To Mac users - What GPS should I get?

[+Gboyzmama]

I have a Mac computer and I need to purchase a handheld GPS unit for geocaching with my boys. I purchased a Geomate Jr last year, unaware that it was not compatible with a Mac. I am currently limited on funding, so I need your help. What would you suggest I get if the absolute max I have to spend is $150?

 

I appreciate any help you can give me! Thanks!

[+mpilchfamily]

If your on a budget then look into a Used or Refurbished eTrex Legend H. Its the newer model of the Legend. Is has a more sensitive receiver and uses a regular USB cable to connect to your MAC. I got mine new for $109 on Amazon.

[strv122]

Garmin is your choice:

 

http://www8.garmin.com/macosx/index.jsp

 

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/us/onthetrail/basecamp

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145

 

eTrex Venture® HC:

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=8707

 

and Maps

 

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/us/maps/onthetrailmaps

 

On a budget? Okay, then free maps, here is on source

 

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/byuser/135/

 

Will

Edited January 12, 2011 by strv122

[strv122]

Here are some videos to get you started using Basecamp from GPSCity (by the way, Jessie is using the Mac version in the demos)

 

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Garmin+Basecamp+Software&aq=f

 

Will

[+NickMackz]

I use a 60csx with my Mac and Basecamp. Works fine. Some people say that they have had problems with mac hidden files messing up the GPS after using it in mass storage mode but I believe a firmware update has fixed this as I have never had any problems.

 

Definitely use Basecamp over Roadtrip as Roadtrip is unbelievably slow at panning and loading maps for some reason.