June 12, 2008

GolfLogix GPS-8 review

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The GolfLogix 2008 is the best-selling GPS for golfers. Why is it so popular? For one, it's made by Garmin, the most popular GPS manufacturer in the world. It's also built on the high-sensitivity eTrex platform, which translates into great accuracy (the GolfLogix 2007 used an older, less accurate GPS chipset).

As you can see in the image above, the GolfLogix provides your distance to the front, center and back of the green. It also shows up to six hazards per hole, and identifies bunkers, water, lay-ups and carries.

Also known as the GolfLogix GPS-8, one course download is included for free. For an annual fee of $29.95 you can download an unlimited amount of golf courses worldwide (there are currently over 18,000 course maps in their database, with more added every month).

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Before we hear from other reviewers, here's a snippet of Amazon's GolfLogix 2008 review:

"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."

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Product specs from the official GolfLogix 2008 web page:

  • Easy, Fast, and Fun....Guaranteed!
  • Holds up to 20 golf course maps
  • Distance of last shot feature
  • Free golf course download with purchase
  • Purchase includes a one-year warranty
  • User-friendly software and top of the line hardware
  • Includes Garmin's high sensitivity GPS receiver which ensures faster satellite acquisition time and superior accuracy
  • Instant and precise distances to the front, center and back of the greens plus get up to 6 hazards and lay-up distances per hole.
  • Auto-advances to each target on the course for completely hands-free use so there is no need for complex button layouts to learn or lasers to point during your round
  • Auto-recognition of the course being played when the unit is powered on
  • A large LCD screen (1.25" wide x 2.25" tall)
  • Large number displays that 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
  • 100% waterproof case (submersible in water per IPX7 standard tests)
  • Shock-proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use
  • Displays in Yards or Meters
  • Includes multi-use belt or bag clip
  • (2) AA batteries included
  • Up to 17-hour battery life
  • Compatible with all alkaline and rechargeable AA batteries
  • 64 x 128 pixel display
  • 12-channel GPS receiver with precise accuracy
  • GolfLogix Course Manager software with USB drivers
  • Comprehensive User Guide and Online Help Menus
  • Weighs 5.3 oz with batteries
  • Size: 4.4"H x 2.0"W x 1.2"D
  • Unlimited golf course downloads (19,000) are available with $29.95 annual membership
  • 30 day money back guarantee

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