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SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Skycaddie
Category: Sports
List Price: $459.95
Buy New: $290.00
You Save: $169.95 (37%)
New (18) Used (3) from $235.00
Rating:  60 reviews
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 24 hours
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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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 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.
Still The Best GPS For Accuracy December 20, 2009
Frank R. (Sacramento, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had an SG3 that served me well for 2 years, but I wanted to upgrade to the color SG5. I have been using it now for about 4 months and really can't say anything bad about it. Lately the foursome I have been playing with 3 of us have a GPS unit and 1 has a Laser System. I'm the only one with a SkyCaddie, the other 2 GPS units are different brands but are new color models in the $300 to $400 range, and both have the touch screen features. I won't name those brands,since I don't own them, and to be honest I'm glad I don't own them. What we started to notice is that about 75% of the time the 3 GPS units all had different yardage, anywhere from 3 yards to up to a max of 14 yards. The one constant was that my buddy with the laser always had the same yardage as me with my SG5. What was also interesting is that when we all used our 3 different GPS units to mark the distane of one of our shots, we all got the same distance for the shot, no variance. The other 2 GPS units don't charge a yearly fee for their course database, I do pay an annual fee of $29.95 for all the courses in CA. The other 2 guys started to do some investigating why their units seemed to be inaccurate at times. The conclusion that we all reached is that SkyCaddie is the only manufacture that actually has people out there walking the courses and recording the data based on where they are standing in relationship to the GPS readings they get. Seems the other companies base their measurements on ariel data and mapping programs. Here is a quote from one of those manufacturers in their FAQ section regarding how they collect their data: "The (product name) golf course data is collected from aerial and satellite imagery from various vendors. We then use that imagery to digitize the course feature. Once complete, course routing and scorecard information is assigned for each hole". Also if you read the fine print that free course data without a fee could someday have a fee, "At the current time, we are offering map updates to include new and updated courses at no charge. At some point in the future, it is possible that (company name)will begin to charge a nominal fee for course updates". Again they aren't saying you will defiantly be paying a fee someday, just that it is possible. Probably the lawyers had them throw that in just to cover their butts, so its probably not a concern. Last Saturday the other 2 guys both showed up with a new SG5 (bought on Amazon), their other units are now listed on Ebay. And we all have the same yardage now all the time. Our buddy with the laser gets his measurement to the pin and it takes in account the slope, nice if you can see the pin. Also my hands shake too much when using the laser. The SG5 won't improve your game if you don't have consistent distances nailed down with your clubs, but if you do you will see more balls on the green, not short or off the green.
One other thing is all these guys that complain about how the SG5 won't load up on their computer or freeze up and have too be returned. I don't pay attention to those reviews, some of these folks have messed up or old systems or aren't computer literate to follow directions. And yes calling SkyCaddie support is not a pleasant experience, if you do more talking then listening. I have found that if I email in my question support gives me a detailed and accurate answer within anywhere from 20 minutes to a couple hours.
My experience and that of my friends is that free course data may not be as accurate as the information from SkyCaddie, it's worth $29 a year to get accuracy.
Technology That Helps Every Handicap November 25, 2008
Scott V (Salem, Ohio)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This product surpasses every expectation I had.
Skycaddie speeds up your game as you don't have to spend time searching for the yardage markers. If you like to walk like I do, SkyCaddie saves you even more time if you happen to miss the fairway to the opposite side of the cart paths where the yardage markers are painted.
Where SkyCaddie realy shines is when you stray way off target. When your drive is in the other fairway, SkyCaddie tells you what you really need to know: no more frustrating calculations based on how far over you are from your hole's yardage marker (providing you can see it).
IntelliGreen works well, and if you know exact pin placements it works even better.
I was easily able to map a course not on their list.
When I'm playing a course that requires carts, I still prefer my SkyCaddie over the annoying GPS information screen mounted in the cart.
I started the season as a 12 handicapper, and shot my life-low of 75 (3 over) in October.
Sky Caddie SG5 November 23, 2008
Bob Timberlake (St. Petersburg, FL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am happy to report that the Sky Caddie SG5 performed flawlessly right out of the box. Downloads are easy.
For players like myself, who belong to county golf associations that play many local courses, I would recommend that future models support more than ten courses at one time on the device. Twenty or twenty-five would be a nice number. Memory is cheap now, so there should be no technical reason for the old limit of ten courses.
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