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GeoJournal – Geocaching software for Mac

September 7, 2007 by Rich Owings  

GeoJournal is a new geocaching program for Mac that allows you to "plan, manage and record your geocaching activities." It includes the following features:

.gpx and .loc support.
Multiple custom categories allow you to group geocaches by type, location, etc.
Multiple "home" locations allowed.  For all you folks with a vacation home or the need to get away [...]

GPS news for Mac owners

April 1, 2007 by Rich Owings  

I’ve come across several bits of news for Mac owners today.
First of all, Garmin has released beta versions of their WebUpdater for Macs and POI loader for Macs. No news on the much delayed release of MapSource for Macs though.
Also, HoudahGeo, a new photo geocoding program for Macs, has been released in beta. [...]

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Garmin Training Center for Macs available for download

January 24, 2007 by Rich Owings  

As previously announced, Garmin Training Center (GTC) will now work with Macs. Specifically, it is compatible with Intel-based Macs or PowerPCs (G3 or newer) running OS X 10.4 or later. As of today, you can download GTC for free from Garmin’s website.
You can use Garmin Training Center to analyze and store workout data on [...]

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Garmin Training Center software for Mac OS X

December 30, 2006 by Rich Owings  

Garmin has announced that Garmin Training Center software is now compatible with Mac OS X. Garmin will be distributing complimentary CDs at Macworld from January 8-12. Most users will need to wait until late January 2007 though, when they will be able to download the software for free at http://www.garmin.com/products/trainingcenter. Garmin Training Center software is [...]

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MakeGPI – POI loader for Macs

November 28, 2006 by Rich Owings  

A fellow on GpsPasSion has developed a Garmin POI loader for Macs – MakeGPI.
And here’s another Mac tip from GpsPasSion – how to upgrade your nuvi firmware with a Mac.
I’m not a Mac person, but I do keep my eyes open for these things, and as of today, I’ve created a new category — GPS [...]

GPS mapping solutions for Macs

July 25, 2006 by Rich Owings  

RouteBuddy, a new Mac application, made the news today on a number of sites. High Earth Orbit’s coverage caught my eye due their extensive list of GPS mapping resources for Macs.
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MapSource for Macs!

January 10, 2006 by Rich Owings  

Garmin announced today that it will begin making all of its hardware and software compatible with Mac OS X. Beginning this spring, Garmin will offer a Mac version of their Training Center software. Also this spring, MotionBased will be OS X compatible. But the big news in my mind is this tidbit:
"By the end of [...]

Maps, Macs and GPS

December 22, 2005 by Rich Owings  

First a disclaimer — Macs are not my thing. Nevertheless, questions come up so often about Macs, GPS compatibility and mapping software, that I wanted to post some information and resources. Let’s start with GPS mapping software for Macs. Here are the options that I am familiar with:

National Geographic TOPO! is now available in a [...]