GolfLogix GPS by Garmin (2008 Model) | 
 enlarge | Brand: GolfLogix
Category: Sports
Buy New: $298.75
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 41
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 8 x 6
Model: GPS-8
UPC: 718122469918
EAN: 0718122469918
ASIN: B0015IV1Q8
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| Features:
| • | The Distances Golfer Need: Front, Center, Back of the Green, Up to 6 Pertinent Hazards per Hole, Lay-up Distances to 150 and 100 Yards, Distance of the Last Shot for Tracking Clubs | | • | he ONLY 100% Automatic Rangefinder, Auto-advances Through Hazards and Holes, No Lasers or Buttons Needed on the Course, Large, Easy to Read Screen | | • | GPS Powered by Garmin: Trusted World Leader in GPS Technology, Full One-Year Warranty Included, The Only 100% Waterproof GPS for Golf, Manufactured for Rugged Outdoor Use | | • | GolfLogix, The Best GPS for Golf: 15,000+ Worldwide Golf Course Maps, Holds up to 20 Courses, Software works with Mac, Vista, and XP, Your Favorite Course is FREE |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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
Product Description
Garmin GolfLogix GPS-8 features: Large LCD screen (1.25"W x 2.25"H) User friendly software and hardware Auto-advances to each target on the course for completely hands-free use Large number displays are easy to read for all ages and eye-visions Personalized name on main screens for security and anti-theft Excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts Backlight screen setting for dark playing conditions Completely waterproof case Shock-proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use Displays in yards or meters Includes multi-use belt or bag clip Up to 22-hour battery life Instant distances to greens and hazards Holds up to 20 courses
Minimum System Requirements* PC with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP 500 MHz Pentium class processor or better 256 MB of RAM 2X or higher CD-ROM drive USB Connection or RS232 Serial Port Internet connection
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 Garmin Golf Logix is a WONDERFUL thing! July 4, 2008
I researched different golf GPS units before deciding on the Garmin. (I had actually gone to the store to purchase the 2.5 Sky Caddie, but after looking at it, I realized I couldn't read the information on the screen without wearing my reading glasses!)
I am very satisfied with the Garmin Golf Logix. It was easy to download the software; and easy to save and load golf courses. The display is very easy to read at 6 feet away. Its lightweight and waterproof.
I am normally a 10-12 handicap, 2 weeks ago I had my first sub-par round, and my first eagle the following weekend. What more can I say?!
A great father's day present for an 81 year old golf nut July 4, 2008
Got this for my surprisingly computer adept 81 year old father after using one myself for one month. He was able to set it up on his Mac after a little help from the support services available from GolfLogix. Unfortunately, he received a defective unit but the folks at GolfLogix sent one out to him fairly quickly and it works very well. He is very happy with it but disappointed in the distance of his drives now that they are measured accurately. All of the courses he plays could be installed on the device so he is pretty happy and hoping to shoot his age any day now.
 Better than yardage markers, but not great July 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My problem with the Golflogix is that it only gives you yardages to front, center, and back. I really don't care all that much about those yardages. Maybe a professional would, but I want the yardage to the hole. So one still has to consult a pin sheet, which aren't accurate either, and then do the math and they're just approximations. I also, in checking it against GPS systems mounted on carts, found that it was off by a few yards. When I double-checked with my Bushnell's it was shown to be imperfect. It's rugged, it's compact and they have just about every course in the country mapped. The software is not great; it's cumbersome to navigate through the 15,000 odd courses. Look, it's better than walking off sprinkler head yardages and getting out your calculator and it's true you don't have to take out a pair of distance binoculars and hit that pin, sometimes a little difficult at long yardages, but I still prefer my Bushnell's because it gives me an exact yardage to the pin, which is what I want. With Golflogix you're still at the mercy of pin sheets. I tried it for a week and went back to my binoculars. I thought I could use them in combination with each other, but that's just too many devices in one's bag. Still, I would recommend it, as long as you understand its limitations.
 On balance, I like it June 29, 2008
This product is pretty much as advertised. A few kinks: 1)the "battery low" indicator is displayed with very little time left so unless you're halfway through the back nine when you first see the indicator you're going to run out of power before the end of the round. Consequently, you need to carry replacement batteries with you or use rechargable batteries and replace them after each round. 2) the hole display doesn't always advance to the next hole so sometimes you must manually advance it. 3) the display becomes "confused" when using the device on a hole closeby or parallel to another course that is part of Golflogix database. This happened to me on a 27 hole course where each 9 holes is considered a different course by Golflogix. Hole #8 on one course was parallel to hole #3 on another course that I had programmed into the device. At that point it became "confused".
These kinks I consider minor and on balance I like the product and am glad I purchased it.
Golf GPS review June 28, 2008
The product is decent. but is cumbersome on the course. I find it difficult sometimes to update to the next hole. Many times the unit switches to another course.
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