A View on Garmin GolfLogix GPS 8
One of the stumbling block in golf games is estimating the distances on the green. A golfer require such information in order to select the best club to use and to decide how to hit the ball effectively.
GPS 8 GolfLogix is a solution to this problem. This handheld GPS device does the mapping and displays all of the pertinent information you need to have an excellent round of golf. It continually calculates distances to the front, centre and back of every green along with bunkers and hazards, and displays all the information on an easy to read screen. Whatever your position is on the course, the unit indicates the key distances in your vicinity, all displayed very clearly on the screen. As you move around the course, the unit updates the information automatically, without you pushing any button or pointing any laser. GPS 8 also recognizes what course you are playing and can display the distance of your last shot! So all you need to do is get your GPS 8, check the displayed information, choose the appropriate club, and shot the ball.
Although GolfLogix GPS 8 is a powerful tool, it is nevertheless very easy to carry and operate. It measures 2 by 4.4 by 1.2 inches and weighs 5.3 ounces with 2 x AA batteries, so you can easily carry it in your pocket or golf bag. The large LCD screen (1.25 x 2.25 inches) has a 64 x 128 pixel resolution and features excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts and back-light screen setting for dark playing conditions. All you need to do to see the information on the screen is to turn on the device.
Produced by a company who has immense experience with GPS devices, namely Garmin, GolfLogix GPS-8 is both very precise and very sensitive. Its 12-channel GPS receiver provides fast satellite acquisition time and excellent accuracy. GPS-8 can provide distances very accurately so that you can make the right decisions for a satisfying golf game.
The following is a list of features of Garmin GPS 8:
- The device continually calculates the front, center and back of each green plus up to 6 hazards and lay-up distances, and updates the information on the screen.
- Operating the device is simple, there is no need to push any button or point any laser beam.
- Unit holds up to 20 courses.
- Distances are displayed in yards or meters
- Calculates the distance of last shot to track all of your club lengths.
- Extremely accurate distances with Garmin's brand new high-sensitivity GPS receiver.
- 100% waterproof so it is suitable for rough outdoor use.
- You can personalize the device for security.
- Can operate up to 22 hours.
- Powered by Garmin, World Leader in GPS.
- Includes belt/bag clip, USB-serial cable, and AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D).
- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Mac
- GolfLogix Course Manager software with USB drivers
- One-year warranty