( 4 reviews )
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Posted: 01-26-2009
I've been using the Windows version for a couple of years, and recently got a Mac and wanted to have the program on it. The maps are the same, but the MapSource (RoadTrip, as it's called) is a joke. Virtually all of the features have been stripped out. It doesn't even show GPS coordinates as you scroll around the map. You have to create a waypoint to see the coordinates! This program is all but worthless. If you struggle you can use it, but compared to the Windows version it might have 5-10% of the features/value for several times the effort. I suspect that they feel that there's not enough Mac users out there for them to spend much money developing the program. But, this program is far below Garmin's usual level of quality, and they shouldn't release stuff like this.
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Posted: 12-29-2008
The Mac version of this software is not ready for prime time. It works, but just barely. It has no features other than downloading the maps to the GPS. Small downloads to the GPS unit are OK, large ones are not. The maps on this disk require over 4G if you include Alaska & Hawaii. Even though the GPS unit will hold and recognize a 4G card, the software will not. This is not documented. Even a 2G download will require 8-12 hr to download and often the unit shuts down during the download. Garmin tech support admitted that this isn't the easiest software to use. Better use Parallels and run the windoz version of the software. Consider yourself warned. I sent it back.
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Posted: 10-12-2008
It's about time. Garmin had ignored Macs for years. I guess we finally got enough market share to make it worth devoting some development resources to.... That's good, because I'm NOT booting to Windows just to run their programs or anyone else's. Works great. Just like it should. I use Garmin 12XL and 60 CSx. Hook up via USB and Serial-Four Pin Plug. No problems.
