RouteBuddy 2.5 and USGS Topographic Maps

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 2.5, a major new update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X.

RouteBuddy 2.5 adds support for raster topographic maps, making it an ideal tool for hiking, geocaching, or other outdoor activities.

Topographic maps can be viewed side-by-side with vector-based road maps, and this release also provides improved compatibility with Google Earth and includes a free sample topographic map.

RouteBuddy’s topographic maps are based on high-quality USGS 1:24K paper maps, which have been seamlessly stitched together to form a single continuous digital map that covers entire states.

The RouteBuddy Store now offers seven states, including California and Georgia, at a special introductory price of $29.99.

Additional states will be available shortly, and complete coverage of the United States is planned before the end of the year.

RouteBuddy 2.5 is available immediately, and a free demo is available from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available worldwide, and start at $24.99.

Comprehensive detail about 2.5 and our Topographic Maps can be found here:

http://www.routebuddy.com/news/

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Thursday, 11 June 2009

RouteBuddy 2.3 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 2.3, a free update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X.

RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin, TomTom, and NMEA GPS devices – allowing users to manage and display their GPS data using high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release improves performance and reduces memory usage, and fixes several crashing bugs.

The RouteBuddy store can now be searched from within the application, and several cosmetic issues relating to map rendering have also been addressed.

RouteBuddy allows geo-data to be translated between a wide range of formats, and can import and export data as .loc, .gpx, .csv, .ov2, and .kml.

RouteBuddy 2.3 is available immediately, and a free demo is available from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available for several different territories, and are priced from $39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS, Geo-data, and Mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Friday, 23 January 2009

RouteBuddy 2.2 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 2.2, a free update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X.

RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin, TomTom, and NMEA GPS devices – allowing users to manage and display their GPS data using high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release greatly improves routing behavior and performance, and adds support for the SpaceNavigator controllers from 3Dconnexion.

Several cosmetic bugs have also been addressed, and maps can now be purchased directly from within the application.

RouteBuddy allows geo-data to be translated between a wide range of formats, and can import and export data as .loc, .gpx, .csv, .ov2, and .kml.

RouteBuddy 2.2 is available immediately, and a free demo is available from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available for several different territories, and are priced from $39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS, Geo-data, and Mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Thursday, 14 August 2008

RouteBuddy 2.1.1 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 2.1.1, a free update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X.

RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin, TomTom, and NMEA GPS devices – allowing users to manage and display their GPS data using high-precision vector-based road maps.

What’s new in this version:

• Added workaround for crash when a system voice is corrupt
• Fixed bug where BugReporter could submit old crash reports
• Fixed bug where RouteBuddy failed to launch on Mac OS X 10.4
• Fixed bug where Software Update could fail to report updates
• Fixed crash if BugReporter launched when user has no email address

RouteBuddy allows geo-data to be translated between a wide range of formats, and can import and export data as .loc, .gpx, .csv, .ov2, and .kml.

RouteBuddy 2.1.1 is available immediately, and a free demo is available from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available for several different territories, and are priced from $39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS, Geo-data, and Mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Monday, 09 June 2008

RouteBuddy 2.1 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 2.1, a free update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X.

RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin, TomTom, and NMEA GPS devices – allowing users to manage and display their GPS data using high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release adds a new caching system to greatly improve performance, provides additional route management and printing support, and can track your GPS location in real time.

Several crashing bugs have also been addressed, and searching and waypoint management have also been improved.

RouteBuddy allows geo-data to be translated between a wide range of formats, and can import and export data as .loc, .gpx, .csv, .ov2, and .kml.

RouteBuddy 2.1 is available immediately, and a free demo is available from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available for several different territories, and are priced from $39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS, Geo-data, and Mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Monday, 02 June 2008

RouteBuddy 2.0 released

RouteBuddy releases version 2.0; it’s like iTunes for your GPS!

RouteBuddy brings the GPS world together having evolved into the leading consumer and business application for managing GPS data and digital maps.

As iTunes tamed millions of music files across the world into a recognizable and orderly file structure, so RouteBuddy takes command of GPS data management on Apple’s Mac computers.

The thousands of POIs that are installed on personally owned Mac compatible GPS devices can now be safely backed up and managed on users computers. Creating a new journey is made so much easier when a GPS user can see the big picture on their computer and by using large screen management on a Mac. For analysis and creation of new routes and tracks from users geo-data files, as well as export to GPS, work is made easy and simple when done in RouteBuddy. Conversely at the end of any journey the transfer of collected data into RouteBuddy for later use, sharing in the geo-community, or creating new Waypoints, Routes or Tracks for profitable means, just couldn’t be any easier.

On the internet web sites are heavily laden with collection after collection of freely offered or small fee downloads of POIs, interesting Routes for vehicles, and a wealth of Tracks for those who want to maximise their outdoor lifestyle when exploring new trails. Never before has it been possible to successfully manage, let alone sort or store geo-data, in an effective and easy manner and then, with a simple click, send it to your favorite GPS device.

RouteBuddy 2.0 offers powerful management of geo-data and combined with its online store of an ever growing collection of road maps from around the world has become essential tool for getting greater use and productivity out of any Mac compatible GPS supported by RouteBuddy. A GPS on its own does what it does but by combining a GPS with RouteBuddy gives any user a creative and powerful combination of software and hardware which truly breaks the mould.

