Using Macbook Pro as a GPS Unit

[Obama P]

I am having many of my friends who simply makes use of the Windows Laptop for the GPS system. For that they simply make use of the USB GPS Receiver and a software for that. So, I want to know, can it be possible to use the MacBook Pro as a GPS Unit? Which kind of softwares will be helpful for this?

[Regina]

Use the applications mentioned below:

• MacGPS Pro
• GPX Viewer
• CycleAtlas
• FlightTrack
• Garmin Communicator Plugin

[Simond]

I would suggest you to make use of the MacGPS Pro navigation software:
The user-friendly way to connect your Mac and GPS receiver to access topo maps and marine charts.
New features for version 8.6:

• “Startup Items” folder for files which will open automatically when MacGPS Pro starts.
• New Map Grids and Datums for Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxombourg, New Zealand & Sweden.
• Depth Data in Track Files.
• Imports CompeGPS “.imp” files.

[technika]

GPS application for MacBook Pro:
GpsDrive :
If you are making use of this application on your MacBook then you will able to get the navigation system for your car. It will give you your location from the GPS receiver on a map.

GPSMan :
On your MacBook Pro this application will simply give you simple manipulatio of the GPS data. It also help you to evaluate your GPS data. You can also able to get data transfer from it.

GPSPhotoLinker :
This application on the MacBook Pro give you ability to save the location and alos you can add info to the image.

GPS Route Planner :
You can use this application on MacBook Pro with Garmin Edge and alos you will able to add the cycle routes.

[Bon-Z]

You can use your Macbook Pro as a GPS Unit with the help of applications below:

• LoadMyTracks
• Mac SimpleGPS
• OBD GPS Logger
• PhotoGPSEditor
• PhotoTrackr Mac
• Position

[Gonzo]

You can also use the applications below:

1. Quantum GIS
2. RoadNav
3. RouteConverter
4. TrailRunner
5. XASTIR

[Pugsly]

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