Product Description

GPS Caddie The GPS Caddie provides instant access to 11 points per hole. Subscribe to iGolf.com and download the Front, Center and Back of the green, or easily map ANY golf course in the world using the included Map Course feature. The GPS Caddie is an affordable GPS solution for golfers of all ages and abilities. Features Automatically tells distance to the front, center and back of green Allows user to add up to 8 custom points per hole Shot distance feature shows how far you hit each club Golf course files can be downloaded from iGolf.com Easily map any course or add points yourself Works on any course in the world Weather resistant, durable construction Compatibility The GPS Caddie is ready to use out of the box without the requirement of any additional software or hardware if you want to map your own golf course. However a computer and internet access are required if you would like to download pre-mapped golf courses from iGolf.com. In order to download pre-mapped golf courses you will need a Windows compatible 98, 2000, XP computer with a USB port. You will also need a subscription to iGolf.com. Specifications - Accuracy: Within 1-3 yards - Battery Type: 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable - Battery Life: Up to 14 hours - Dimensions: 4.62" X 2.18" X 1.31" - Weight: 6.3 oz (with 2 batteries) - GPS Chip: SiRFstarIIe/LP - Display: High-contrast LCD Screen (120 X 160 pixel)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34446 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: iGolf
• Model: iGolf
• Dimensions: 2.90 pounds

Customer Reviews

Disappointed
I purchased a version of this product that was just the software to load onto a PDA. The software continually just shut down and I spent all my time messing with the unit trying to get it to work. Over the course of two months I continually tried to get some help from customer support either by email or by phone. I spoke with a live person twice when I finally got through to someone and was promised they would research the problem and get back with me, this never happened! After two months I went out and bought a GOLFLOGIX unit and could not be happier with the puchase.

Disgraceful!
I bought this unit in the fall of 2007 have gotten to use it less than a handful of times. The sync software fails to load courses and the unit fails to retain courses. Returning it for warranty was a further waste of two valuable resources-time and money. They found it to be working...on their bench. The USB to serial interface is simply archaic.
Otherwise the unit is a little large and bulky unless mounted. I bought the Caddy II usb-usb which automatically switches from hole to hole as played. If you want a dependable GPS with a user-friendly interface buy the Caddy II or the Garmin Golflogix. The course software packages for each of these vary in that Garmin's doesn't allow you to add one course without erasing all other course. Igolf's software allows you to retain your courses and also back them up on your harddrive. A pocket rangefinder is really going to teach club distance, so I suggest GPS for unknown courses and a rangefinder for specific shots. I hope this sorts out usefully for someone.

iGolf Caddie
Igolf Gps Caddie Requires 2 Aa Batteries

I selected iGolf over Sky Caddie as I knew there will not be any readily available maps for Asia.

I have had the Caddie for several months and I found that it was easy to use and there is no problem getting good sattelite signal in Asia; one of my concerns.

BAD POINTS

Drains battery
Needs time to set up course information
Insufficient standard abbreviations
Unable to store predefined custom abbreviation
Slightly bulky
Backup takes time
Average startup time

GOOD POINTS

Accurate
Light weight
Weather proof
Internet CHAT help prompt and very useful