RouteBuddy, powerful digital map and geo-data management software running on Apple’s advanced OS X Leopard, bringing to life your plans, travels and adventures. RouteBuddy puts you in control of your maps, and the valuable geographic location data you create or collect along the way.

RouteBuddy – Way to go!...

RouteBuddy 2.0 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/download/

The RouteBuddy Application costs US$99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Maps are available for a number of different countries, priced from US$39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered the development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS and Mapping solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at:

Email:

Web: http://www.routebuddy.com/

Monday, 14 January 2008

RouteBuddy 1.5 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.5, a free update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X. This release addresses several compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, and improves performance during routing calculations.

Several crashing bugs have also been addressed, as well as an issue where preference changes may not have been saved.

RouteBuddy allows geo-data to be translated between a wide range of formats, and can import and export data as .loc, .gpx, .csv, .ov2, and .kml.

RouteBuddy 1.5 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded here.

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

RouteBuddy 1.4 released

RouteBuddy are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.4.

This release adds support for Garmin Nuvi and Zumo devices, as well as beta support for several TomTom devices (including the popular “Go” and “Rider” models).

For details on how to use the new Navigation feature go to the navigate page in our online manual.

Data can now be imported or exported in a wide range of formats, including CSV or KML for use with Microsoft Excel or Google Earth. Historically RouteBuddy could import .LOC and .GPX files but now should you wish Import ‘and Export’ then RouteBuddy now supports .LOC .GPX .KML/KMZ and .CSV (Garmin Format).

RouteBuddy’s extended data support is good news for Mac GeoCachers, planners of Walking, Cycling and Driving trips, extended support for Google Earth and for those who wish to download large POI sets of .CSV files such as multiple hotel, speed camera and gas station locations sourced from freely available online content. All data files can be imported into RouteBuddy via easy ‘drag and drop’ and then sent to your Garmin or TomTom device over USB for use on the road or trail.

For more detail on how to import and export data please go to the File Import and Export page in our online manual.

Thursday, 06 September 2007

RouteBuddy 1.3 released

RouteBuddy are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.3.

This release provides turn-by-turn routing with visual navigation to waypoints or points of interest. Navigation support includes off-route recovery, and spoken turn instructions using Mac OS X’s built-in speech synthesis.

Route information now includes turn instructions, fractional miles, and the display of road names on mouse hover. A full list of changes for this release is available here.

For details on how to use the new Navigation feature go to the Using Atlas page in our online manual.

Tuesday, 17 July 2007

RouteBuddy 1.2.1 released

RouteBuddy are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.2.1. This release fixes several crashing bugs, improves performance with large waypoint lists, and provides additional control over routing behaviour. Calculated routes are now saved between sessions, and several new Garmin models are now correctly identified. A full list of changes for this release is available CP_LINK(versions,here).

Monday, 14 May 2007

RouteBuddy 1.2 released

RouteBuddy are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.2, a major update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X. RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin GPS devices, and allows users to manage and display their GPS data together with a set of high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release adds the following features

• Address searching
• Improved routing
• New compressed map format which uses up to 50% less space
• Additional identifiers for new Garmin devices
• Added 1km radius to POI search
• Addresses over twenty minor issues

RouteBuddy 1.2 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/routebuddy/download/

The RouteBuddy Application costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. RouteBuddy Maps to use with the Application are available for number of different countries and are priced from $39.50.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at support@routebuddy.com

http://www.routebuddy.com/

Wednesday, 04 April 2007

RouteBuddy 1.1.2 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.1.2, a maintenance update to their powerful GPS mapping program for Mac OS X. RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin GPS devices, and allows users to manage and display their GPS data together with a set of high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release adds the following features :

• Increases compatability with Garmin GPS devices
• Improves display of time samples
• Improves display of multi-byte character strings
• Fixes a bug causing crashes while printing
• Adds identification for NMEA devices from Delorme, Pharos, and Holux

RouteBuddy 1.1.2 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/routebuddy/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X.

By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS solutions for Mac users.

RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at support@routebuddy.com

http://www.routebuddy.com/

Wednesday, 06 December 2006

RouteBuddy 1.1.1 released

RouteBuddy Ltd are pleased to announce the release of RouteBuddy 1.1.1, an update to their innovative new GPS mapping program for Mac OS X. RouteBuddy provides native Mac OS X support for Garmin GPS devices, and allows users to manage and display their GPS data together with a set of high-precision vector-based road maps.

This release adds the following features :

• Support for importing Geocache or GPX data
• Additional control over GPS status and position display
• NMEA device detection dramatically improved
• Now displays altitude for all non-Garmin devices
• Addresses over thirty minor issues

RouteBuddy 1.1.1 is available immediately, and a free demo can be downloaded from:

http://www.routebuddy.com/routebuddy/download/

RouteBuddy costs $99.50, and requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

About RouteBuddy Ltd

Founded in 2005, RouteBuddy Ltd have pioneered development of native GPS mapping software for Mac OS X. By bringing high-precision vector map data to Apple’s unique platform, RouteBuddy aim to take full advantage of native Mac OS X technologies such as Quartz graphics and multi-processing to develop powerful new GPS solutions for Mac users. RouteBuddy Ltd are based in the U.K., and can be contacted at support@routebuddy.com

http://www.routebuddy.com/

Friday, 06 October 2006