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(More customer reviews)I purchased an SG 3 and like it very much. It has a relatively large viewing window that can be backlit when desired. I purchased the Skycaddie because of the number of professionally mapped courses on their website. I would like to be able to program course features like bunkers, etc. but that information only seems available on their professionally mapped courses. At least one of their competitors alows you to input that data on any course. Like one of the others who reviewed this product, I could not get the unit to sync with the website through my computer. I wasted an hour and a half trying and came very close to returning the unit. Customer service is not available in the evening and I did not receive a reply to my email to their website. However, I did figure out how to get around the problem that I encountered. When in the registration box, input aaaaa, bbbbb or other meaningless information. It will then bring up a form to edit your informtion. Make the changes at that time and you should be on your way. You will have to enter a valid email address and possibly one other bit of information; the reply will inform you. I would also like to see a less expensive cart mount. Seventy dollars is expensive. A carry case for the handheld and the mount would be nice. One person who rated the product did not like the fact that skygolf charges an annual fee. They do make it known up front that they charge an annual fee. At least one competitor does not charge for this service. Skycaddie had all of the courses that I play in their system. I think that a flat rate of $25 per year would be a fair price to cover all of their courses world wide. Instead, owners must choose from a few different pricing options. I would think that the inceasing competition in this market will eventually force them to reduce the cost of their annual fee options. I also did not appreciate having to purchase an extended warranty in order to have the unit covered the first full year. The company should be willing to stand behind their product.If you are considering purchasing a GPS for golf, I suggest visiting the company websites to see if your courses are in their system and to understand their pricing policies.
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Product Description:
Ideal for traveling golfers, the full-featured SkyCaddie SG3 Golf GPS has a durable, water-resistant shell for playing in all conditions and is powered by 2 AA batteries--which eliminates the need for carrying chargers and cables while traveling. It's also equipped with the patented IntelliGreen technology, enabling golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach, both on or off the fairway. Part of SkyCaddie's exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagle's eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course.
The SkyCaddie SG3 offers a high-performance GPS receiver with a satellite-based augmentation system for accuracy. Other features include a programmable memory module to store thousands of targets, auto-hole advance, large grayscale LCD display, built-in atomic time, and up to 12 hours of continuous use from two AA batteries.
With an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan (not included with purchase of device), you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Three different levels of memberships are available, based on how many courses you want to store and play. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front, center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie's quick set-up module, which takes about 10 seconds.
Specifications:
Display: 160 x 120 pixels
Fairway targets: Yes
IntelliGreen: Yes
Accuracy: <2.5 yards
Course memory: 10 courses
Water resistant: Yes
Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (requires USB port and Internet access)
Power: 2 AA batteries, up to 12 hours of continuous use
Weight: 5.8 ounces
Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches
What's in the Box?
SkyCaddie SG3, 2 alkaline AA batteries, USB cable, belt clip, user guide, installation CD
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can the SG3 give me the distance to the pin?
A: The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide.
About SkyGolf
SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets, and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf: "How far?" While respecting the game's traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers' enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game.
The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun.
The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf's vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.
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