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| GolfLogix GPS by GARMIN (2007 Model) | 
 enlarge | Brand: GolfLogix
Category: Sports
List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $199.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (106 reviews)
Sales Rank: 453
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.9 x 2.8
MPN: GOLFGPS08
Model: GLXGPS
UPC: 781222920764
EAN: 0781222920764
ASIN: B000X54QQQ
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Good general guide - Don't expect extreme accuracy June 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've only been using the product for a month or so. My conclusions are only based on using it 7 or 8 times. My opinion might change after I've had a chance to use it more.
First I want to say that the product works as advertised and it's a sturdy, reliable product. The 2007 Golflogix doesn't have the last shot feature. You might consider the 2008 model to get that added feature.
One reason for my purchase was to speed play. It comes with a belt clip which I clipped to the back of the cart for quick review while selecting a club. Just like a cell phone belt clip it's easy to pop off and carry with you to your ball (if you can't drive to the ball). Obviously if you're walking you'll want to find a place to clip it to your bag. It can be slow to settle on the yardage. If you're driving a cart the GPS won't give a good number the moment you arrive at your ball. You'll need to wait a bit while it gets it's coordinates. I found that I was looking for yardage markers because I didn't want to wait for the GPS to adjust to my new location. If you're in a foursome this shouldn't be a problem because most likey you'll be waiting for someone to play. If you're in a twosome or by yourself you might get frustrated waiting for it. All in all it serves the purpose.
My only knock is that the yardage isn't precise.
1. In order for the GPS to give you yardage someone has to give Golflogix the GPS locations for the front/middle/back. Your yardage is going to vary depending on how well that was recorded. I played along with a friend who was using the Skycaddie 2.5. Sometimes we had the same results and sometimes they differ.
2. I'm not sure if it's the way the course I played was mapped, of that the GPS can't give pin-point locations within a yard, but the unit seemed to always be up to 5 yards longer than the yardage markers. I've played 6 different courses with it so far and that seems to be a consistent inaccuracy.
I'm an 8 handicap and I was expecting to use the device to get more precise feedback on club distance. I assumed that with the device, over time, I'd get a better understanding of distance (more precision) on my irons. I have a good idea, within 10 yards, on a full shot but I was hoping to use the GPS to get a little more information.
My recommendation is if you're a high handicapper and don't have time to go chasing down yardage markers, this is a great tool. If you're a low handicap player I honestly don't think this technology is ready for prime time. If you're in the fairway most of the time, and the course you're playing has yardage markers, you'll probably be faster just stepping it off.
If you have money to burn, it's a neat toy.
 fantastic service and the unit works as advertised June 19, 2008
the initial unit did not work even with the great help from customer service. i was immediatly sent a replacement which works as advertised. my partner uses a sky caddie but was always looking at mine because it was easier to read and gave more information. it would be hard to play golf again without one.
 Item did not work..Poor support June 19, 2008
Bought item in March 2008. Downloaded one free course. Didn't get to use it until June 2008. Battery fully charged. Item did not work. Emailed support and there has been no response from Garmin.
Definitely recommend this product June 15, 2008
I am a 10 handicap, and was looking for something to help with my distances on the course. I have tried rangefinders, but had a tough time holding steady enough to get accurate yardages, so decided to look into GPS. I did a lot of research on multiple products, including Garmin's top competitor, and decided to go with Golflogix based on reviews as well as features. I received it just over a week ago, and have played 4 rounds with it, and would highly recommend it. It gives accurate yardages (compared to courses GPS systems and yardages marked on the courses), and gives the yardages quickly. It is simple to get started, and simple to use.
My playing partners were asking me for yardages throughout the rounds. Definitely helped with decisions on what to hit off the tee, and with carry yardages. Also gave yardages to doglegs and end of fairways.
Went with 2007 model based on price, and figured I could add/subtract for distance on shots.
Golflogix - Joel-Lake Worth June 12, 2008
After a slight adjustment on distance, the unit works great. If you call the technical advisory people at the manufacturer, they quickly move to correct any inaccuracies. It was a pleasure to work with this staff,
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