Garmin and the Mac
Garmin is committed to creating a great software experience for all of our customers. Mac users have always enjoyed excellent products from Apple and we want to make sure that our customers are able to use their products to the full potential with Garmin devices. To stay informed about Garmin's latest offerings for Apple, please visit our Apple/Mac section on the Garmin blog.
News
Macworld Expo
For the 3rd consecutive year, Garmin will be attending the MacWorld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. If you're at the show, we invite you to visit the Garmin booth and see the latest hardware and software solutions. Our developers will be on hand to answer any questions you have and discuss Garmin's web-based and Apple-specific applications.
Project: Bobcat
Bobcat is our next-generation software application for the Mac. With Bobcat, you'll have even more resources available for your Garmin device. More info and download
Maps for Mac
We're pleased to announce that Garmin will be releasing some of our high volume mapping products in native Mac format, starting with City Navigator North America 2008 and City Navigator Europe 2008.
Support for Legacy Maps
Still using a PC just to install maps on your Garmin device? In mid 2007, Garmin released tools to convert your old PC maps to Mac format. With MapInstall for the Mac, you can choose the maps you want and install them with a few simple steps. Now it's finally time to say goodbye to your old PC.
For more information about moving PC-based maps to your Mac, please refer to our guide. (PDF)
Current Software
Garmin has an entire suite of applications dedicated to your Mac. We can provide support for fitness devices, speed camera updates, customized POIs, and software updates. You can also update the voices, vehicle icons, and maps on your Garmin device and install your own customized maps. And with Garmin Connect, you can share and manage your fitness data.
Project: Bobcat
Bobcat is our next-generation software application for the Mac. With Bobcat, you'll have even more resources available for your Garmin device. More info and download
POI Loader
Enables you to load custom Points of Interest (POIs) on your unit, ranging from speed cameras updates to the new restaurant that just opened and doesn't appear on the current map. For more information, please visit the sources of custom POIs and download the software
Training Center
Analyze and store workout data from your Garmin device on your computer, as well as plan and save future workouts. More info and download
Garmin Communicator Plugin
A free Internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices
- Transfer tracks, routes, and waypoints, to and from supported recreational, fitness and navigation devices
- Install the Garmin Communicator Plugin for device communication with supported websites, including Garmin Connect and Geocaching.com
- Leverage the Garmin Communicator Plugin API to integrate the Communicator into any website
- Mac OS X support for Safari and Firefox
Garmin Connect
- A web application for customers to store, view and share activities recorded by Garmin fitness and recreational devices
- Analysis tools, online mapping, and reports that make it easy to evaluate performance and track progress
- More than 1.9 million activities from around the world are available to view and download
Mac Support at Garmin Connect
May 2008
• Edge 205/305/605/705
• Forerunner 301/205/305
• Most Garmin Outdoor Handhelds with USB cables
• Zumo 400/450/500/550
November 2008
•Forerunner 50/405
Current Software
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