I want to buy a gps unit, but obviously need one that can interface with a mac. Done some searching, but no one ever had any real answers. Need it for car navigation and also for geocaching. Any ideas on what I can get that will work?
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Need mac compatible gps unit
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I have the same problem. So what I did was buy a cheap PC (I know) and buy Microsoft streets and trips with the USB gps receiver and keep the pc in the car for the trips. Unless you want a handheld on for you dash for your car. I personally like the bigger laptop screen to view the areas of my trip.
I think I would like the portability of a handheld model. My brother really wants to get me into geocaching with him. Sounds like fun, but I also want something I can use in the car for voice directions and such. I was looking at the Evesham Navcam 7700 that a guy wants to sell me. I just really wasn't wanting to spend over $150 for a new toy that I'll probably sell on craigslist in a year.
I'm looking for a good GPS unit, too, one that I can use on my bicycle (for long distance touring, not training). Apparently, Garmin has commited to support Macs but I'm not sure how they have followed through with this promise.
I have a tomtom bluetooth gps widget, came with the navigator software for pocket PC, it functions just fine with Kismac's map system on my powerbook 