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SkyGolf produce the SkyCaddie SG5 which they say answers the oldest question in golf How far? The SkyCaddie SG5 is a blending of GPS and other technologies into a hand held device able to provide information to help all golfers performance.

The new SkyCaddie SG5 comes with an large, attractive, full color LCD display which has automatic backlighting for easier reading in sunlight. The IntelliGreen graphics technology provides an overhead view of the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach. It also has an indicator which shows the direct line-of-play from wherever you may be on the course.
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The 2007 model of the GolfLogix GPS is based on a previous version of the Garmin handheld GPS hardware and does not have some features of the new GolfLogix GPS-8 2008 model including;

• More memory to hold 20 rather than 10 golf course maps and up to 6 hazards per hole
• Distance of last shot feature to aid in club performance tracking
• Auto-recognition of the course being played when the unit is powered on

The green casing easily distinguishes the 2007 GolfLogix GPS from the new 2008 model.

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GolfLogix GPS by GARMIN (2007 Model)

The latest GolfLogix GPS version, the GolfLogix GPS-8, was unveiled at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show. It’s a popular, rugged, golfer friendly device. The new version is built on the latest GPS platform from Garmin and includes numerous new features included at the request of golfers. New features include;

• increased memory capacity,
• ability to hold up to 20 courses and up to 6 hazards per hole,
• last shot distance and
• auto course recognition

GolfLogix have done their product design homework with their software interface benefiting from the input of thousands of golfers interviewed. In 2007 the USGA and R&A both sanctioned the use of satellite-based yardage measuring devices during competition.
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Garmin’s handheld mapping GPS76 range includes the GPS76, GPSMAP76, GPSMAP76S, GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx. They are nominated my Garmin as their mariner friendly mapping GPS devices which could be used for boating, hunting or fishing. The premium models, the GPSMAP76CS and GPSMAP76CSx can also provide you with turn-by-turn on road navigation to your destination. All units have a well rounded range of features for their intended duty including the essential ability of floating if dropped in the water. Naturally they are rugged being made from a high impact plastic alloy and are fully gasketed for a waterproof (submersible) IPX7 rating.

All GPS76 models have a compact form factor and light weight (7.7 oz or 218g with batteries) and will sit easily into a pocket. The long 16-18 hour battery life depending on model means that you don’t have to carry an excessive number of batteries in your other pockets.
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The Garmin GPSMap 60 range including the 60, 60CSx and 60Cx are ideal for the mobile, outdoor GPS user including individuals involved in hiking, climbing and geocaching. It can however, give you automatic, turn-by-turn directions coming with a built-in Americas autroroute basemap, including highways and exits.

Features making the units ideal for outdoor use include:

• light weight of around 7 oz (200g)
• IPX7 waterproof rating for moisture protection (microSD card slot is inside the waterproof battery compartment)
• reasonably large 1.5 x 2.2 inch (3.8 x 5.6 cm) 256 level color TFT display (60Cx + 60CSx) or 4 level gray LCD (60)
• high sensitivity GPS receiver for poor GPS satellite reception situations including ravines and heavy foliage (60Cx and 60CSx only)
• WAAS-ready for WAAS satellite coverage in North America to improve positioning accuracy to within 3 meters (95 percent of the time)
• an external antenna for better reception
• barometric altimeter and electronic compass for determining your heading (link in news on pointing technology)
• automatic logging of path traveled

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Garmin’s eTrex series of outdoor handheld GPS units consists of seven models with the eTrex Venture HC, Vista HCx, Summit HCx and Legend HCx being reviewed being the models with a color TFT screen 2,1 (5.4cm) inch diagonal for map display. All the eTrex series are of a compact size, waterproof (submergible, IPX7) and lightweight as would be expected of a GPS device intended to be used outdoors. Each model is powered by twin AA batteries but battery life varies with the eTrex Vista HCx and eTrex Legend HCx lasting up to 25 hours and the Venture HC and Summit HC lasting up to 14 hours.

All three review models have a high sensitivity SiRF Star III GPS receiver. Accuracy is excellent at less than 10 feet (3m) as delivered by a high sensitivity SiRF Star III WAAS enabled GPS receiver. The SiRF delivers some of the best GPS satellite acquisition times available.
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Garmin’s Colorado series includes four handheld GPS navigation devices designed to meet the needs of those with outdoor interests including; hikers, campers, anglers, boaters, joggers and geocachers. For the rigours of outdoor use the Colorado units have a rugged metal-plated build, built-in antenna and are submersible (IPX7). They can work in a wide range of ambient temperatures - the extremities of which most individuals would not like to experience namely -4 to 158 Fahrenheit (-20 to 70 Celsius).

Accuracy is excellent at +/- 10 feet as delivered by a high sensitivity SiRF Star III WAAS enabled GPS receiver. The SiRF delivers some of the best GPS satellite acquisition times available. The units are powered by two AA batteries delivering up to 16 hours of up time.
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Technorati Tags: Magellan Triton

Both the Magellan Triton 200 and 300 are outdoor handheld GPS units designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts including backpackers, hunters and fishermen. They are lightweight and a convenient pocket size. The Triton range is built to withstand accidental impacts and is IPX-7 rated for immersion at 1m depth for up to 30 minutes.

For ease of use in the field, both the Magellan Triton 200 and 300 have 2.2 inch (5.9 cm) QVGA color touch screens. Other features include an electronic compass and an SD card slot for loading map updates and memory expansion. Both Tritons are compatible with downloadable National Geographic maps.

A SiRF Star III GPS receiver powers the GPS navigation capabilities of the Triton 300 and 200 units, as with the rest of the range. The SiRF chipset is renowned for its high sensitivity which is important for gaining your location in low GPS signal strength areas such as in canyons, ravines or heavily wooded areas. Position accuracy is (10 - 16 feet) (3 to 5 meters) for WAAS/EGNOS and < 7 meters (15 feet) for GPS only
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Technorati Tags: Magellan Triton 200, outdoor handheld GPS, IPX-7 rated, National Geographic maps, magellan triton 200, high sensitivity

Both the Triton 400 and 500 are portable handheld GPS receivers designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts such as backpackers, geocachers, hunters and fishermen. They are lightweight and a convenient size to fit into a pants or jacket pocket. The Triton range is also rugged enough to withstand some of the all too common accidental impacts while traversing rough terrain. For rain and immersion protection the Tritons are waterproof and rated to IPX-7 which is for 1m depth for 30 minutes.

For ease of use in the field, both the Magellan Triton 400 and 500 have 2.2 inch (5.9 cm) QVGA color touch screens, Other features include an electronic compass and an SD card slot for loading map updates and memory expansion. The Magellan Triton 500 also comes with an altimeter. In a first, both Tritons are compatible with downloadable National Geographic maps.
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Technorati Tags: Triton 400, portable handheld GPS receivers, geocachers, rain and immersion protection, IPX-7