One of the many golf GPS devices
SkyCaddie SG2.5 offers alot
Of the many golf GPS devices the SkyCaddie SG2.5 are light weight golf GPS units and have a lot to offer. As a GPS handheld golf range finder it will help lower your score. Easy to take with you, one of the many handheld golf GPS units, the SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS  , has a lot of useful features for the golfer. Powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, these golf GPS devices have a battery life of up to 14 hours. One of the most desirable and unique features is IntelliGreen®. This feature automatically rotates the actual shape of the green to match your angle of approach. This technology gives you a chance to turn every shot into a scoring opportunity by providing not just the front, carry and back from the center of the fairway, but the depth of green from your angle of approach and your selected line of play just like a Tour Caddie. Move the cross hairs to any point on the green and get the yardages you need for precision approach shots. With the ball mark feature, you will be able to know how far you hit every club in your bag. This combined with the real time distance will help you play a better round. These golf GPS devices come with a digital clock and My Par digital scorecard option are easy to use. One-handed operation with a brilliant, outdoor-readable display and automatic backlight, they are rugged and have a water-resistant case. SkyCaddie advertises that they "walk every course, marking up to 40 targets for each hole, including distances to hazards, fairway targets and layups that would not be visible with a laser or from satellite maps. Because SkyCaddie walks the course like a Tour Caddie, you have the most reliable and complete distance information during play." As you advance on the course, the hazards behind you are removed from the screen and those between you and the green are displayed, providing you with hands free operation. The SkyCaddie comes with several plans depending on what you need. You can view the membership plans at SkyCaddie membership plans. You can also check the courses that are available at SkyCaddie course database. Just enter the name of your course or the city and state for all the courses in your area. Membership is not required to map your own course, you may download the software for SkyCaddie Sync at no charge. The SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS is one of the most popular golf GPS devices around.
SG2.5 Golf GPS Devices Specifications
Unit dimensions: 2.2" W x 4.5" H x 0.8" D
Display resolution: 120 x 80 pixels
Display type: Backlit LCD
Weight: 3.8 ounces
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery life: Up to 14 hours
Waterproof: water-resistant
High sensitivity receiver: yes
Interface: USB
Course Capacity: 10 courses (20 courses with Software Expansion Pack $19.95)
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 & up, MAC compatible
What's in the Box:
SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS devices
USB Cable
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
AC Battery Charger
Heavy-Duty Belt Clip
User Guide
Quick Start Guide
Owner Reviews
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By K. Aszman, January 19, 2009
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves it! He used it on one of the courses at our Country Club and was very impressed with it. The nice thing about this is that you can store a number of courses in it but you can also change them out when needed. My husband travels all over the world and plays golf at many different courses. This feature allows him to download new courses but he can also re-enter his favorites when he no longer needs a particular course. I would highly recommend this product. SkyCaddie SG2.5 product review
By Robert J. Dellorfano, December 2, 2008
It does what is advertised. The most confusing part of using the product is finding the distance of your last shot. Battery power is limited to about 2 rounds without a charge. By That SOB (Smilin' Ol' Bill) "Senior Golfer", July 2, 2008
Have used the Sky Caddie for several weeks and find it really a helpful gadget. If you stay in the fairway, and distace markers are visble, it still helps by avoiding the pacing and estimating normally done. And if you're off the fairway, as we often are, it's invaluable. A great item! The Golf Warehouse - golf gps devices:
By Teronzo Helm, Feb. 2, 2009
More accurate in distance readings than other GPSs. I played with other players with brand GPS and there readings were different from Skycaddie's, and...(More) Skycaddie's was more accurate by 3-10 yards than the others. By Ken, Jan. 29, 2009
The SG2.5 works without a flaw and provides very accurate results. I have tested it against many of the professional measurements that are available on...(More) the golf courses I play and the results are amazingly accurate. I have full confidence in this equipment and I believe it has helped me speed up my play and increased my accuracy. Golfsmith:
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By GoodasGold, March 13, 2009
I would just be repeating other happy users reviewsof the skycaddy 2.5, so I've decided to write about the one and only drawback that I have with skycaddy, and I've sent emails to their customer service on this topic. Skycaddy maps the course by professionally walking it with trained technicians. They must get permission to map a golf course. If they don't, then skycaddy owners have to map it themselves and be happy with just knowing the distance to the front, center and back of the green. We cannot map the distance to clear a pond or a sandtrap etc. I have asked Skycaddy to use the same technology as other gps companies use, that is, an aerial mapping of the course. Granted, it may not be as bang on as far as yardages are concerned but the difference would be minimal and I'm sure it would make many skycaddy customers very happy. I even suggested that skycaddy use a different icon to let their customers know that such a course was not mapped by walking the course. Skycaddy thanked me for my input and they were going to present my idea to the marketing dept. That was 6 weeks ago. I'm still waiting...This is the only true "con" that I have with Skycaddy..If skycaddy were to add this new feature, I think their sales would increase, and I would then highly recommend Skycaddy to friends and strangers and even enemies !!! By BillJ, January 25, 2009
I chose the SG 2.5 over other GPS devices because of its size. I can easily slip it in my left hip pocket and it isn't heavy enough to bother me while playing. It does come with a belt clip, but I found it to be a little bit aggravating and didn't want to fool with it. Some people will complain that it doesn't take AA batteries, but I actually prefer the rechargeable batter it comes with. Others may complain that it only holds 10 courses. I'm constantly on the computer & such, so it's not a pain at all for me to plug it in to charge it or change courses. I doubt the average golfer really needs more than 10 courses very often anyway. I have not had any issues reading the display outdoors. Cloudy.. sunny.. I haven't had any problems. A GPS isn't going to miraculously add three birdies to your scorecard. It isn't going to miraculously make you hit the ball within 5 ft of the pin. However, it will help you learn your yardages and be more consistent, if you can consistenly hit the ball. The only thing I'm not crazy about is having to sign up for a subscription with SkyCaddie. I believe if you're purchasing the unit you should at least get 1 year free. Many people have complained about SkyCaddie's customer service.. but I think if you're halfway smart enough to figure out how to use the thing, and take care of it, you won't have a need for customer service. Don't buy this expecting to install it on a Linux box if it doesn't say it's compatible! Owner Ratings - Golf GPS devices - SkyCaddie SG2.5
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