Golf - GolfLogix Garmin GPS

List Price: $299.95
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Manufacturer: GolfLogix

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Sports
Brand: Golflogix
Color: Black 2008
EAN: 5060035621927
Feature: User-friendly, golf-oriented GPS unit for displaying key yardage distances on the course
Label: GolfLogix
Manufacturer: GolfLogix
Model: GPS-8
Publisher: GolfLogix
Release Date: 2008-02-20
Studio: GolfLogix

Features

User-friendly, golf-oriented GPS unit for displaying key yardage distances on the course
Calculates instant, precise distances to the front, center, and back of greens, plus hazards; unit holds up to 20 courses with more than 21,800 available
1.25-by-2.25-inch LCD offers excellent visibility in direct sunlight; waterproof and shockproof
Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 and Mac OS X; up to 22 hours of battery life
Includes belt/bag clip, USB-serial cable, and AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

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Editorial Reviews:

Enjoy the advantage of GPS mapping on the golf course with the GolfLogix GPS-8 handheld unit, which calculates and displays distances to the front, center and back of every green along with hazards. The most precise, durable and user-friendly golf GPS on the market, this new version of the GolfLogix now recognizes what course you are playing automatically.

You get the distance to the front/center/back of green for each hole.

The GolfLogix GPS-8 includes Garmin's high sensitivity, 12-channel GPS receiver which ensures faster satellite acquisition time and superior accuracy. Nicely compact in your hand, it weighs 5.3 ounces with batteries and measures 1.2 inches thin. The case is 100 percent waterproof (submersible in water per IPX7 standard tests) and is shock-proof and impact-resistant for rugged outdoor use. The large LCD screen (1.25 by 2.25 inches) has a 64 x 128 pixel resolution and features excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts and backlight screen setting for dark playing conditions.

Wherever you are on the course, GolfLogix displays the key distances to hazards and the green in big bold numbers all on a sleek black palm-sized device. The screen advances automatically to all of the targets on the golf course so there are no buttons to push or lasers to point during your round. The GolfLogix GPS-8 can store the following data on each hole: front/center/back of green; hazards; bunkers; water; lay-ups; and carries.

Easily download course data using the GolfLogix software, and store up to 20 courses in the GPS-8 at one time.

The included, simple-to-use software lets you download up to 20 golf course maps on your unit at one time. Simply connect your GolfLogix GPS to your personal computer, and the software walks you through a few easy steps to download golf course maps from the GolfLogix database of more than 15,000 golf courses. The software is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista as well as Mac OS X (Tiger/Leopard). Download your favorite course for free or become a member for a low annual subscription fee and gain access to the entire worldwide database.

Other features include:

Distance of last shot feature
Large number displays that are easy to read for all ages and eye-visions
Personalized name on main screens for security and anti-theft
Displays in yards or meters
Includes multi-use belt or bag clip
GolfLogix Course Manager software with USB drivers
1-year warranty

What are the advantages of GolfLogix GPS versus other yardage devices?
A handheld GPS device, such as GolfLogix GPS, offers more flexibility during a typical round of golf. You can bring the GPS to the ball and get more accurate distance data. Unlike other laser devices, there is no need to point and aim or have a direct line of sight to the hazard or hole.

How do I get golf course maps on my GolfLogix GPS?
Included with your initial purchase is access to download a single golf course map of your choice. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide located in the box to download the Course Manager Software from the GolfLogix Web site. Then follow the registration and activation screens on your computer to obtain your free golf course map. With a $29.95 annual membership, you can download an unlimited amount of golf courses worldwide (currently more than 15,000 in the database) and have access to GolfLogix product enhancements and upgrades.

Is using a GPS distance device allowed under USGA regulations?
The USGA and R&A both recently sanctioned the use of satellite-based yardage measuring devices during competition. Specifically, decision 14-3/0.5 allows a committee to permit the use of distance measuring devices by Local Rule. Golfers should check with their golf professional prior to use in a USGA sanctioned event. GPS devices have always been permitted in handicap scoring in recreational rounds.

What's in the Box?
GolfLogix GPS, USB cable, belt/bag clip, 2 AA alkaline batteries, printed instructions

Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: Over a year user of this GPS
Comment: I bought this GPS because with one touch of the button, I could walk off my distance of my last shot. This is very helpful to me when it came to figuring out club distances for my irons and drivers.

I wasn't interested in fancy pictures and colorized screens. If you're into that kind of golf GPS, this one isn't for you. This gives you accurate distances to the front, center and back of the green. When distances are compared to other comparable golf GPS units, I found that the Golf Logix is within 2-5 yards of their readings. It know when you are going to the next hole and gives you distances to the hazards from your current location on the tee box. If the course is set up with left and right hazards, you will see a list of them including the distance to them. So if there is a water hazard on the right and bunkers on the left you will see "R Water 180", "L Bunker 210". If there is a dogleg, it will give you a distance to that too.

The other thing I liked was I can store up to 20 different courses. As the GPS aligns itself, it will know what golf course you are closest to and select that course if you have it stored on your GPS. Courses are updated from Golf Logix. Usually you will get a message when you hook up your GPS to update or load courses that a course has been updated. I let my yearly service expire but I could have unlimited downloads of courses throughout the United States. I not sure of the price but if I remember correctly, this was $29.99 for one year. Course updates were free. Downloaded courses stay on your computer as long as you have the software installed.

It takes 2 AA batteries that allows me to change them at a moments notice if the unit does exhaust its current power supply. I did purchase the leather case (comes with a hanging sprint hook) which does make removing the batteries a little more challenging, but protects the GPS from scratches and the weather. I always bring and extra set of batteries with me. I can usually get 2 to 3 rounds out of a set of fresh AA's (without the backlight on).

For the price I felt it has done the job for me for golf course distance management. The numbers are large and readable. I've used this unit for over a year now and I don't go golfing without it. Worth every penny.

Golf rounds this year: 25
Handicap: 20

Customer Rating:

Summary: GolfLogic GPS perfect door prize for golf outing!
Comment: I purchased the GolfLogic GPS to give away as a door prize for a charitable golf outing ... it was a huge success! The winner has been using it regularly ever since and is very satisfied.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Garmin 8 GPS
Comment: I upgraded to this newer model and like it very much. I like the fact that I don't have to tell it what course I am on, it finds it on its own. Storing 20 courses and not 10 is an improvement and I've used golf gps the "length of last drive" feature frequently. Good unit!

Customer Rating:

Summary: Lack of Customer Service Support
Comment: The customer service support on this product was terrible. When I received this product I worked with customer service because I could not get the device to communciated with the USB port on my computer. We narrowed it down to an issue with the serial to USB cable. I attempted for three weeks and a number of different customer service reps. to send me a new cable, each time the rep. would tell me that the cable had been mailed to me but I never received the cable. I finally contact Amazon and have since returned the unit for full credit. If this is a clue to Garmin's customer service then I will be very hesitant in purchasing any products manufactured by Garmin!!!

Customer Rating:

Summary: Golf gps
Comment: I was a little apprehensive that this might be difficult to program and use. I hate wasting time with that kind of stuff. Well, it was as easy as it could be. Loading the courses took just a few minutes and was very simple. Using it is also very easy. My buddies have other brands. During a round we checked with each other to verify accuracy of distance. At my play level I do not need the shape of the green or color images. Just need to know how far to get to or past a hazard or how far to the green. This does it. This GolLogix is very accurate and the price was a lot less than they paid for theirs with features I don't need. I would recommend this to anyone.

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