MAC Users issues with Garmin Venture / Legend: Does somebody know well the specific issues of the Garmin GPS (Venture HC or Legend HCx ideally) with the Mac interface..
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My boyfriend has a Garmin Venture HC that we had been using for geocaching. We both have macs and wanted to update the device so we could upload maps onto it. The firmware update for the software took over 20 minutes and never finished. Since then the device won't turn on at all. We have done every possible thing to make it work and nothing has made a difference. We are now looking at buying a new GPS. Hope this helps even though it really sucks because it was a great GPS device before.
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It did not work on either of my GPS units. Magellon or the Garmin. Why? Dont know.
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I also use a Mac an older Quicksilver Tower running 10.4.11 and have the Garmin Map 60CSx. I use it with the software I downloaded from Garmin. I have converted my older PC only maps on my old PC using Garmins software and loaded them to my Mac and they work as they always did. Lee L.
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Beware of cheap pirated cards,will cause errors in navigation,consult with Garmin technical staff IMO Ray
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What computer is it? Mine worked fine and actually installs the garmin software. Are you administrator on your PC? You might also try and instal the garmin software first. Download it from the garmin website. Good luck.
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Thanks N. Search YouTube for "Wonderland Garmin 405" that is what really peaked my interest.Ok, I was able to find the watch at City Sports. I love it and it finds satellites in about 30 seconds or so.I connected it via Garmin Connect fairly easily (using my Dell D620 Laptop and Windows XP), but I can't find how I can export the GPX files anywhere?
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I've been using the Mio c310x for over 10 months now. My first and only GPS unit to date, so I can't comment much on teh Garmin c320. -the Mio has 3.5mil POIs. Didn't know much back then, but that is kind of a low amt, but it's still something to work with -Navteq used to overall superior, but ever since Mio finally came out with the map update for the c310x back around 9/2007, I thought i read somewhere here saying now says that Navteq no longer enjoys it's supremecy, but can't find the direct quote http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/008669.php -mp3 player isn't very good. Still better than nothing, but not very good at all. No way to fast forward/rewind within tracks. Surprising since it's touted to be an ebook reader. Hate to have to start a 30min track all over again to get to where u left off. Playlists are hard to work with. I just gave up on them, leaving them in order they were added to the device. I've used and made playlists in winamp 2.81, Windows Media Player 9, and 4th gen ipod with ease, but half the time, I'd rather use my PDA as an mp3 player if it were b/w these 2 for music -contrary to what's around, the c310x does NOT come with Canadian maps, preinstalled or otherwise -US maps are preloaded my next GPS device will have many more POIs, and text2speech, but my c310x gets me to where i wanna go, even in unkonwn territory
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I emailed National Geographic and they indicated that their Topo Software in it's current version will work with this Garmin unit. I ordered it and am waiting for delivery.I doubt Garmin is embedding code to stop 3rd party software from working. They probably have a new format and older versions of Topo Software are not suitable.
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No idea: I don't use Macs. Ask the manufacturer, Garmin. They have good tech support over the phone and they respond to emails.
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my garmin e-trex venture hc does not show legals. however if you know your coodinates (usgs online map) you can mark plots. (super accurately with a small dose of geometry and a lazer.)
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I have not tried with a MAC. The problem with this cable is that it is for older non supported technology. In order to use it you must have an older computer as well. Call Garmin directlyand they should be able to answer your specific question.
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I only use Mac and it worked well although I had to go online to get the driver for OSX mavericks.
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I found a GARMIN GPS III PLUS (can be found on AMAZON usually used but sometimes someone has a new one) to be perfect on my quad. It provides features not found in combination on any GPS currently in production that I have found. I won't go thru all the features here as there are so many, but for me, it provides everything I could want in exploring remote areas of AZ except a gas gauge for the quad! Mine is clamped to the handlebars and runs off vehicle power so no battery life problems. Check one out and save yourself a lot of money while getting the capabilities a new one can't provide.
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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!
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I had the RM when it first came out and returned quickly when I found the screen unreadable in anything besides subdued lighting. Databases are likely similar. They may have improved the RM, but I find the Garmin to be far better to work with.
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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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I am having no problem using a MacBook Pro running 10.4.10 with a Garmin Streetpilot i5. Garmin does offer Mac compatible software. Hoosierjay