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SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black)

SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black)

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Brand: SkyCaddie
Category: Sports

List Price: $459.95
Buy New: $361.00
You Save: $98.95 (22%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: Each
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 8 x 6

MPN: 00854119000495
Model: SG5
UPC: 854119000495
EAN: 0854119000495

Release Date: March 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Full-featured golf GPS with large, color LCD with automatic backlighting
  • Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach
  • Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses
  • Water resistant for use in all playing conditions
  • Rechargeable battery provides up to 14 hours of continuous use

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature:
  • Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight
  • Patented IntelliGreen technology
  • Rugged, water-resistant case
  • Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery
  • LED battery charging indicator
  • User-selectable color themes
  • Easy to use, one-handed operation
  • Course memory -10 courses

    SkyGolf SG5 GPS:
  • Includes lithium-ion rechargeable battery (14 hour battery life)
  • Display: 220 x 176 pix
  • AC battery charger
  • USB cable for connectivity with your PC
  • Includes heavy-duty belt clip
  • Comes with user guide
  • Weighs 5.5 oz



  • Amazon.com Product Description
    Ideal for golfers who want top-of-the-line GPS assistance on the links, the SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS is integrated with the very best Swiss engineering to provide unmatched reliability. It features, a large color display with automatic backlighting to ensure easy readability indoors and outdoors, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (with up to 14 hours of continuous use). 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.

    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: 220 x 176 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: Rechargeable battery, up to 14 hours of continuous use
    • Weight: 5.5 ounces
    • Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches

    What's in the Box?
    SkyCaddie SG5, AC charger, USB cable, belt clip, user guide, installation CD

    Frequently Asked Questions:
    Q: Can the SG5 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.




    Customer Reviews:   Read 19 more reviews...

    5 out of 5 stars I'm the envy of all my Golf Buds !   April 24, 2008
     12 out of 13 found this review helpful

    Highly recommended. I read the previous comment and can not understand why he had any problems.

    This unit is wonderful. Loaded like a charm. The Subscription was about $40 for a year and you can load 10 courses for this rate. There are higher subscription rates if you'd like to have more courses or even international courses. Change courses as often as you like.

    This even had the specs for my favorite "remodeled" course which was finished in February. Very up-to-date info.

    Accurate! Will measure to the center of the green and will even measure your drive distance. Problem is, when other people on the course see my skycaddie that all want to "play" with it. It can slow down the game.




    1 out of 5 stars terrible product, even worse customer support   June 18, 2008
     12 out of 14 found this review helpful

    If you are thinking about purchasing a GPS rangefinder, this is NOT the one to consider. What the manufacturer won't tell you is that SkyCaddie comes with everything you need: handheld GPS unit, belt clip, and crippling software and hardware malfunctions. Unless you are lucky enough to find a unit that isn't defective, and you won't be, you'll find Windows (XP or Vista) doesn't support their desktop client, nor does it recognize the device when connected to a USB serial port. Think you can fix the problem? Guess again. Customer support is worse than abysmal, I'm not exaggerating when I say I've dealt with AIRLINES that are more helpful. After waiting on the phone queue for 120 MINUTES, I was told by a smug and unconcerned customer "support" technician that the only solution to fixing my newly purchased $600 product was to return it. Golf can be a frustrating hobby. Why make it worse by having this glorified paperweight in your pocket?


    1 out of 5 stars Failed to load   August 3, 2008
     9 out of 11 found this review helpful

    Bought it, tried to load it. The website said it needed to load the Onyx color scheme and proceeded to erase the programming in the unit and freeze. After several tries I returned it to the dealer and tried a new unit. Same thing.
    Customer service said that it was my antivirus or the settings in my IE that caused the failure. After resetting everything the way they wanted, it still did not work. Then they told me that when that happens you have to send it back to them to fix!
    They should warn you to change the settings BEFORE you try to set up your unit! Not after. BTW I was following the instructions to the letter, not trying to wing it.
    It's going back to the dealer. I'll try the Upor next.



    4 out of 5 stars Usually easy to use -- and fun!   May 28, 2008
     7 out of 8 found this review helpful

    I have used the sky caddie at my home course, and on several away courses. It seems very accurate, based on yardage markers on the course, and gives instant easy to read distances. I have kept it clipped to my golf bag, walking or riding, and it is getting to be second nature to check it on a regular basis. One must load the proper courses on away trips, however, and beware of using an incorrect course name when playing at a resort with four different courses -- there is no time to get to a computer to download the correct course when you are teeing off on number one. The display is clear, the size is right, and I am happy with this purchase.


    1 out of 5 stars aweful, aweful product   June 18, 2008
     7 out of 9 found this review helpful

    The SkyCaddie SG5 can't be detected by Windows. Try to contact customer support, and you'll get so angry you end up throwing it out the window. They offer two solutions. One is to return it, the other is to send it in so they can "fix" it. I bought this thing last week, so I kind of doubt that it needs repairs. Save your money and buy a laser rangefinder, or a competitor's GPS that actually works. Anything from SkyGolf just isn't worth the cash or the frustration when you take it home and realize you have a broken walkie-talkie in your hands.

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