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SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black) |  | Brand: Skycaddie
Category: Sports
List Price: $459.95
Buy New: $210.00
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Seller: shutson274
Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 1717
Format: CD
Color: Black
Operating System: N/A
Size: Each
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 3.2
MPN: 45SH024
Model: SG5
UPC: 854119000495
EAN: 0854119000495
ASIN: B0015UYEE2
Release Date: March 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| » | Full-featured golf GPS with large, color LCD with automatic backlighting | | » | Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach | | » | Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses | | » | Water resistant for use in all playing conditions | | » | Rechargeable battery provides up to 14 hours of continuous use |
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Product Description
New Reduced Price! SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies Now $299.95! FREE Travel Case, Car Charger & LCD Screen Guard ($70 Value) With Purchase! The SG5 is for golfers who want a SkyCaddie with advanced features, a large color display and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. SkyGolfs advanced GPS technology is integrated with the very best Swiss engineering to provide unmatched reliability. SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature: Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight Patented IntelliGreen Technology graphically displays an eagle's view of the green from your line of approach* Rugged, water-resistant case Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery LED battery charging indicator User-selectable color themes Easy to use, one-handed operation Instant distances to up to 40 targets per hole* Access to the world's largest course map library* Auto course selection Auto target advance* Auto hole advance Weighs 5.5 oz Size: 5.4 x 2.2 x .95 *Available only through an annual membership plan from SkyGolf's website NEW FEATURES: These features will be downloaded when the unit is registered QuickVue - Quick, virtual road map to help any golfer develop a smart plan of attack on every hole HoleVue - displays a graphical image of a hole using SkyGolfs reliable ground-mapping process IntelliGreen Pro displays distances to major tiers, contours, false fronts and mounds from your angle of approach to the green 20 course storage capacity Automatic depth of green from angle of approach Digital clock A digital scorecard My Par Scoring Option Auto Shot Distance Display What's In The Box: SkyCaddie SG5 USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion battery AC battery charger Heavy-duty belt clip Quick Start Guide Minimum System Requirements* PC with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32- or 64-bit) Mac OS 10.4.0 (Tiger) or greater with Intel or PowerPC processor 256 MB of RAM (512 MB of RAM recommended) 4 MB of available har
Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for golfers who want top-of-the-line GPS assistance on the links, the SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS is integrated with the very best Swiss engineering to provide unmatched reliability. It features, a large color display with automatic backlighting to ensure easy readability indoors and outdoors, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (with up to 14 hours of continuous use). It's also equipped with the patented IntelliGreen technology, enabling golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach, both on or off the fairway. Part of SkyCaddie's exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagle's eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course. With an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan (not included with purchase of device), you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Three different levels of memberships are available, based on how many courses you want to store and play. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front, center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie's quick set-up module, which takes about 10 seconds. Specifications: - Display: 220 x 176 pixels
- Fairway targets: Yes
- IntelliGreen: Yes
- Accuracy: <2.5 yards
- Course memory: 10 courses
- Water resistant: Yes
- Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (requires USB port and Internet access)
- Power: Rechargeable battery, up to 14 hours of continuous use
- Weight: 5.5 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches
What's in the Box?
SkyCaddie SG5, AC charger, USB cable, belt clip Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can the SG5 give me the distance to the pin?
A: The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide. About SkyGolf
SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets, and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf: "How far?" While respecting the game's traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers' enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game. The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun. The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf's vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.
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 Better GPSs are out there August 26, 2009
The Gadgetman (Phoenix, AZ)
119 out of 125 found this review helpful
I was one of their early adopters (way before USGA and R&A made them legal) and had their original SkyCaddie. Back then, it was a technological breakthrough and I benefitted (and my buddies) on the course. And last year I started my quest to find the latest golf GPS. Of course, the first place to look was at SkyCaddie. SG5 was their first color display, improved GPS reception, bigger display...but nothing really new in terms of features. I guess they figured they had the market cornered as their competition was range finders. Meanwhile, I was starting to get tired of their limitations such as I can only load 10 courses at a time, their customer service (or lack of) and their annual membership.
