SimonWaltr

Hello all, I am in the market for a GPS unit. I've been using a friends Etrex when I wanted to use one but I have decided to pick up my own. I am comparing the GPSMAP 60 models and I have a few questions. -Can anyone here recommend one of these over the others? -How does battery life get affect with the color screens? -Garmin claims: 60:28hrs, 60c:30hrs, 60cs:20hrs for 'battery life under typical-use conditions' Are Garmin's time claims close to the mark? -Has anyone had any luck with getting waypoints off using a mac and the serial cables for these models (if so, which model)? I have till the end of the month to make my choice (some rebates expire then) but any help you guys can offer would be stellar. Thanks a ton everyone, -Greg

robertlipe, I've been getting an idea that Garmin is not all about allowing cross platform product support. I don't quite understand why, it would give them an opportunity to gain more market share, and support less software. (read: if they allowed independant developers to do this as their passion). Maybe I am naive. All I know is that IF they support Mac, they will be the first. And Mac's market share is growing (see the annual reports). Well, I returned my Legend C. I am trying to do some research on which model to buy so I don't have this problem again. The 60cs looks good except all the reports of lock-ups I've been reading. Anyone have any luck with the 60cs and a Mac? How about the 76cs? From the looks of things between the models, the only differences I see are memory, tide prediction, and a bit of $. Recomendations? I plan on using it predominately for hiking, in the car if I get lost (maybe). My requirements are: Waypoints/tracks must be exportable directly to my mac If I have to buy VPC I'll cry. Using my PC for maps is not a problem. Thanks a ton everyone for all your help.

I am actually considering one of the Serial versions. At least people have documented getting them to work. Any recomendations on models to work with (From your experience of course) Mac OS X 10.3.x? I realize I'll need an adaptor as well, and that my battery life will drop like a rock :: sigh :: But I guess thats what happens when companies choose to not support an entire platform. Don't they realize mac stock is up? It's trending to use mac now!!! :: end rant ::

As to the map support, I don't mind needing a PC to update my maps. I REALLY want my waypoint data directly to my mac... I shouldn't have to jump through hoops. Plus the fact of the matter that I even need to run a PC SOLELY to update my GPS aggrivates me. But that is a different rant. I have not given up hope. I realize Garmin COULD make a 180 in their support policy (I won't hold my breath). Also, some of you guys may come up with a miraculous product that does what I need it too (maybe even all of what I want). I do appreciate the help. I just don't understand why Garmin won't provide basic connectivity... that's a mind boggler. Also I just read a post here about a guy calling Garmin. Maybe the rumor is true Garmin will be working on it. But alas the proof is in the pudding and my pudding is spoiled.

I signed up to this board to find that out about the USB only models. Crud. Anyone have any proficiency in writting USB drivers on Mac? I wrote Garmin (both email & snail mail) and they have not responded. Customer service isn't priority one I guess. I know Linux has drivers for Garmin, has anyone been able to get them to work with the USB only models? All I want is my data and to not HAVE to use a windows box. PLEASE help!? I'll be your friend. Honest. Or if you have any other ideas for who I could talk to at Garmin, I WILL. ---- Sorry about being all desperate.... It would just be nice for a company to actually listen to customers. Maybe even respond.