Mac Friendly? The Garmin Forerunner 305 software was not Mac friendly, so I only used it a few times before dumping it into my box of junks.
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That is the mistake I made.... older model 205/305 will work on Garminconnect in May. The 405 is not slated for support until Q3 of 2008. You only find this out after purchasing and downloading the software. For now I am using Fusion (same as Parallels). Also, keep an eye on runnerplus. They are very close to supporting Garmin and have a very robust site.
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It is only the software that neds updating. I know the software for macs are supposed to come out in the fall, but the 405 has been beset by delays. So you can buy one and EVENTUALLY it will be supported by Mac, I just can't tell when by anything I have seen Garmin put out.
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The Garmin 305 already works with Macs. I've had mine for about 6 months and have been using it exclusively with OS X. I use Garmin Training Center. The 305 will not be compatible with Garmin Connect until 5/21 but that's the device not the OS.
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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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My only input is that the ANT wireless stick works fine in parallels, if you dont mind doing that for the time being.
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Another alternative to display your ForeRunner workouts data and to have a journal is TrailRunner. http://www.trailrunnerx.com
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It appears as though they may have pushed out this date. The download website currently reads "Fall, 2008" for a Mac Friendly version... Anyone have any input?
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check here about mac. Looks like after may 21st it will be mac friendly.http://blog.motionbased.com/2008/03/garmin-connect.html
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Yes it is! I think when the initial reviews started popping up, the software wasn't made of OSX. I had a friend that purchased this model just after I did and she uses a Macbook. The software at the time did in fact work and it has been maintained ever since. You will have no issues using this heart rate monitor with a Mac computer. Hope this helps. :D
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I have the same problem. I gave up and bought a Garmin Forerunner 10. I also wish I could send it back - terrible purchase
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.
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Ooh, I'm running it on a Mac , but as I recall, it's compatible with both. Pretty universal. Nice unit too . Sorry I can't be more specific. Good luck tho !
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Lorraine, yes. Compatible with Mac OS 10.4 and later. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=87481&ra;=true
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The nuvi 370 supports connection to Apple Macs with OS 10.4 or higher. You can verify this in the Garmin website clicking Products, selecting the GPS unit you're checking on, and then clicking the Specs tab.
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The Mac interface is not as clean as Time Capsule. The Nova Star backup offered is not easily compatible with a Mac either. Regardless of what the advertisement says, this NAS has a rough looking and working interface for Macs. I would honestly look for a product geared for Mac but compatible with PC's.
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I have a Timex Ironman (Trashman would be a better moniker for this $90 disappointment!) that has NEVER given me reliable performance and has basically just quit after 17 months of unreliable service. I'm reading enough negative reviews on the Polar F11, which had otherwise sounded promising, to dismiss risking money on that product as well! While I have little or no use for GPS, the Garmin 305 is starting to sound to me like the accurate, reliable heart rate monitor I'm looking for based on further reading!
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I would not use the Garmin's monitor feature. I use Polar's "F" series they are accurate and dependable. I have been using thgem since late 1999 and have founbd them to be the best on the market.
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I've looked on the side of my package and there is no mention of it being compatible with MAC. I don't have a MAC computer so I couldn't tell you if this device works with it or not. Typically before I buy any product, I make sure its compatible with windows 7 OS, and if there is no mention of or I can't run and older version I just move on to the next one. Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.
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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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Hopefully you have figured things out by now, but just in case anyone else is having problems with the Mac. Your best bet is to EMPTY YOUR TRASH when you transfer any files out of your Garmin folder from your desktop to your trash. Also, when you update your map with that long download, make sure that all your geocache files are TRASHED and EMPTIED before you begin. Other than that, I have had no problem with my mac data.
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Hey, Andrew, I bought the TomTom One 125 at Christmas. I bought one for myself and one for my mother, who will probably never use it, but she doesn't use anything we get her for Christmas anyway. The TomTom One 125 works great with Macintosh. When you plug it into your Mac (I've used it with my MacBook), it will ask you to confirm on the GPS that you want to connect to your computer. It will then show up like a Disk Mount on your desktop. You should also download the Tom Tom Home software for Mac, which works great as well. Once your GPS is attached to your Mac, you can do things like update maps, buy new maps, buy voices, buy different icons, etc. More importantly, you can join Mapshare to get the latest corrections to maps. The 125 is basic, easy and cheap. You're right. But, that's the great thing about it. I didn't want a video player, .mp3 player, etc. in my GPS. I just wanted a GPS. The mount that comes built in to this thing is also great. I love that it is compact and that it was under $100. Hope this helps!
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Just bought a new 855 and installed the software updates (to version 4.70) before using it. Then, about 1.5 hours into its first trip, the unit froze. I just sent a help request to Garmin, and am anxious to see what they say.
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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.
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!