Garmin POI Loader for Mac

User Reviews

• Has never worked for my own CSV files

  Alan TempletonMarch 8, 2011

  Pros

  I have been able to load some CSV files downloaded from the internet. I have also been able to load GPI files that other applications created.

  Cons

  I have never been able to upload a CSV file that I have created. I have to use MacGarmin Tools to create files I can upload.

  Summary

  Marginally useful.

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• I have only used it once

  rickster24February 26, 2011

  Pros

  I really have no great pro or con

  Cons

  I only see that it is an update

  Summary

  It helps you to keep your Garmin updated

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• Does NOT work on PPC Macs - despite specs

  Sugith1January 27, 2011

  Pros

  Unable to install on PPC Mac, even though it says it can. When installer checks your system, a message comes up saying "This software requires Intel Mac."

  Cons

  Inaccurate specs. Does not run on PPC Macs.

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• The POI Loader worked perfectly on my Mac G4

  UrbanBassman--2008October 14, 2010

  Pros

  Very easy to download and install. Even easier to use. My G4 Mac is running Tiger, 10.4.11

  Cons

  I have no complaints about the product

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• Streetpilot c330

  graffixJuly 28, 2007

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Works great with my Streetpilot c330. It was a simple process: 1. Download some POI files (I got them from poi-factory.com) and put them in a common folder 2. Connect your GPS to your Mac and turn it on 3. Fire up the POI Loader and point it at the folder you put the .gpx and .csv POI files in. 4. Click the button to upload them to the GPS (make sure your units of measurement are correct). 5. Voila! I had no compatibility problems, unlike some of the previous commentators. I've been waiting for this program for about two years, and I'm glad it's finally here, and working.

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• Still buggy

  VersionTrackerUserOpinionJune 29, 2007

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have been trying the Mac POI Loader with my Nuvi 650. I have found the following problems: 1. After choosing my folder with POIs to upload I get the warning message "There is a data format error on line 115 of file . The data earlier in the file will be written, but no more data can be read from this file." When I select OK the warning closes. When I select Continue on the POI Loader window I get a spinning beachball followed by a closing of the application. The Custom POIs to upload and appear to work fine. 2. When I load the POIs to a SD card directly I get the same error message but the application uploads the files to the card without crashing at completion. Unlike the PC version of POI Loader I am never taken to a speed or redlight distance dialogue. Bottom Line: This beta will upload your Custom POIs but is not up to speed with the PC version yet.

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• Still buggy

  VersionTrackerUserOpinionJune 29, 2007

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have been trying the Mac POI Loader with my Nuvi 650. I have found the following problems: 1. After choosing my folder with POIs to upload I get the warning message "There is a data format error on line 115 of file . The data earlier in the file will be written, but no more data can be read from this file." When I select OK the warning closes. When I select Continue on the POI Loader window I get a spinning beachball followed by a closing of the application. The Custom POIs to upload and appear to work fine. 2. When I load the POIs to a SD card directly I get the same error message but the application uploads the files to the card without crashing at completion. Unlike the PC version of POI Loader I am never taken to a speed or redlight distance dialogue. Bottom Line: This beta will upload your Custom POIs but is not up to speed with the PC version yet.

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