I am a Mac user. No one mentioned whether the Neo Plus GPS can used with a Mac computer. Also, what is "syncing the watch" after several months about?
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Bushnell Neo Plus appears not to work with a Mac. Syncing must be accomplished for the watch to continue to work; they want your personal info according to many reviews!
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After at least 18 of promising Mac software, they finally admitted they won't make software for a Mac. You can not update.
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This is compatible with all devices that support Ant+ or Bluetooth 4.0.So all garmin watches will work. I believe Suunto will work and I am not too familiar with polar watches. Here is a very in depth review of the HR monitor and all of it features. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/viiiiva-bluetooth-bridge.html
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I use my Garmin Oregon 400t and Garmin Forerunner 305 on my MacBook Pro. I had a hard time managing and transferring data with my Magellan Triton 500 and 400. You might want to stick with Garmin for now if you're a Mac user until they fix the problem.
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I am not sure if it is Mac compatible, I have Windows. According to Garmin.com you can purchase the update from $49.95 to $89.95. I haven't updated mine since I bought it in 2010. I will buy a new one instead of paying 50 dollars for one time update.
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It does work without a connecting device. Every day you can see your steps, calories burned, etc. But I don't think you can track it more than one day only on the device as it resets every midnight. I was just looking into the apps and you might need a mac for the app. I suggest you contact Striiv cares (just google them) and talk to them. I am unsure of all the logistics but I do know that they are very responsive to questions. Good luck.
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Do you use RunKeeper currently? If so, expect to have to do a manual export/import to get it to take. Also, MySports desktop app still locks up for me everytime I sync (have to close and reopen/resync). I didn't care much for the MySports website, but I already use RunKeeper anyway. It's completely comfortable, and sized just like a normal digital watch. I REALLY want to like this watch, and I still kinda do. If you're not in a hurry, I'd recommend holding off until/if they fix it... as it seems to be one of the best out there for the price--once it's all working. I'm holding out hope for it, but will be watching my return window closely.
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I'm not sure the lifetime maps are relevant for the watch...when you upload data to computer the maps via the web site itself are up to date...I do not believe it is like the garmin GPS you have in a vehicle
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I have had pretty good luck using the GPS function with my Mac. You will need some additional software (freeware) but it works. There is iOS software as well. Please look for my review in the reviews section.
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Yes, I signed up again in August and it has been working with my NordicTrack treadmill. I am not racing or using other pieces of the program so can't evaluate them, abd I haven't made my maps since the update, but for just the computer/treadmil/google earth piece it has been working fine.
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You might want to check out Ascent from Montbello Software. Mac native and runs circles around Garmin Training Center for the 205/305. I'm using it for my 405, but only after exporting a file in windows from GTC and importing it into Ascent.
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It does take some time for the watch to sync up on satellites, but mine always does. I generally turn it on when I leave for the golf course. If yours doesn't at all then I think there maybe a problem with the watch.
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The Native Instruments products are know for working quite well on Macs. You must make your that your mac ios is up to date. I recommend doing a software update. My tracktor wasn't working for me because I was using an older ios. Look into the one you have by clicking "About this mac", then look up what is required to run the hardware. I hope this helps!
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i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
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Yes, you should be able to use this with a Apple Computer. As far as I know there is only one Neo G4 that MINIX makes so its probably the same thing with a slightly different name.
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Interesting! I am looking at buying the 405 without the strap, as I still have the one from my now stolen 305. The Garmin support website says that some versions of the 405 are compatible with the HR monitor. How can you tell if the one you are buying is compatible? Or is it just a trick to make you buy the more expensive version?
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I have a PC. Don't know much about Macs. But it should be found on the network without the app for sure.
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Sorry Norman, I should have stated that the LATEST version of home does not play well with mac's. To TomRomMac, yes, Garmin does talk mac.