Something akin to Microsoft Streets & Trips?

[JPaterson]

I need something that's similar to Microsoft Streets & Trips, in that I can plot directions or locate someplace without needing to be connected to the Internet (since driving will drop and acquire repeatedly and be unreliable), or utilize GPS.

I've heard of Route 66 but heard mostly bad things so not going to bother.

Can anyone recommend a program? I'm new to Mac's, just recently bought the new 13" white Macbook and loving it.

Should add that I don't care whether it's a program in itself, or a desktop widget.

 

[Gray-Wolf]

At this time, nothing that will match the MS programs. The alternative, is google maps.

 

[gasport]

At this time, nothing that will match the MS programs. The alternative, is google maps.

This is unfortunate as Windows has several great programs including Delorme Street Atlas USA 2009. You can do so much more with these programs than with Google Maps, which I like. Mac software lacks in several categories and this is one as is most GPS software and mapping software.

 

[johndoe588]

I've been playing around for a few weeks now with RouteBuddy. Still getting used to it. It's a bit different from Streets & Trips or Street Atlas. It's also quite a bit more expensive. At routebuddy.com you can download a demo, but it has maps for only a very small area. Give it a try and see how you like it. The developers in the UK respond promptly to email questions. I want to like it, and I like to support Mac developers, but I usually end up using S&T on XP in Fusion. I'll keep at it though, and I'm sure I'll catch on eventually.

John B.

 

[Gray-Wolf]

Additional note, if you use Bootcamp, parallels or another program to run windows on your Mac, you can use ANY of the windows based programs and GPS devices.

If you have an Intel Mac, you should have no problem using Parallels Desktop or Boot Camp to run Windows-based GPS applications. If that doesn’t work for you, there are a number of applications that let your GPS and your Mac talk to each other. MacGPS Pro ($50) and GPSy ($60) are both compatible with dozens of GPS units (check the Web sites for compatibility lists first). And the applications you’re using may have built-in support for GPS hardware.

Google’s planetary “browser,” Google Earth (free), for example, does an excellent job of reliably communicating with all major GPS models, so you probably won’t have to hassle with any connection settings or parameters.

 

[old-wiz]

I loved DeLorme Street Atlas, but it was I think it was one of the few programs I really missed when I switched from Windows to OSx. I don't want to go to all the hassle of bootcamp or vmware just to get Street Atlas.

 

[Mariadelag]

JPaterson - what did you decide for Streets and Maps?

JPaterson, (and anyone else who is using Streets and Maps on the Mac),

I am investing in a franchise and have to have something like Streets and Maps to be able to do the job...and I have a Mac so was wondering what solution you implemented and how is it working for you?