MBP with Garmin?

[Dhelsdon]

I own a Garmin 60CX, What I am wondering is..
Is there software which would allow me to use my laptop with my Garmin, for better road navigation. Something similar to Microsoft Streets and Trips

 

[kryptonianjorel]

wait, so you want to use GPS on your laptop?

You need to buy a GPS receiver and GPS software

 

[Dhelsdon]

Your right, but.. I currently have a Garmin 60CX, a handheld.
What I want to know is.. Can I use my handheld, via USB to my Macbook for a better display while driving; Instead of buying a whole new setup.

 

[kryptonianjorel]

No, I'm sure you can't. Plus, there is no good mac GPS software in the first place

 

[old-wiz]

You can use the Garmin to output position to a computer. Unfortunately there is nothing for OSx that will do this.

However, if you have bootcamp, you could use Streets and Trips or the DeLorme software.

However, I think a 17" mbp would be way overkill for display in a car and would be very distracting for the driver.

There is anothe forum that might be helpful:
http://gpsinformation.org/forum/

 

[Dhelsdon]

Ah great, you've been very helpful. Thank you so much for your help

 

[Jasoco]

Garmin has its own software you guys.

Garmin RoadTrip:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4332

Garmin MapInstall and MapManager:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3825

Plus there is a Garmin plugin for web browsers to download and install stuff right to your Garmin from their own site and other sites that might provide stuff like waypoints to destinations.

 

[old-wiz]

Garmin has its own software you guys.

Plus there is a Garmin plugin for web browsers to download and install stuff right to your Garmin from their own site and other sites that might provide stuff like waypoints to destinations.

I use the Garmin plugin for web browsers and it works quite well. I use it to find places that are not in the garmin database and then have their locations downloaded to the gps.