Garmin POI Loader

3.0 stars

"No fuss; no trouble"

May 31, 2011  |   By arcfjss

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.2.1

Pros

Easy to use and does what it was intended to do. I was easily able to install several POI files downloaded from POI Factory (www.poi-factory.com).

Cons

I didn't have any problems with this software.

Summary

I had not problems using this Garmin software and would recommend it as a means to supplement the Garmin map information.

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1.0 stars

"Has never worked for my own CSV files"

March 8, 2011  |   By Alan Templeton

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.2.1

Pros

I have been able to load some CSV files downloaded from the internet. I have also been able to load GPI files that other applications created.

Cons

I have never been able to upload a CSV file that I have created. I have to use MacGarmin Tools to create files I can upload.

Summary

Marginally useful.

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3.0 stars

"I have only used it once"

February 26, 2011  |   By rickster24

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.2.1

Pros

I really have no great pro or con

Cons

I only see that it is an update

Summary

It helps you to keep your Garmin updated

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1.0 stars

"Does NOT work on PPC Macs - despite specs"

January 27, 2011  |   By Sugith1

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.2

Pros

Unable to install on PPC Mac, even though it says it can. When installer checks your system, a message comes up saying "This software requires Intel Mac."

Cons

Inaccurate specs. Does not run on PPC Macs.

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5.0 stars

"The POI Loader worked perfectly on my Mac G4"

October 14, 2010  |   By UrbanBassman--2008

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.1.0

Pros

Very easy to download and install. Even easier to use. My G4 Mac is running Tiger, 10.4.11

Cons

I have no complaints about the product

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5.0 stars

"Streetpilot c330"

July 28, 2007  |   By graffix

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.0.1

Summary

This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Works great with my Streetpilot c330. It was a simple process:
1. Download some POI files (I got them from poi-factory.com) and put them in a common folder
2. Connect your GPS to your Mac and turn it on
3. Fire up the POI Loader and point it at the folder you put the .gpx and .csv POI files in.
4. Click the button to upload them to the GPS (make sure your units of measurement are correct).
5. Voila!

I had no compatibility problems, unlike some of the previous commentators. I've been waiting for this program for about two years, and I'm glad it's finally here, and working.

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5.0 stars

"Still buggy"

June 29, 2007  |   By VersionTrackerUserOpinion

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.0.0.1 Beta

Summary

This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I have been trying the Mac POI Loader with my Nuvi 650. I have found the following problems:

1. After choosing my folder with POIs to upload I get the warning message "There is a data format error on line 115 of file . The data earlier in the file will be written, but no more data can be read from this file." When I select OK the warning closes. When I select Continue on the POI Loader window I get a spinning beachball followed by a closing of the application. The Custom POIs to upload and appear to work fine.

2. When I load the POIs to a SD card directly I get the same error message but the application uploads the files to the card without crashing at completion. Unlike the PC version of POI Loader I am never taken to a speed or redlight distance dialogue.

Bottom Line:
This beta will upload your Custom POIs but is not up to speed with the PC version yet.

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5.0 stars

"Still buggy"

June 29, 2007  |   By VersionTrackerUserOpinion

Version: Garmin POI Loader 2.0.0.1 Beta

Summary

This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I have been trying the Mac POI Loader with my Nuvi 650. I have found the following problems:

1. After choosing my folder with POIs to upload I get the warning message "There is a data format error on line 115 of file . The data earlier in the file will be written, but no more data can be read from this file." When I select OK the warning closes. When I select Continue on the POI Loader window I get a spinning beachball followed by a closing of the application. The Custom POIs to upload and appear to work fine.

2. When I load the POIs to a SD card directly I get the same error message but the application uploads the files to the card without crashing at completion. Unlike the PC version of POI Loader I am never taken to a speed or redlight distance dialogue.

Bottom Line:
This beta will upload your Custom POIs but is not up to speed with the PC version yet.

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