Suunto Computers and logging for MAC

[mixahl]

does anyone know if there is a software option for logging your dives from a suunto d6 to a mac? thanks everyone!

[mixahl]

no ideas? anyone?

[CC1020]

As a fellow Mac and Suunto user, I am sorry to say that I don't think there is anything out there that will allow you to use DiveManager directly. You could try using BootCamp, so that your computer acts like a PC, but I have heard mixed reviews about this as well. I just take my Cobra into my shop, and have them download the log and print it out for me. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... if there is anyone out there who knows of a workaround, I'd love to hear about it too.

[reactive]

Try this:

DiveLog

I wish there was some kind of mac software out there for my Geo.

[CompuDude]

Suunto doesn't officially deal with Macs. Fortunately, some folks wrote MacDiveLog, which reactive linked above. That's pretty much the only Mac-native option for Suunto, AFAIK.

[mixahl]

Thanks! this is great help...

[reactive]

I have one of the new macbooks, but I would have to have to install windows on it just for the sole purpose of synching my Geo. I wish more companies out there supported macs.

[mixahl]

As the MAC gains more market share, the companies will pay more attention to us!!!!

[Crysis]

I am a die hard Linux and MAC user, working with them professionally every day. I would suggest trying Parallels for MAC. It will allow you to install a Windows partition that is bootable right from your desktop. I actually run windows in a window on my mac with no issues. Depending on how much memory you have, and the compatibility of the usb interface of the computer, you should not have any issues installing the software and drivers on the partition. I do not yet have a dive computer with a pc interface, so i cannot test this. However, i am purchasing a new one within the next month and will keep you posted as to how the software works with the mac.

(Once you go MAC, you never go back.)

BTW you can download a trial of Parallels from Run Windows on Mac OS X - with no rebooting!

It is a fully working copy you can fully test for about 20 days before deciding to buy it for 79.99. (Its worth it if you ask me).

Hope that helps you!

Your local MAC freak. Chris.

[reactive]

Originally Posted by Crysis

I am a die hard Linux and MAC user, working with them professionally every day. I would suggest trying Parallels for MAC. It will allow you to install a Windows partition that is bootable right from your desktop. I actually run windows in a window on my mac with no issues. Depending on how much memory you have, and the compatibility of the usb interface of the computer, you should not have any issues installing the software and drivers on the partition. I do not yet have a dive computer with a pc interface, so i cannot test this. However, i am purchasing a new one within the next month and will keep you posted as to how the software works with the mac.

(Once you go MAC, you never go back.)

BTW you can download a trial of Parallels from Run Windows on Mac OS X - with no rebooting!

It is a fully working copy you can fully test for about 20 days before deciding to buy it for 79.99. (Its worth it if you ask me).

Hope that helps you!

Your local MAC freak. Chris.

When I first got my macbook, I was looking for a reason to intall windows on it, just because it was cool. To be honest, I haven't found a real reason for me to install it now. I love OSX and I really don't want to use windows anymore. Not even to synch my dive computer. I will wait for something like MacDiveLog and if it never comes, then I'll just keep logging them manually.

Thanks for the info on parallels though. I actually have a copy at work that I used to eye up, but lost interest in it. I know it's really nice if you're a developer and you're writing software for "good ole windows" For me, just synching my dive computer isn't worth the hard drive space on my mac to justify installing windows.