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L1 Technologies, Inc iGolf GPS Caddie | 
 enlarge | Brand: L1 Technologies, Inc
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 26302
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
MPN: 28851
Model: iGolf
UPC: 854006001017
EAN: 0854006001017
ASIN: B000F4SNOQ
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Product Description
iGolf GPS Caddie The iGolf GPS Caddie allows golfers to instantly access remaining distance to the front, center and back of a green on any golf course in the world. Golfers can map up to 11 different points per hole, or subscribe to iGolf.com to download their favorite courses. The GPS Caddie is an affordable GPS solution for golfers of all abilities. The GPS Caddie is ready to use out of the box without the requirement of any additional software or hardware if you want to map your own golf course. A computer and internet access are required if you would like to download pre-mapped golf courses from iGolf.com. In order to download pre-mapped golf courses, you will need a computer running Windows 98, 2000 or XP with a USB port. You will also need a subscription to iGolf.com. iGolf.com Information As a member of iGolf.com, you will be able to download scorecard and GPS data for your GPS Caddie. New members receive unlimited scorecard downloads, 50 GPS download credits and may request one golf course of their choosing to become GPS enabled (iGolf will have the course mapped for you). A one-year membership to iGolf.com is $29.99 and you will have immediate access to all the features available to members. iGolf.com includes GPS course files from all over the United States. The $29.99 subscription fee gives you access to them all! Members also receive additional benefits such as: Free extended warranty Access to
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Disappointed May 29, 2008
I purchased a version of this product that was just the software to load onto a PDA. The software continually just shut down and I spent all my time messing with the unit trying to get it to work. Over the course of two months I continually tried to get some help from customer support either by email or by phone. I spoke with a live person twice when I finally got through to someone and was promised they would research the problem and get back with me, this never happened! After two months I went out and bought a GOLFLOGIX unit and could not be happier with the puchase.
Disgraceful! April 26, 2008
I bought this unit in the fall of 2007 have gotten to use it less than a handful of times. The sync software fails to load courses and the unit fails to retain courses. Returning it for warranty was a further waste of two valuable resources-time and money. They found it to be working...on their bench. The USB to serial interface is simply archaic.
Otherwise the unit is a little large and bulky unless mounted. I bought the Caddy II usb-usb which automatically switches from hole to hole as played. If you want a dependable GPS with a user-friendly interface buy the Caddy II or the Garmin Golflogix. The course software packages for each of these vary in that Garmin's doesn't allow you to add one course without erasing all other course. Igolf's software allows you to retain your courses and also back them up on your harddrive. A pocket rangefinder is really going to teach club distance, so I suggest GPS for unknown courses and a rangefinder for specific shots. I hope this sorts out usefully for someone.
 iGolf Caddie April 26, 2008
Igolf Gps Caddie Requires 2 Aa Batteries
I selected iGolf over Sky Caddie as I knew there will not be any readily available maps for Asia.
I have had the Caddie for several months and I found that it was easy to use and there is no problem getting good sattelite signal in Asia; one of my concerns.
BAD POINTS
Drains battery
Needs time to set up course information
Insufficient standard abbreviations
Unable to store predefined custom abbreviation
Slightly bulky
Backup takes time
Average startup time
GOOD POINTS
Accurate
Light weight
Weather proof
Internet CHAT help prompt and very useful
 Good people mediocre product January 5, 2008
I've had my IGolf for about two years now. I agree with just about everybody who has already rated it. It's basic, Their mappings are often inaccurate. It eats batteries, but I carry an extra set. On average it's good for about 15 holes. Once in awhile I can get through 18 holes without a battery change.
What sold me on it, is I don't have to maintain a membership like with SkyCaddie. Once I buy (download) a course it's mine forever. I can also remap courses that have changed. And actually - Some of the inaccurate mappings are probably because the course has changed.
They have a new product called the Neo. On this one, I say, Stay away. It has an internal non-replaceable battery. I-golf couldn't even tell me what the battery life would be. Some research I did on lithium batteries indicated that they start deteriorating from the day they are put together, and if You buy a product that was built six months ago, the battery will already have lost 10% of it's rated performance, and within 2 years could be useless. The longest warranty offered by Igolf is 12 months.
works good December 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the caddie and just received the caddie II. the caddie worked good you just need to turn the stabilization button on or the yardage varies by quite abit.They are not too good on help, I'm a member and they never return my emails about questions. Some courses have custom points and some don't. Some courses not complete with custom points and they should be, alot of sand and water.I gave 4 stars for this reason, it does work good.
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