TrailRunner 3.1, TrailRunner mini and the Mac App Store
08.02.11 16:37 Filed in: Features
So it's done. TrailRunner got a small brother called TrailRunner mini and the little is available in the Mac App Store.
So this raises some questions and I'll try to give answers to these:
What is the difference between TrailRunner 3 and TrailRunner mini
If you are accustomed to TrailRunner 3, TrailRunner mini is the routes mode with the streets network editor only. In addition TrailRunner mini can automatically publish routes to your iPhone (or to be more precise: RaceBunny for iOS).
Why TrailRunner mini?
The idea and benefit behind TrailRunner mini is the following:
For users: Have a simple route planner that is not as feature bloated as TrailRunner 3.
For me: TrailRunner 3 is huge. Too huge to migrate into more modern technologies at once. So I require a smaller project that includes all core technologies and aspects but not in as many different application modes. And, TrailRunner mini and RaceBunny for the iOS share the same foundation. Something that is impossible with TrailRunner 3 technology.
What will TrailRunner 4 be like
TrailRunner mini teaches me some tricks I can apply to TrailRunner 3 as soon as they are mature. This will be the moment when the migration to TrailRunner 4 will occur. The two brothers together lay the groundwork for a future sibling.
Should I buy both versions?
No, you should not. If you consider yourself an expert routing freak with a GPS on your wrist, use TrailRunner 3 and support me as you can. If TrailRunner 3 is too complicated for your partner, make a gift to her/him with a TrailRunner mini license.
As both applications can import/export fully contained GPX files (with some extensions for TR3 still in the pipeline but not far away), everything is interchangeable — or should be.
But please note: This all is work in progress so I hope for your understanding and notes — should something not work as you expect. But you may know me and hopefully you also know that I try my best to keep you up and running.
And please consider: TrailRunner mini has no diary! No GPS activities import. No heart-rate and body metrics display. It's a simple routing App.
But I am still interested in TrailRunner mini
Well, watch what the little can do: Video
So this raises some questions and I'll try to give answers to these:
What is the difference between TrailRunner 3 and TrailRunner mini
If you are accustomed to TrailRunner 3, TrailRunner mini is the routes mode with the streets network editor only. In addition TrailRunner mini can automatically publish routes to your iPhone (or to be more precise: RaceBunny for iOS).
Why TrailRunner mini?
The idea and benefit behind TrailRunner mini is the following:
For users: Have a simple route planner that is not as feature bloated as TrailRunner 3.
For me: TrailRunner 3 is huge. Too huge to migrate into more modern technologies at once. So I require a smaller project that includes all core technologies and aspects but not in as many different application modes. And, TrailRunner mini and RaceBunny for the iOS share the same foundation. Something that is impossible with TrailRunner 3 technology.
What will TrailRunner 4 be like
TrailRunner mini teaches me some tricks I can apply to TrailRunner 3 as soon as they are mature. This will be the moment when the migration to TrailRunner 4 will occur. The two brothers together lay the groundwork for a future sibling.
No, you should not. If you consider yourself an expert routing freak with a GPS on your wrist, use TrailRunner 3 and support me as you can. If TrailRunner 3 is too complicated for your partner, make a gift to her/him with a TrailRunner mini license.
As both applications can import/export fully contained GPX files (with some extensions for TR3 still in the pipeline but not far away), everything is interchangeable — or should be.
But please note: This all is work in progress so I hope for your understanding and notes — should something not work as you expect. But you may know me and hopefully you also know that I try my best to keep you up and running.
And please consider: TrailRunner mini has no diary! No GPS activities import. No heart-rate and body metrics display. It's a simple routing App.
But I am still interested in TrailRunner mini
Well, watch what the little can do: Video
