Garmin Mac Software - Page 12

Steve W · 05-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DennyIndy

I agree with this totally. While the Google Maps look is impressive at first glance, ie. it makes a good first impressiion. The existing way of drawing maps in MapSource is much better in the long run. With the Bobcat method, I have to zoom in too close to see the details in an easily readable format.

Thank you. I thought I was the only one who thought the "Google" look a step backward.

christian · 05-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarminMac

Currently, the Zumo comes with a disc with only the Windows maps on it. A version with Mac native maps should be released soon.

are the new 2009 maps shipped with it or the 2008 and we need to upgrade , for free i hope ?

I am about to pull the trigger on a zumo, but I'd rather wait for the new maps.

thx

DennyIndy · 05-06-2008, 07:13 PM

i don't know the exact cutoff date, but i've heard reports of folks who bought their's after April 1 are getting the free map update. It is a downloadable update for those who qualify for the free update. So you better have a good broadband connection. Some report 4 hours to download it. I suppose a disc option is available too, not sure.

Ronyx · 05-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DennyIndy

i don't know the exact cutoff date, but i've heard reports of folks who bought their's after April 1 are getting the free map update. It is a downloadable update for those who qualify for the free update. So you better have a good broadband connection. Some report 4 hours to download it. I suppose a disc option is available too, not sure.

I bought my zumo at the beginning of April and got the free update

Lobby · 05-06-2008, 08:57 PM

I just bought my Zumo and when I registered the device, was informed by Garmin's web site that I qualified for the free update.

I chose to pay the $10 to get the disk, as I need to have the software on 2 computers.

edit: delivery was quoted as 4 - 6 weeks.

christian · 05-06-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobby

I just bought my Zumo and when I registered the device, was informed by Garmin's web site that I qualified for the free update.

I chose to pay the $10 to get the disk, as I need to have the software on 2 computers.

edit: delivery was quoted as 4 - 6 weeks.

thanks guys,
I guess with the update you can download both Mac and PC ?

PhilSpace · 05-07-2008, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobby

I just bought my Zumo and when I registered the device, was informed by Garmin's web site that I qualified for the free update.

I chose to pay the $10 to get the disk, as I need to have the software on 2 computers.

edit: delivery was quoted as 4 - 6 weeks.

I don't get that. I have had the disk and loaded the maps and registered it for 3 weeks going on a month for my old zumo and when I called Garmin to get a free code for the second, they said it wasn't out yet. I told them I had it, and all I needed was a second unlock code, since they owe me one for free and they said they couldn't do it and it would be another 4-6 weeks since it wasn't available. I suggested they check my account where they would see that it I already had an unlock code for one copy.

You have to wonder what's going on in old Olathe, Kansas.

Ronyx · 05-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian

thanks guys,
I guess with the update you can download both Mac and PC ?

Yup, there was a choice of Windows or Mac download. I, of course, downloaded the mac one. the install and conversion of everything took about an hour.

Ronyx · 05-07-2008, 12:30 PM

Has the new Bobcat revision come out yet??

GarminMac · 05-07-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronyx

Has the new Bobcat revision come out yet??

The newest version of Bobcat Beta came out today. It is not available via auto update yet because we want the volume of tests to remain low for a few hours to ensure stability, so if you want to try it out now please go to
http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3885. This version of Bobcat has a tie in to MapInstall, so if you want to try this out head over to http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4078 to download the new MapInstall Beta which supports the Bobcat-MapInstall communication.

Please report any issues you find and any feedback is always appreciated. Thanks and have fun!

christian · 05-07-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarminMac

The newest version of Bobcat Beta came out today. It is not available via auto update yet because we want the volume of tests to remain low for a few hours to ensure stability, so if you want to try it out now please go to
http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3885. This version of Bobcat has a tie in to MapInstall, so if you want to try this out head over to http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4078 to download the new MapInstall Beta which supports the Bobcat-MapInstall communication.

Please report any issues you find and any feedback is always appreciated. Thanks and have fun!

the site seems to be hammered. Super slow.

strommin · 05-07-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian

the site seems to be hammered. Super slow.

MapInstall is crawling but not Bobcat on my side of the net....

PhilSpace · 05-07-2008, 06:08 PM

I gots it, so far so good

AugustFalcon · 05-07-2008, 07:26 PM

OK, I've downloaded and installed from the 2 links provided my GarminMac above. The downloads were fast and the installs were easy.

But...

I have not been able to discover any linkage between Bobcat and MapInstall

Has anyone else found the linkage?

osteo · 05-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AugustFalcon

OK, I've downloaded and installed from the 2 links provided my GarminMac above. The downloads were fast and the installs were easy.

But...

I have not been able to discover any linkage between Bobcat and MapInstall

Has anyone else found the linkage?

Yup, I did the download as well, and as stated, quick download -

My quick look through did not find any linkage either, but man what a nice program! GarminMac - you ROCK!!

if I ever meet you, you got some free

on me!

Finally I can dump my piece of junk PC!

D

05-06-2008, 08:57 PM	#170
Lobby Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,822	I just bought my Zumo and when I registered the device, was informed by Garmin's web site that I qualified for the free update. I chose to pay the $10 to get the disk, as I need to have the software on 2 computers. edit: delivery was quoted as 4 - 6 weeks. __________________ Gracie's Gold

05-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#174
Ronyx Mo shùile togam suas Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary Oddometer: 213	Has the new Bobcat revision come out yet?? __________________ 2008 BMW R1200GSA - Sold 2011 KTM 690 Enduro

05-07-2008, 06:08 PM	#178
PhilSpace The Gov Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Oddometer: 34,127	I gots it, so far so good __________________

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05-06-2008, 07:13 PM	#168
DennyIndy Old F@rt Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 347	i don't know the exact cutoff date, but i've heard reports of folks who bought their's after April 1 are getting the free map update. It is a downloadable update for those who qualify for the free update. So you better have a good broadband connection. Some report 4 hours to download it. I suppose a disc option is available too, not sure.

05-07-2008, 07:26 PM	#179
AugustFalcon Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Waterford, Connecticut U.S.A. Oddometer: 925	OK, I've downloaded and installed from the 2 links provided my GarminMac above. The downloads were fast and the installs were easy. But... I have not been able to discover any linkage between Bobcat and MapInstall Has anyone else found the linkage?