| SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black) | 
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Category: Sports
Publisher: SkyCaddie
Studio: SkyCaddie
Brand: SkyCaddie
Label: SkyCaddie
Media: Sports
Size: Each
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 3.2
MPN: SG5
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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| Features:
| • | 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
SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG5 : The state-of-the-art SkyCaddie SG5 adds a brilliant, outdoor-readable color display to the patented IntelliGreen technology, which enables golfers to measure the full depth of the green from any angle of approach and shows distances for all targets and hazards on any of SkyGolf s 16,000 professionally mapped courses. Simply choose the color theme that best helps you plan your next shot. Features: IntelliGreen, plus all targets from tee to green Rechargeable battery Easy, one-handed operation Automatic backlight Rugged, water-resistant case Membership Purchase Policy Customers may elect to sell their original SkyCaddie after purchasing a new SkyCaddie model. The original SkyCaddie and associated Club Membership must be deactivated prior to selling it to another individual. This step releases the SkyCaddie and ends the associated Club Membership. More importantly, it removes your personal contact information and data from the SkyCaddie. Once deactivated, the purchaser may register, create an account, and purchase a Club Membership as would any new customer. Customers may elect to sell their original SkyCaddie after purchasing a new SkyCaddie model. The original SkyCaddie and associated Club Membership must be deactivated prior to selling it to another individual. This step releases the SkyCaddie and ends the associated Club Membership. More importantly, it removes your personal contact information
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, user guide, installation CD 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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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Works as expected- It will help your game June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My SG5 works as advertised- set-up went smoothly, course availability is excellent. This unit replaced the SG4 I accidentally destroyed, but links up faster and gives an accurate reading quicker than the SG4. Yardages are fast and accurate. On customer service- they ARE terrible. Don't expect them to walk you through set up if you have problems. Go to one of the skycaddie forums online if you need assistance. If you must deal with customer service- send an email through the skycaddie desktop (though chances are they will just ask you to return your unit).
Works Like a Charm June 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am not sure what is causing the problems of the previous two reviewers but my SG5 works great as advertised. Syncing up was no issue and I had 10 courses in the unit in a matter of 30 minutes. Accuracy on the course seems to be very good and I haven't found a course that isn't in their database. There may be better GPS units available but the course database is the key in my decision to purchase a Skycaddie. Hands down, they have the largest database for the U.S. and Canada which is my primary interest.
I am sure that the next generation of Golf GPS's will have pictures of each hole with all of the same courses as in the database today. But, until then, this is a very good unit.
 aweful, aweful product June 18, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The SkyCaddie SG5 can't be detected by Windows. Try to contact customer support, and you'll get so angry you end up throwing it out the window. They offer two solutions. One is to return it, the other is to send it in so they can "fix" it. I bought this thing last week, so I kind of doubt that it needs repairs. Save your money and buy a laser rangefinder, or a competitor's GPS that actually works. Anything from SkyGolf just isn't worth the cash or the frustration when you take it home and realize you have a broken walkie-talkie in your hands.
terrible product, even worse customer support June 18, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are thinking about purchasing a GPS rangefinder, this is NOT the one to consider. What the manufacturer won't tell you is that SkyCaddie comes with everything you need: handheld GPS unit, belt clip, and crippling software and hardware malfunctions. Unless you are lucky enough to find a unit that isn't defective, and you won't be, you'll find Windows (XP or Vista) doesn't support their desktop client, nor does it recognize the device when connected to a USB serial port. Think you can fix the problem? Guess again. Customer support is worse than abysmal, I'm not exaggerating when I say I've dealt with AIRLINES that are more helpful. After waiting on the phone queue for 120 MINUTES, I was told by a smug and unconcerned customer "support" technician that the only solution to fixing my newly purchased $600 product was to return it. Golf can be a frustrating hobby. Why make it worse by having this glorified paperweight in your pocket?
Usually easy to use -- and fun! May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 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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