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RouteBuddy 1.4 adds support for new devices and new data formats
Though a bit pricey, RouteBuddy is most likely the best Mac GPS mapping solutions. The newest 1.4 update adds support for a new range of Garmin nüvi and z?mo models as well as Tom Tom units. In addition, the new version allows importing and exporting data from Google Earth and Garmin's CSV format, which means you can manage Point of Interest (POI) data sets with RouteBuddy.The update is a free for registered users; for everyone else it's $99.50 (plus additional fees for maps) and a demo is available.[via MacMinute]
RouteBuddy 1.3 adds turn-by-turn routing and voice prompts
I admit it - I have an almost irrational fascination with carputers, particularly Mac mini-based ones. I've always wanted to build one myself, but have been stopped by: A) The lack of time and money, and B) The fact that a carputer would probably be worth more than my jalopy. While we've mentioned a few nice examples here on TUAW, one of the biggest problems has always been the relative paucity of GPS mapping applications for Mac OS X. RouteBuddy has been the leading GPS solution on the Mac in the Intel age, but it was lacking some important features. Fortunately, version 1.3 adds two biggies: turn-by-turn routing and voice prompts. RouteBuddy supports a variety of GPS devices and map data from Tele Atlas.Unfortunately, it's not cheap. RouteBuddy itself is $99.50US, not including maps. Maps for a variety of countries are available, with US-only maps costing $49.50. A demo is available which includes a street level map of Sante Fe for testing.[via MacVroom]
