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Garmin Connect - Mac Update

UPDATE 10 MARCH 2009: In case you were wondering, the ANT Agent is compatible on the Mac. The only limitation is sending Courses and Workouts from Garmin Connect to the FR405. This is also a limitation on the PC.

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For all the Mac users out there, this update is for you.  I'm sure you've seen the Garmin Connect Status Page, describing the time line for the release dates of Garmin Connect.  So yes, beginning 21 May you will have full access to MotionBased . . . er, Garmin Connect features! 

UPDATE - Please note that the Forerunner 405 will NOT be supported on the Mac until later this year.  We apologise for any confusion.

Until then, here are a few things to consider when using MotionBased:

1. If you've not already done so, you must upgrade to Safari 3 or begin using the Firefox browser.
2. You must download and install the Garmin Communicator Plugin for Mac.
3. You must upload via the Garmin Communicator Plugin.  The old Mac Web Agent is end-of-life.

Any non-GPS activities are rejected upon upload.  This includes failed recording attempts, old activities that have been over written by new activities, and of course indoor activities.  In other words, if you have a non-GPS activity on your device it will cause an error and even your GPS-enabled/outdoor activities will be prevented from uploading.  If you receive an error of "file too large" when uploading, or the "Max Size" error in the Upload Status tab, you've probably got some non-GPS activities recorded on your device.  Delete these indoor/non-GPS activities from your device and you should be able to upload. 

Check out the Mac Page at MotionBased for more details.

The OFFICIAL Garmin Connect Update

UPDATE 5 March 2009: We have posted an update to the Garmin Connect Status Page. We are very sorry that we missed this latest deadline and we hesitate to give further updates with promises of release dates. We realize that we have not handled the updates properly and we are sorry for missed release dates and sloppy updates. You the customer deserve better. We do hope to provide better with the migration and release planned for mid-April.  Thank you for bearing with us, and we hope you accept our apologies.

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You've waited a long time.  And, for the most part, you've been really patient.  So here it is, the official count down to the Garmin Connect release dates.

26 February 2008 - Garmin Connect released for use with the new Edge series.  The new Edge will be in the hands of customers sometime this weekend.  Three days ago we opened up support for the Edge 605 and 705.  Edge 605 & 705 users will be able to upload to Garmin Connect after recording their first activity.  Those with the new Edge will also be able to upload to MotionBased.  You are more than welcome to upload to both sites, just keep in mind that you'll duplicate activities to manage once the final migration of MotionBased to Garmin Connect takes place in the coming months.

9 April 2008 - Garmin Connect to support the new Forerunner 405.  The next phase of Garmin Connect support will include the new Forerunner 405.  Those using this device will only be able to upload to Garmin Connect; MotionBased will NOT support the FR405.  Mac users will also need to wait a little longer for Garmin Connect support with their 405's.  The Forerunner 405 uses the ANT Agent for uploads.  Mac support for the ANT Agent is scheduled for late 2008. 

21 May 2008 - Garmin Connect to support all of Garmin's GPS USB devices.  All customers will upload to Garmin Connect.  All uploads to MotionBased will cease.  You will login to Garmin Connect with the same username and password you used for MotionBased.  All of your old activities will have been migrated form MotionBased to Garmin Connect by our team. 

Migration of MotionBased to Garmin Connect

• We migrate all of your history to the new site; you need to do nothing.
• Login to Garmin Connect with the same username and password you've used with MotionBased.
• All MB links will be redirected to Garmin Connect.
• All MB Viewports will be redirected to Garmin Connect.
• Garmin Connect will support all Garmin Fitness devices, most handheld USB devices, and all ANT Agent devices (with the exception of the ANT Agent on the Mac until late 2008).

Subscriptions

• We will remove the "Most recent 10 activities" and open up your entire history.  All customers will have access to their entire history.
• Garmin Connect Plus will be offered for those customers wanting access to premium features (features TBD).
• The annual subscription for Garmin Connect Plus will be US$40.00.  We will not offer a monthly subscription.
• For MotionBased subscribers with an Annual Standard Subscription (not monthly), we will convert your account to Garmin Connect Plus and extend your subscription for one year past the expiration date of your current account for FREE.

For status updates on the new Garmin Connect site, please refer to the Garmin Connect Status Page.