Customer Reviews:
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 Eats batteries May 9, 2008
William Sollberger (Rochester, NY)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
So far the gps works fine, but it seems to be eating batteries much too quickly. I got 5 rounds out of the first set which was great. Since then, I can't get a full round out of a set of batteries. At first I assumed I was using cheap batteries so I switched to Energizers and still can't get a full round out of a set. I'm now waiting for the weather to warm up a bit and see if it's the cold dragging them down. If it doesn't do better, i'm calling the company for a new unit or a refund. I love how it works when it's working, but, it sucks to play 12-15 holes and then see a "low battery" indicator come on!!!
Better than yardage markers, but not great July 3, 2008
Golf Addict (Santa Monica, CA United States)
12 out of 27 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.
 Second rate April 10, 2008
NY Golfer
11 out of 30 found this review helpful
The unit works but does not compare to the current generation sky caddie (SG3,SG4 or SG5). Comparing it to first genration Sky caddie does not makes sense) A lot less information (limited to 6 items per hole) and not quite as accurate. It is also harder to use with fewer controls and options. It may be a bit cheaper but you get what you pay for. Buy the sky caddie instead.
Works great BUT June 2, 2008
D. Eakin
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
The GPS system is probably the fastest and most accurate I have used - 2 Skycaddies - BUT there were essentially no hazard distances on the first three courses I played. If you don't mind hitting in the water, it's probably the unit for you.
 Golflogix: Exceptional Customer Service, Good Product May 9, 2008
mpg_public
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased the GPS-7 in March 2008 from Amazon. I registered the device and paid the $30 annual fee. A few days later, Golflogix announced the GPS-8. I was a little unhappy about that since I hadn't even had the chance to evaluate it. I emailed Golflogix and told them of my situation. They offered me a credit toward the GPS-8. The GPS-8 had a few additional features that I thought were worth the upgrade. So, I used the credit and upgraded. When I tried to upload my home course to the GPS-8, the software wouldn't recognize the new device. Each account is linked to a specific device. I asked if my old account could be transferred to the new device. Unfortunately, it couldn't. I had to cancel my subscription for the GPS-7 and pay another $30 for the GPS-8. The good news is that Golflogix credited me one of annual subscription charges. I have to say that Golflogix has EXCEPTIONAL customer service. Now, on to the review...
I have used the GPS-8 a few times now and can say that I really enjoy using it. It has been extremely helpful on the course with determining distances to hazards and other points on the golf course. I think this is more useful than a laser rangefinder since a laser rangefinder requires you to be able to see your target to measure it and sometimes requires you to have a very steady hand. The GPS-8 will tell you the distance to hazards from anywhere without a direct line of sight and without any effort. All of the features of the GPS-8 that are described on their website work and I have not had any issues except one: battery life. I get about 2-3 rounds/set of AA batteries. Obviously, longer battery life is better. The good thing is that the GPS-8 uses common AA batteries and not a proprietary battery pack. Just keep a spare set of AA batteries in your golf bag and you're good to go. With consistent use, the GPS-8 could easily help lower one's handicap and is an indispensible tool for course management.
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