GolfBuddy World GPS Range Finder

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Product Description

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Give your game the benefit of correct GPS tracking with automatic course and hole recognition with the GolfBuddy Plus GPS Rangefinder. With characteristics such as a high resolution black/white LCD screen, a durable and water-resistant style, and customizable target capabilities, the GolfBuddy Plus is multi-lingual, simple and easy and hassle-free to operate, and retailers up to an unbelievable 40,000 courses with no membership charges or course download fees.
Why GolfBuddy?
AccuracyThe GolfBuddy will assist you gain confidence by recognizing exactly how far and where to go. The GolfBuddy's sizeable, straightforward-to-read screen offers you the precise distance to greens, bunkers, lakes, lay-up points and hazards.
TechnologyEach unit attributes the dynamic green view which changes the shape of the green, depending on your angle of approach. Target facts is already preloaded, and the GolfBuddy attributes custom plotting technologies which lets you add up to 11 of your own chosen targets to each and every course in addition to what the GolfBuddy currently supplies.
SimplicityWith its exclusive automatic course and hole recognition feature, the GolfBuddy will automatically know which course you are playing and which hole you are on. There is no have to have for aiming or manual operation to acquire distance details to the green when making use of the GolfBuddy. The GolfBuddy is a true GPS unit. Just turn it on and play.
PowerThe GolfBuddy features 1,000 course storage capability, dynamic green technology, target customization technologies. The GolfBuddy is a full-feature rangefinder, making it one of the most potent GPS devices on the industry now.
GolfBuddy World Capabilities:

40,000 course storage capability
Courses from across the globe pre-loaded
High-resolution color, outdoor visible, full-function touch screen
Full layout mode
Potential to switch back-and-forth from normal numbers readings to layout mode
Vibrant, but uncomplicated to use user interface
Zoom in and zoom out functions
Automatic course and hole recognition
Measuring point moves as golfer does all through course
Potential to measure to and from any point on the hole
Multiple languages
Shock and water resistant case style
50 channel satellite reception
Distance measuring module
Customizable targets
Pin placement / movement functionality
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included)
Swivel holster (included)

The Globe is a technological marvel with unparalleled functions and functions. Its name depicts its power: the world’s courses in the palm of your hands. With 40,000 course storage capability, courses from about the globe pre-loaded, and totally fee-zero cost, users can have the confidence that wherever their golf destination may possibly be, they will have the power of the GolfBuddy Planet to guide them via their rounds.

Product Features

GPS Rangefinder correct GPS tracking with automatic course and hole recognition
Pre-loaded with courses from about the globe
40,000 course capacity with complete hole layout mode
Complete function touch screen
Automatic course and hole recognition

Consumer Critiques

UPDATE 12/30/2011: Couple much more rounds under my belt with the unit and I like it even more. It is lots accurate sufficient for my ability to hit a yardage target, and it operates even when stuffed in my pocket. Takes a few minutes in some cases to lock onto the GPS satellites from a cold boot, but the issue just works, auto detects the course I'm on, detects when I'm on the green and asks if I want to input the score for the hole, and then auto switches to the next hole as I walk to the next tee box. I assume about all that could be accomplished to improve it is make it quicker, give it a capacitive (instead of resistive "clicky") screen, and make it more affordable...though at nearly $100 much less than I paid these days, it is looking superior and far better. Upping evaluation to 5 stars.
ORIGINAL Critique: Although I think all of these devices are massively overpriced (given that you can get more quickly, larger screen "road" GPS units for about a hundred bucks these days), I did a lot of study ahead of choosing this one particular (and I was not interested in paying any subscription fees). It certainly came down to this and the Garmin G5, which I consider is also a good device.
The predicament I had with the G5 is it is Substantial, like an inch thick at least. It also is not appreciably more rapidly and is a great deal more tricky to see in the direct sunlight. Maintain in mind no color screen of this type is going to be fantastic in direct sun but this a single does fairly great if you just tilt it away from yourself slightly. I had no difficulty seeing it during a round starting at noon yesterday in pretty harsh, vibrant sun. Battery seems great, I've only lost a single bar (out of four) for the duration of a four.five hour (SLOOOooowww) round yesterday, meaning it should really be fine for at least 2 if not 3 rounds ahead of needing a recharge.
So far on the nearby course I played, yardages were dead on. A few also countless button presses required to use the scoring module, but it does perform. The shot distance mark-off functions outstanding, but no way to shop distances for clubs the way I think the G5 does. The scoring and stats module of the G5 is much better I consider...but again, that size.
I wore the GolfBuddy Planet on my belt yesterday making use of the included clip and it stayed put even when jogging out to an errant shot, and under no circumstances got in the way. My arm would rub against it occasionally necessitating wiping the screen off periodically due to the fact I was wearing sunscreen and the smears produced the screen troublesome to read.
The help from GolfBuddy seems good so far as nicely, while I have not necessary to seriously place them to the test. There are a lot of courses available for me, in all the areas about the planet which I travel.
In any case, if you happen to be prepared to pony up this sort of money for one of these, I consider your options proper now are either the Garmin G5 or the GolfBuddy Globe, and if you are concerned with bulk, without a doubt opt for the World.