Laptop conundrum - Mac or Windows

[dlearl476]

The only downside is that I don't have Streets and Trips on the laptop and I miss it. It's scary how much I use that program. Grey Matter - I'm sending you a PM and thanks.

BG, Delorme's "Street Atlas" is twice the program S&Ts is. The only issue is that you can't (AFAIK) download MAPS to a Garmin. You can make routes, download THEM, and store tracks.
It's certainly no TOPO!, but it beats the heck out of S&Ts, IMHO.

I am not sure but this may allow you to use your Gamin software.

I've never done it personally, but I've read that Virtual PC runs Mapsource fine.

 

[kenfield]

Virtual PC will run Mapsource although a little slow. The problem comes when you want to get the info into the GPS. The USB port does not recognize the Garmin GPS. I have talked to the techs at Garmin many who have Apples and they have not have a solution. Later this year they are supposed to come out with an Apple compatible GPS, and lets hope there are upgrades for the current ones.

 

[cjack]

BG, Delorme's "Street Atlas" is twice the program S&Ts is. The only issue is that you can't (AFAIK) download MAPS to a Garmin. You can make routes, download THEM, and store tracks.
It's certainly no TOPO!, but it beats the heck out of S&Ts, IMHO.




I've never done it personally, but I've read that Virtual PC runs Mapsource fine.

Oh. That's interesting. I have both and opted for S and T most times. I forget why but it seems easier or maybe there were more motels, more accurate or something. Maybe I should try it again.