However, while they sat on their rear, this product sector evolved and other competitors jumped in. This year there are whole suite of new GPS with next generation features. I looked at uPro Golf (now owned by Callaway). Cool flyby like what you see on TV, but noticed from other users that it had several common issues mostly with their display and battery life. So my search continued. I then looked at OnPar Golf. It looked like my iPhone with the similar touchscreen and icons. That UI works for iPhone, but not for golf GPS. Then I looked at Bushnell Yardage Pro XCG. I thought this was it. It had everything I wanted, no major issues mentioned by other users/reviewers. One of my buddies bought one and I had a hands-on experience on a course. I was actually one click away from owning it (from Amazon, of course) and I decided to make one last google...and then I found Garmin's Approach G5 unit. Yup, it's most expensive GPS unit but it's made by Garmin, the GPS expert. I've been very happy with their Nuvi GPS units. They currently have 9,400+ courses and they're FREE. NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS! You simply download new courses from their web site and you can load all those courses on your unit so no more shuffling courses onto my unit. Best of all, it's waterproof! Unlike Skycaddie, you're not limited to the 40-targets on each hole (though,I typically only see a handful). You just drag a circle with your finger on a birds-eye-view and it will tell you how far you are to that. It also keeps scores up to 4 and you can download it to your PC afterwards. I also like that you use batteries instead of rechargeable. I lost count of time I forgot to charge my SkyCaddie and when my buddies call me last minutes I couldn't use it the whole round. Now, I just keep spare batteries in my bag.
So, the bottom line is before you consider SkyCaddie units, research the other GPS models before plunking down your hard earned money. I'm confident that you'll find one with much better features for a similar price. If you're interested in the Garmin G5, there are ton of videos on YouTube so check them out! If money is not an option, then definitely go with Garmin Approach G5. Otherwise, the Bushnell Yardage Pro XCG is your best bet.
Also, for those that own iPhone 3G/3GS there are quite a few apps you can use to make your iPhone into Golf GPS. I've been tinkering with Golfshot (the $29.99 version. Don't bother with their 99 cent version) and I have to say it's damn good app. It even comes with statistical report so you know which part of your game you should be working on. But I'm sticking with my Garmin G5, because the Golfshot depletes my iPhone battery like crazy. My iPhone is not rugged and waterproof either so I'll use it as my backup, but not as my main golf GPS.
 I'm the envy of all my Golf Buds ! April 24, 2008
Don I. (Las Vegas)
32 out of 35 found this review helpful
Highly recommended. I read the previous comment and can not understand why he had any problems.
This unit is wonderful. Loaded like a charm. The Subscription was about $40 for a year and you can load 10 courses for this rate. There are higher subscription rates if you'd like to have more courses or even international courses. Change courses as often as you like.
This even had the specs for my favorite "remodeled" course which was finished in February. Very up-to-date info.
Accurate! Will measure to the center of the green and will even measure your drive distance. Problem is, when other people on the course see my skycaddie that all want to "play" with it. It can slow down the game.
Performs exactly as advertised March 13, 2009
S. Vidmar (Albuquerque, NM)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'll admit it...I tried a cheaper product made by Garmin. It locked up every three or four rounds. After trying three units I gave up and bought the SG5. It works great. The color screen is very easy to read in the sun. The charge lasts longer than I expected, usually three full rounds at least. My only complaint is that it's a little bigger than some of it's competitors. You can't slip it into your pocket to take a swing. But I've used it for six months and it's performed flawlessly. If you are thinking of saving a little money, I would not recommend any of the models with black and white screens (SG2.5, SG3, SG4). They are very hard to read in the sun; you have to constantly rotate the screen around to catch just the right angle. Although it lacks the features of the higher models, the SG2, with it's black-on-green screen, is easier to read. If you are thinking of buying anything but the SG5, I'd strongly recommend that you find someone who has the model you're considering, and check out the screen in the bright sunlight.
poor software February 8, 2009
Robert H. Lund (USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My sky caddie is a little over a yr. old. Other than the significant annual cost for downloading courses, it was OK. It should also be noted that they will delete all courses from you sky caddie if you do not pay your annual "dues"!!! This also happen to one of our bag boys @ our club as he was playing golf with his sky caddie. My wife's sky caddie was also "turned off" and all courses deleted!!!.
Recently they completely changed software that was easy to use and simple to download courses. The new software (I downloaded the sofware three times after deleting the original before redownloading.)does not even begin to work. E-mails to tech. support go unanswered. So if you are thinking about buying a sky caddie be careful
 Usually easy to use -- and fun! May 28, 2008
R. M. Scott (Boston, Massachusetts)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have used the sky caddie at my home course, and on several away courses. It seems very accurate, based on yardage markers on the course, and gives instant easy to read distances. I have kept it clipped to my golf bag, walking or riding, and it is getting to be second nature to check it on a regular basis. One must load the proper courses on away trips, however, and beware of using an incorrect course name when playing at a resort with four different courses -- there is no time to get to a computer to download the correct course when you are teeing off on number one. The display is clear, the size is right, and I am happy with this purchase.
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