turning my Macbook into a gps

ozbuc · ozbuc #1 (**permalink**)

05-26-2011, 07:34 PM

I do a lot of long and short distance train travel. Quite often I wonder where the heck am I. So the question is what is the best and or least expensive way to turn my Macbook running 10.6 into a GPS unit.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

McYukon · McYukon #2 (**permalink**)

05-26-2011, 08:11 PM

There are two applications out there that are considered the better of the lot,
RouteBuddy › Maps for Your World
MacGPS Pro Mac OS X Navigation Software - Home

With both you also need to buy maps (These are almost always application specific so forget using MacGPS Pro maps in RouteBuddy) for your region and a compatible USB/Bluetooth GPS unit which are usually listed on the developers website.

ozbuc · ozbuc #3 (**permalink**)

05-27-2011, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the reply and I will investigate both.

McYukon #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Location: Near Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 2,031 Mac Specs: Late 2008 MBP 15" - 2.4 GHz C2D - 8 GB RAM - 60 GB SSD & 500 GB HD - Mac OS 10.8.1 - 32 GB iTouch 4G	05-26-2011, 08:11 PM There are two applications out there that are considered the better of the lot, RouteBuddy › Maps for Your World MacGPS Pro Mac OS X Navigation Software - Home With both you also need to buy maps (These are almost always application specific so forget using MacGPS Pro maps in RouteBuddy) for your region and a compatible USB/Bluetooth GPS unit which are usually listed on the developers website. ~Alex Use the reputation system if a post helps you! Mac Forums IRC Channel - Help build it by hanging out with us The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
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Member Since: May 07, 2007 Posts: 45	05-26-2011, 07:34 PM I do a lot of long and short distance train travel. Quite often I wonder where the heck am I. So the question is what is the best and or least expensive way to turn my Macbook running 10.6 into a GPS unit. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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