March 28, 2008 19:36
The cables to connect MacENC to a Garmin do not cost $100. A quick search on the web finds the Keyspan adapter and the Garmin PC interface cable can be had for about $60. Furthermore I would never recommend a USB GPS interfaced to a Mac be some ones only GPS system. A basic handheld GPS to use in the cockpit while a Mac down below with a USB GPS makes sense.
Agree Macs are probably not the best choice for those on a tight budget, but then again neither is owning a boat! Although fighting with Windows can be expensive time wise.
I take offense to the suggestion that Nobeltec or anyone's software should be pirated. The industry responds with dongles and other protection schemes such as encryption on charts. Over on the Windows side SeaClear II is a free choice and there are many low cost options on Windows. On the Mac side GPSNavX for US$59.95 won't break the bank.
Agree Macs are probably not the best choice for those on a tight budget, but then again neither is owning a boat! Although fighting with Windows can be expensive time wise.
I take offense to the suggestion that Nobeltec or anyone's software should be pirated. The industry responds with dongles and other protection schemes such as encryption on charts. Over on the Windows side SeaClear II is a free choice and there are many low cost options on Windows. On the Mac side GPSNavX for US$59.95 won't break the bank.
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA