Macsync

lucevans · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:10 am Post subject: Macsync

Okay...sorry if the subject line got all you Mac users excited - nothing to report, I just wanted to keep this subject on the radar since 1 in 10 of us are not yet supported with sync software. I don't want this to sound like an attack on Satmap because overall I think they are a great company with a real passion for what they do, but neither do I want this issue to remain on the back burner.
Has anyone spoken to them recently about this subject? What's the latest estimated timeframe for delivery of Macsync?

-Rob

Darren · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:33 am Post subject:

Damn you did raise my hopes briefly there! I need to get in touch with them on unrelated matters tomorrow so will raise the subject of Mac support also.
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HJC · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:36 am Post subject:

Well I have been pushing a good deal recently, and I have had an exchange of emails with Satmap.
They assure me that they have a chap working on the matter all the time! When the break through comes they will be shouting it from the roof tops as they are very keen indeed to resolve the situation.

My concern is that no time scale was given or suggested, we have been waiting now since at least Jan 2008 ( it was promised even before then).
I do not doubt they are very keen to sort the problem,But what is the problem? I get the feeling it is quite massive! for if there is a wee laddie beavering away full time, one would have hoped a time frame would be in the pipeline unless it just ain't working ' Sad

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Darren I would love to hear how they respond when you raise the subject

lucevans · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject:

Wonderful. The new version of Satsync (Wed 10th June 2009) now supports Windows 7 - an operating system that hasn't even been released - but still no MacSync. I'm getting fed up with this.

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HJC · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Now this is interesting' Wink

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mikealder · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject:

But that app is of no use what so ever to a Satap Active 10 owner, whilst I appreciate you like the application and might be involved in developing/ testing it some of the posts are begining to appear as spam as they have no relevance to this forum section - Mike

sjdwheeler · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

At least we've got Snow Leopard and Opera 10 to keep us entertained.

It would be nice for Satmap to recognise that a few of us (at least) opted for the Active 10 on the basis that it operates independently of a PC (pre SatSync) and that we were given the promise of Mac compatibility. They're doing themselves no favours.

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The FAQ's currently say "We are planning on releasing a Mac version of SatSYNC later in the year." So, not long to wait now then! Really I'm baffled why this has become such a saga, and one that reflects badly on the company. There are several really nice Mac GPS programs out there, in particular TrailRunner and rubiTrack, which import and export gpx files to a connected device - except SatMap of course - it can't be that much of a leap to pull something, anything, together to at least be able to upload gpx routes into the SatMap.

lucevans · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject:

I think the problem is this: the active 10 is a windows mobile device and so the interfacing is all based around microsoft's activesync module, which was designed from the outset to play nice with microsoft's operating systems (well, not that nice, but in theory at least) and to shun microsoft's competitors (especially Apple). Whilst it should be possible to write an interface for OS X, this would probably have to be done from scratch, and very carefully in order to avoid copyright infringement of microsoft's proprietary code. It would also probably be pretty complicated (effectively, it'd be a windows-emulator in order to con the A10 into talking to it).
None of this is to excuse Satmap - they really shouldn't promise things they can't deliver, but I suspect that this is the reason for the inordinate delay.
I just wish they (Satmap) would realise that telling their loyal customers why the product is delayed would be so much more acceptable to us than the stony silence.

Darren · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

Or just design the software so that tracks can be imported/exported from/to an SD card. No need for sync software at all then and OS independent?
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