KTMrad 508 Posted March 30, 2021 Just talked to a guy who said some people have trouble using a Mac laptop with Garmin Montana software, anyone have input ? I'm needing to get a new GPS for my big trip, and I have a MacBook pro laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 30, 2021 Tablet and app based maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 30, 2021 No problems here- Basecamp is Garmin's software and it's not the best, but that's not a Mac limitation. I've been connecting my Montana to my Macs for years. HOWEVER. I'd still be investigating using an Android-based as well- lots being done on that platform and that's the future of GPS navigation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted March 30, 2021 I've been told the phones don't like the constant vibration while off-roading and traveling long distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 31, 2021 23 hours ago, KTMrad said: I've been told the phones don't like the constant vibration while off-roading and traveling long distance. The late model phones can get damaged- the magnets in the camera's stabilization unit can get scrambled. But other than that, the environment is no different for a Montana, which is designed for hiking, not motorsports. Ruggedized phones are cheap when compared to single-purpose GPS units, and the phones offer a wide range of other functions. Were I to go on a long trip with my dog, I'd buy and equip two phones, one as a backup. Should one phone get damaged, swap the sim card and you're up and running. Yes, it's important to get a solid mount and charging system- lots of ADVrider upgrade pathways for that. There's a learning curve to all these devices, and if I were to invest what little time I have on the planet to learn one system or the other, I'd go with the phones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
