Hi,
There are several previous threads on this. Here's one:
Ambit and desktop software
To clarify....
Moves
link will get the data from the watch to PC/Mac without an internet connection.
The xml files are stored on the PC, and uploaded to Moves
count later when you do get an internet connection.
The xml files on your laptop can also be read by 3rd party software running locally on your laptop.
- For the PC, there is at least Neotrack and Sportracks. Maybe others soon.
- For the Mac, there is rubitrack.
These should allow for watch data review - like HR, Elevation. However I don't believe that any of them locally cache the map/satellite images, so your GPS tracks will be there but not really useful without an internet connection.
Note though, that after finally synching with Movescount, the xml files are periodically deleted, so you'll want to grab them quickly or else duplicate them.
also note that currently only the online Movescount can edit and control the watch configurations, and settings.
Other then Mac/PC, I've not seen any other ways to review or upload data.