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Fixes include:

• Added finding partial street names to Find Address
• Updated city search to work for 'City, State' queries
• Fixed issue where some route calculations could hang interminably
• Fixed 'Displaying results within...' string not updating for empty find results
• Fixed crashes that could happen while importing from a file or receiving from a device
• Fixed routes received from some devices causing crashes
• Fixed various find crashes

Garmin has just released an update to their latest OS X mapping software, Garmin Bobcat

If you are still on a version before 2007, it is worth the update as it solves a number of annoying crashes (it is beta after all) - especially during find operations. I also found that searches are much faster now and the beta application behaves more reliable than ever before.

Here is the deal: You have this fancy GPS device but all the software is for Windows. Not so with Garmin GPS devices - their software is fully functional on Mac OS X. I have been able to upgrade the firmware on my Nuvi 710 as well as install updated maps to it.

Project: Bobcat
Bobcat allows you to search for points of interest (POIs), create and organize waypoints, routes and tracks, and easily send them to your Garmin GPS. Bobcat is the Windows equivalent to MapRoute - just a lot prettier.

MapInstall
Allows you to install maps on your Garmin GPS device.

POI Loader
POI Loader is free software for your Mac that helps you upload customized points of interest (POIs) to your compatible Garmin GPS — add the latest restaurants, safety camera locations, tourist destinations and more. You can find the South African POI data here.

WebUpdater
Make sure you're making the most of your GPS by running our latest software. Check the WebUpdater for the latest firmware release.

Remember to download MapConverter for Windows to convert your unlocked PC maps for use on your Mac

During my migration from the dark side, I had to overcome a few challenges to make all my gadgets and software work.

I was fascinated to find, that Garmin supports Mac OSX completely and they even have a brilliant blog - http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/applemac/index.html.

For the Garmin savvy, you will be delighted to find the Windows equivalent of POI Loader and Web Updater. Even better, you will find BobCat, the OS X version of MapSource. I think the application is still in beta and therefore does not support the clipping and synchronization of map-portions. This is not really a great deal, since I have the whole map of Southern Africa on the SD-card.

Garmin Bobcat functions the same way as MapSource and the interface is in typical OS X fashion more polished. Was great to see that I could upgrade my Nuvi 710 to the latest version via the MBA.