| Author | Message | ||
     Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 68 Registered: 05-2003 |
Does anyone know if there is anything out there for us Mac guys? I have a 15" G4 with Airport and was wondering if any companies are cross platform or Mac compatible. Thanks, -Steven | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 168 Registered: 07-2002 |
Stephen, Most common GPS will work with the Mac. But you'll need to get a serial to USB adaptor since Mac wisely ditched serial ports long ago... As far as software that's out there, you can go with GPSy. http://www.gpsy.com It's a pretty good tracking software, but you need a calibrated map to plug into it. It's also still a n OS 9, so you'll have to run it in Classic. National Geographic just came out with the TOPO! state map series for OS X. I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my shopping list. http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/state.cfm Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com | ||
| Jeremy Katka (Jkatka) Senior Member Username: Jkatka Post Number: 283 Registered: 02-2002 |
I have the National Geographic state cd's for Washington and I like it alot. I recommend getting the keyspan usb to serial adapter if you already have a GPS unit that has a serial interface. If you are doing geocaching you should check out http://www.macgpspro.com it is a good program to download waypoints to your GPS receiver. JK | ||
| Alan Stuart (Alan_stuart) New Member Username: Alan_stuart Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2003 |
I third the National Geographic Topo State series. Great product and excellent customer service. Alan | ||
| Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 69 Registered: 05-2003 |
Thanks guys, I'll check these out. I'll more than likely go with something like the National Geo because all my software is OS X. I don't want to slow my computer down anymore than I have to running Classic. -Steven | ||
| Chris Gregg (Tofergregg) Member Username: Tofergregg Post Number: 55 Registered: 05-2003 |
You could check out this program: http://versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11610 It seems pretty good for $40, and it is USB capable with Rayming receivers. -Chris | ||
| Peter Carey (Peterca) Member Username: Peterca Post Number: 95 Registered: 10-2003 |
Since your Powerbook has Bluetooth already in it, something like this might be handy http://www.delorme.com/earthmate/bluetooth.asp Kinda spendy, but no need for wires which keeps the pretty MAC looking, well, pretty. pwc | ||
| Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 72 Registered: 05-2003 |
Peter, that's pricey.. But I do like it. Thanks for the link. -Steven | ||
| Peter Carey (Peterca) Member Username: Peterca Post Number: 96 Registered: 10-2003 |
And just think, all your other Mac buddies in the truck can use the same antenna!!  pwc | ||
| Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 74 Registered: 05-2003 |
Not too many Mac buddies here in Tennessee. Matter of fact I have had someone ask me if I was a teacher cause of my Apple sticker on my truck. But I like the fact that I wouldn't have to carry an extra device if I'm in a tent or something. -Steven |
