005 : 17:35:08

This is one idea: You can buy Virtual PC, then run almost any PC application. There are actually other simulator programs out there that will allow you to run non-Mac applications, but this is one I am familiar with.

What Mac did you get? Hopefully a new iMac or Powerbook.

Good luck.

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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 10/21/2005 : 07:11:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">What Mac did you get? Hopefully a new iMac or Powerbook<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Ibook G4. The software limitations with Apple are the only negative things we have found so far.

I still have the IBM compatible machines so I can still run my Blue Nav, Streets & Trips programs. Magellan will only let you put one chart area on a SD card at a time. Therefore, if you are leaving the chart area you have saved you have to access a computer & CD and replace that area with the new area. The only other possibility which, I will have to check with Magellan, is to buy additional SD memory cards from them with unlock codes pre-installed.

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Turk
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Response Posted - 10/23/2005 : 15:07:56

In the last issue of Lats and Atts (Nov.) there is an article on macs and navagational maps. The software company is located at: www.macenc.com. Under a $100. There is a section on compatability and it talks about what GPS's to use and to call them with your questions. This might be a good source for you seeing as they seem to be the one and only source for navagation on the Mac.

Here is their number also: (971) 248-3065 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday PST.

Turk

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 10/23/2005 : 21:18:48

FINALLY!!!!!

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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 10/24/2005 : 07:32:17

Thanks Tom I checked that software out and it looks pretty good. I also checked out the virtual PC out that Alligood mentioned which, also seems to be an option. Thanks to both for the info. Hey Oscar didn't know you were a mac user. We are quite impressed with Apple and how the new computer is interfacing with our home network and microsoft based computers/files.

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 10/24/2005 : 08:14:13

Been MAC since 1984......In fact have never had a PC as my personal computer. IIe, G3. G4, i-book and a few others I can't remember the name of....

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Response Posted - 10/24/2005 : 08:58:40

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ray Seitz
 Thanks Tom I checked that software out and it looks pretty good. I also checked out the virtual PC out that Alligood mentioned which, also seems to be an option. Thanks to both for the info. Hey Oscar didn't know you were a mac user. We are quite impressed with Apple and how the new computer is interfacing with our home network and microsoft based computers/files.
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Virtual PC is great for running software and terrible for talking to peripherals, port mapping is something that is very tricky. I was sucessful at getting the Garmin "points Of Interest" map I wanted onto my Garmin 76 GPS but it took several trys and made it so i did not want to "hook up" the GPS to my computer with any regularity. There is no one who is more Macaphillic than I. Those who know me well know I used to be a "player" in the biz. I would install an IBM Thinkpad on my boat and run the software and interfaces as they were intended. A dedicated navigational PC is not going to the dark side. I would probably still bring my 17" Powerbook to the boat for "computing".

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Turk
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Response Posted - 10/25/2005 : 01:27:39

I was a full fledged Apple dealer with large storefront from 1984 till 1994. We sold thousands of Macs back then (and 2 Lisas). Six county Apple education dealer also.

Those were the fun days of Apple. Lots of paid trips to far off places and wine and dine approach to keep dealers active. Boy has all that changed. We got out as all the business went to the department stores. At least I had the forsight to see the writing on the wall. We paid our bills and retired from the buisness. A lot of dealers stayed in and lost thier shirts.

Writing this on a 12" powerbook.

Turk

Sorry if a bit off topic.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 10/25/2005 : 07:25:54

Turk,
I was the product manager for Newer Technology. In 94 we were still a memory company, if you remained a follower of the business then you know we pretty much invented the processor upgrade by recognizing the G3 was going to be faster than the 604 replacement. Apple hated us and loved us. They pretty much killed us by tipping us off to the death of the floppy. We diversified to include USB floppy drives and died from the R&D costs.

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Turk
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Response Posted - 10/25/2005 : 21:07:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Turk,
I was the product manager for Newer Technology. In 94 we were still a memory company, if you remained a follower of the business then you know we pretty much invented the processor upgrade by recognizing the G3 was going to be faster than the 604 replacement. Apple hated us and loved us. They pretty much killed us by tipping us off to the death of the floppy. We diversified to include USB floppy drives and died from the R&D costs.
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I bought one of your upgrades for one of my powerbooks (first color one - PB 500 I believe) Your right, you guys were ahead of the curve. Your card failed some years later -wouldn't allow the battery to charge (remember that little bugaboo with the card?) I still have the computer gathering dust in the basement. Couldn't throw it away after investing $4800 + $850 for your card - and that was my cost! We probably met if you were out doing the many dealer shows for Apple, connecting point, Computerland, etc. Apples big shows for the dealers at Disny in Florida were grand!

Turk

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 10:59:26

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">A dedicated navigational PC is not going to the dark side.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Hmmm, maybe if I put it in a secret compartment with a lock....I can handle unexpected guests seeing underwear on the floor and embarassing ointments in the head, but a PC in the nav station....I'm straight up in bed bathing in sweat in the midlle of the night just dreaming about it....

Captain Oscar, USCG/OUPV ATP/737-757-767
C42 # 76 "Lady Kay" (Ex. C-30 #681, Ex. C250 WB #618 )
Georgetown MD/Fort Lauderdale FL

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