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Golf Logix GPS Reviews

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    Digi Caddie has undertaken extensive research on the top         selling GPS models.

    Garmin only has one model of Golf GPS available.              Released in 2007 the model was updated in 2008.

   


Golflogix  Golf GPS-8

Price:                                     $238.99
Annual Subscription:         $29.95
Windows Compatible:        Yes.  Windows 2000,  XP and  Vista
MAC Compatible:                 Yes.  Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

Garmin is one of the most trusted of GPS manufacturers and the GPS-8 is developed to the same high standards.

Designed specifically with golfers in mind the Golf Logix GPS-8 is everything a golfer needs in a GPS.

Pros:
  • Excellent technical support and quick turn around time.
  • If your course is not already mapped it is a simple request to get it on.  This usually takes a couple of days.
  • The only GPS that is 100% waterproof. So your investment is protected from the elements.
  • Simplicity itself.  This is possibly the units biggest plus. The  Golf Logix GPS-8 requires no buttons to be pushed whilst playing. Everything is done automatically.  Fire it up and you're away.  Distances are updated constantly as you move from tee to green.
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries so there is no chance of you forgetting to charge it and arriving at the course with a dead unit.  The unit can also stay with your bag and will therefore not be inadvertently left behind.  More than 4 rounds of golf with one set of batteries have been recorded.  Our research indicates this is amongst the longest lasting battery life of all units reviewed.
  • Sturdy construction is a major feature of the Garmin range and the GPS-8 is no exception.
  • Over 16000 courses available and the unit itself can be loaded with 20 - enough for most golfers.
  • Very lightweight at just over 5 oz with the batteries loaded.
  • Points of reference include distances- in either yards or meters - to the front and back of hazards, beginning and end of fairways, and to the front, center and back of the green.
  • Built in shot distance function which lets you know exactly how far you hit your woods and irons. This is a fantastic feature to assist in improving your golf.
  • Comes with 12 GPS channels and a 12 month warranty.
  • Excellent visibility in bright sunlight plus a back light feature for those late afternoon  rounds.
  • Size: 4.4"H x 2.0"W x 1.2"D  Fits in trouser pocket quite easily or can be left on bag or cart as required.
Cons:

  • The annual subscription fee of $29.95.  Whilst this gives you unlimited downloads to all the courses available it does mean that the unit will not operate without the subscription.  Its a small fee to pay for this excellent technology- knowing that the courses in your Golf Logix GPS-8 are up to date and include any course alterations that take place..
  • Once downloaded the courses do not 'belong' to you and cannot be transferred to other units.
  • When downloading a new course all the existing courses are deleted so you have to re-select all the courses you want retained.  
  • No self editing modes available.
Conclusion.

The Golf Logix GPS-8 is an ideal model for the golfer who just wants the facts.  How far to where and what are the dangers in between?
Thousands of Garmin GPS-8 users attest to its reliability and functionality.
If the $29.95 per annum is not an issue then this is an excellent unit.


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