The Sonocaddie XV2 golf GPS Rangefinder
Full Features, No Fees

Tired of paying for course downloads? The Sonocaddie XV2 golf GPS rangefinder offers a full range of features and no download fees. Simply go to the Sonocaddie XV2 web site and download any of the over 18000 courses on their database.

The XV2 golf GPS rangefinder will show you the distances to critical locations on the course including the distance to the front, center and back of the green. You can also bring up the screen for the green, giving you the distance to the green from any point on the course.

Adding a location on the course such as layup area, new tree, etc. is no problem. Just bring up the personalized course target screen and enter the information.

The Sonocaddie XV2 golf GPS will also give you your driving distance and you can keep score with the digital scorecard feature included with the unit.

A new and really unique feature is being able to exchange course information with other XV2 owners. Sonocaddie users can trade GPS information anywhere on the course for free. This function saves Sonocaddie users time when building a database (GPS targets) and allows users who don't have Internet access to still be able to download course information from other Sonocaddie users. Just hook up you data cable and you're on your way.

Course information is available from courses around the world and may be downloaded so you can study up on the course before you tee it up.

The XV2 is powered by three AAA batteries and has an approximate battery life of 10 hours. You may want to invest in some rechargeable batteries for your unit.

Unit dimensions: 4.05"H x 2.2"W x 1.08"D
Display type: High-Resolution Gray Scale LCD Screen
Weight: 3 ounces without the batteries
Battery: Three 1.5-volt AAA Alkaline Or Rechargeable Batteries
Battery life: up to 16 hours
Waterproof: water resistant
Interface: USB
Course Capacity: holds up to 20 courses
System Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Not Mac Compatible

What's in the Box:

Sonocaddie XV2 Golf GPS
Free course downloads from over 18,000 available worldwide
Sonocaddie-to-PC Serial Adaptor
Serial-to-USB Adaptor
Sonocaddie-to-Sonocadie Adaptor
Belt Clip

XV2 golf GPS rangefinder Owner Reviews

Amazon:

By Maleko "islndsnw", February 1, 2009

Sonocaddie XV2 Personal Golf GPS

Great device... Not too keen on the white/orange color, but it works well. Once you use it a few times, it does seem to lock on to satelites a little faster. It's not sirf star 3 as most auto gps's, so it's a little slower, but not big deal, just start it up a 5 minutes before you play. The large orange buttons are (1) to check drive distance (2) change between fairway/green view. Drive distance, you hit the right button once to mark your tee position, then once you get to the ball, hit it again for yardage. The left button toggles between f/c/b green yardages and hit it again for fairway/obstacle view. For a lot of municipal courses in Los Angeles, it's been pretty accurate, compared with a friends skycaddie and we were very close most of the time. The only bad thing is the plastic lcd screen cover scratches easily... always put the cover on before throwing in your golf bag. I had to repolish it with some plastic polish. Other then that, it had all the courses i play in hawaii and california and it's free to download, and yes it does sometimes not download the first time, but i never have problems getting the course i want. The device is easy to use and even if the course is off a little, just remap it yourself so it'll be ready the next time. Some people are thrown off by such a little inconvenience. Yes skycaddie maps all their courses by people, but you're paying for it... for the lower price i don't mind. Plus people can upload the courses they mapped so you can choose on popular courses between updated maps that someone has uploaded. Overall a thumbs up.

By Rangered, November 21, 2008

This is probably the easiest to use golf GPS on the market. It is very easy to read outdoors and is extremely accurate. Adding or deleting reference points is a snap. The only thing I had trouble with was downloading my home course. The reason I'm writing this review is to give you a few hints so you won't have the same trouble I did.

First.....You MUST use Internet Explorer as your browser when you sign on to the Sonocaddie web site. Neither Firefox nor Netscape nor any other browser will work. You can sign on with them, but nothing happens when you try to download a course.

Second....If you've installed the Sonocaddie drivers and still can't download a course (it will constantly tell you to load the drivers, even if you just did it!), then go directly to FAQ.

Third....After you've adjusted your security rating and the ActiveX controls (per the FAQ), you're probably home free. It only took seconds to download my course after those adjustments. Don't give up. It seems cumbersome, but it's worth it.

XV2 golf GPS rangefinder

The XV2 has all the features you'll need to take a couple of strokes off your score. It's not in color and doesn't show an overhead view of the holes, but it is packed with reference points that will help your club selection. Everyone likes the free course downloads and I'm one of them, that's for sure. Put this little gem on your Christmas or birthday list, it's a winner.

Golfsmith:

XV2 golf GPS rangefinder

By KitsapGolfer, March 9, 2009

Pros: Easy to Use, Good Value

No download or subscription fees, easy to use, lots of courses available, easy to add your own particular preferred reference points for a hole on the fly.

If color and aerial view of hole not important, this is a good choice.

By stubby, December 24, 2008

I am a 60 year old golfer and not very computer knowledgeable. I was a little leary of purchasing the sonocaddie Xv2 for fear that I wouldn't be able to operate it but this unit is very user friendly. I was tired of hitting a good shot to the greens only to come up short. With my new sonocaddie I still hit some bad shots but when I hit the ball good I am on the green now. This gives me the correct distance and I have learned the correct distance that I can hit each club. This unit has many other valuable features. I highly recommend this unit to all golfers. There is nothing better than a happy old golfer.

XV2 golf GPS rangefinder Owner Ratings

Amazon:

25 reviews
5 star = (12)
4 star = (7)
3 star = (2)
2 star = (1)
1 star = (3)

XV2 golf GPS rangefinder
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