GISTEQ Mac software now available

The basic version is free to download, the Pro version costs $25 (and is a separate license from the Windows Pro version).

http://www.gisteq.com/MACsoftware.php

The long-awaited PhotoTrackr Mac version is finally here. We are proud to announce that PhotoTrackr Mac is free for all PhotoTrackr users.

In addition to provide a photo geotagging tool for Mac users, PhotoTrackr Mac version also comes with extensive photo management features, such as basic photo editing tools, Flash slideshow maker, photo web album, and Google web gallery, etc.

GISTEQ models include the DPL700 PhotoTrackr Lite, as well as the CD111 and CD110BT (Bluetooth).
You can see my comparison review of the DPL700 for more information.

The Mac software is actually a special version of JetPhoto that adds a GISTEQ driver.  I have to say hasn't in the past JetPhoto hasn't been my favourite photo manager, but I will take another look.

If you go to the JetPhoto page, it lists JetPhoto compatible GPSes, with the new entry

- GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr (Tested on PC, also provides special edition for Mac)

Looks from the newswires that the official release was yesterday (July 28, 2008).  The install file itself is dated July 17, 2008.  Version is 3.0.1 G

Comments

[Jaap van der Veen]

Purchased a GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr Lite yesterday.

Installed the bundled software on XP (using Parallels). Installation went ok.

Receive an error message when trying to write modified settings to the device.

Receive a message complaining that the log file (downloaded by the bundled software!) has the wrong format . . .

MacOS 10.5.4; installed the software downloaded from the GiSTEQ website. Software is unable to connect to the device, urges me to disconnect, reconnect and start the device again.

Somehow I get the impression this unit is DOA. Will return the device to the store. Disappointing.

[Ethan]

Very disappointing. Same problem as Jaap van der Veen, above.

I purchased this unit based on the fact that it has a rechargeable battery and can be plugged in in a car, as well as the ability to be used on a Mac. Doesn't work at all, and GiSTEQ is silent on the forums.

[Dave Macaulay]

GiSTEQ is releasing a new version of their PhotoTracker GPS device, which adds geotagging information to digital photos. The $69 PhotoTrackr Mini DPL900 is smaller and less expensive than previous versions, and it has been redesigned to look more like a typical USB thumb drive. Most importantly, it has increased Mac compatibility and added RAW file support.
http://www.macworld.com/article/143501/2009/10/phototrackrmini.html

This unit will ship in November 2009. I don't know what's meant by Support RAW format (optional).
http://www.gisteq.com/PhotoTrackr/PhotoTrackrDPL900.php