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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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 just bought a Garmin 60CSx, downoaded all of Garmin's Mac software from their website, and bought the Mac-compatible maps (as well as loading some of the free topos available) and, other than a few minor glitches, it's been great. I have an Intel iMac.
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Better call Garmin. They are pretty helpful and knowledgeable. As usual, don't use MSN browser, Firefox accesses and downloads Garmin products much better.
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Not compatible with Mac. I went with WeMo, which is smartphone compatible, because of this. Mac systems are way too expensive.
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The Forerunner 10 has a quick start manual with photo diagrams and simple graphics. I was able to install and use without any assistance and I am not computer saavy at all. The owners manual and learning center are on-line which I find to be a real bonus--no manuals to file, lose, pile up.
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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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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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Interesting question. I would guess, probably, but contact Garmin directly on their website. I'm betting that is another market they might want to look into, even if it doesn't work.
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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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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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Forget it, they dropped support a long time ago. I sold it as soon as I found out there would be no new driver for Mac. I think the latest one works with Leopard or something.
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I do not think it does. The data is sent to my Garmin watch and to an app on my Mac. It's a little frustrating, but the data and tracking is useful.
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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 problem is probably the mac, or rather a long standing bug in the Garmin firmware that causes the unit to crash if the card (or GPS) has been accessed by a mac. OS X writes some hidden files on the card for its own purposes, and the 60csx firmware crashes or freezes up if those files are there. See this post on the garmin site:https://forums.garmin.com//showpost.php?p=31673&postcount;=12I wrote an automator action/script that I use to eject cards or garmin units for my 60csx (and all garmin units, although I think they've fixed this bug on the newer ones).
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Yes, there are no problems using that Garmin model with the Mac OS. No problems with the functionality of registration , updating software, etc. We are running 10.9.3 on a 3.5 GHz Intel iMac
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You'll find that the eXplorist GC has an older software, but the firmware is up-grade-able, but for "me" it only transferred using Win ExP. I had a lot of problems with the GPS freezing and had to remove the batteries. Spend a little more money for a Garmin.