| | |  | GPS Units | Home » » » » Waterproof Golf GPS Unit | | | | | | | Description: | | Sonocaddie V300 Golf GPS. A keen - eyed "caddie" to help you find your range! Find the pitch-perfect distance to the green, bunkers, water hazards, lay-up areas and more... all in FULL COLOR 3-D! An indispensable companion on your next round, the V300 not only gives you the range in real time, it tells you your drive distance, tracks your shots, and keeps score. Easy to get started, too! Simply download course info from Sonocaddie's database of more than 18,000 courses, and you're set. You even get the first 5 course downloads FREE! A great deal on range-finding success: Rugged plastic housing is stylish and weather-resistant; Full color 3-D display shows distance to critical targets; Walking golfer icon shows your position in realtime; Personalized course mapping lets you add or edit landmarks of your own; Precise drive measurement for feedback out of the teebox; Touch-button digital scorekeeping; Shot tracking and game analysis let you review your round; Includes belt clip, USB cable, charger, case, 2 screen protectors, and battery. Measures 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1".; Course downloads: Access Sonocaddie's website for access to over 18,000 golf courses nationwide; First FIVE downloads are FREE... $29.95 lifetime membership fee thereafter for unlimited downloads; System requirements for downloads: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP, 512 MB ram (XP) or 1 GB ram (Vista), 12 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive. Order yours today! WARNING: This item cannot be shipped to Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering this product. Sonocaddie V300 Golf GPS | | | Features: | |
• User-friendly golf GPS device provides precise distance information and shows your position on the fairway
• Personalized course information for each hole and green to match the exact course layout
• Digital scorecard and game analysis available at your fingertips
• Built-in antenna with 14 channel GPS receiver; 2.2-inch high-resolution LCD screen with backlight
• Includes Sonocaddie V300, mini USB Cable, rechargeable battery, user's guide, belt clip, AC charger adaptor, and carry pouch
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 62 reviews |
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61 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 Sonocaddie V300 is a Fantastic ProductJun 23, 2008
By John A. Macbain
I received my Sonocaddie V300 from Amazon last week. The software installation went well on my laptop but created a minor challenge on my desktop. Registration was trivial, with the "free" Eagle membership being automatically granted without having to request it. I immediately downloaded all the courses I normally play, and the process was quite fast. I have used the Sonocaddie on the course, and it is very effective. I especially like knowing the distances to the green even if you are far off the fairway. It agrees quite well with the markers on my home course. I acquired 11 GPS satellites within 5 minutes the first time I powered up the unit. And, it is refreshing not to have a $50 annual fee as in SkyCaddie or a $25 fee for Golflogix (your unit is useless unless you are current in your membership with those companies). I decided it was much more important to see the relative layout of the entire hole, especially for courses not previously played, so I chose the V300 versus other brands. I could not be more pleased. Move quickly to receive the one-time Eagle membership for free - deal expires June 30.
40 of 40 found the following review helpful:
Very functional GPSJul 04, 2008
By C. Joe
I received this GPS yesterday and used it today after quickly reviewing the basic manual. The GPS is relatively small and easy to carry around. The screen is very bright and easy to read in direct sunlight. This GPS is fairly intuitive once you know what each button functionally represents.
My buddies and I have tried various GPSes and laser rangefinders. The newer generation of GPSes such as SonoCaddie and uPro seem to combine the best features of GPSes and laser system.
Pros:
1) Top down graphical view of entire hole not just the green
2) Relative distances to hazards on the hole
3) Ability to add/edit icon waypoints on each the hole
4) GPS tracks quickly and accurately
5) Track and analyze previously played rounds
6) Rugged and weather sealed against the elements
6) Rechargeable system that provides 12+ hours of usage (not verified)
7) Stores 30 courses in memory
8) Free one year membership to download all courses (limited time)
Cons:
1) Manual is pathetic
2) Buttons are stiff and must be pressed very hard
3) GPS reacts sluggishly when browsing through list of courses
4) Some buttons/features are not functional on certain screen views
5) GPS looks cute
In general, I'm very pleased with this product. My friends who own SkyCaddie SG4, Skycaddie SG2 and Bushnell Pinseeker rangefinder really liked the SonoCaddie.
34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
Excellent DeviceJul 04, 2008
By Ross
"Ross"
I purchased this product after having problems with the UPro GPS device. That device, while the perfect size and extremely accurate, didn't display the ProMode brightly enough to be seen on a sunny day and quit after 3 holes. I spoke to the Denneco office in New Hampshire and they were extremely helpful. They even gave me a 60 day time period to test the product, rather than the 20 days stated on the Sonocaddie website. I have used this device for three rounds and it acquires satellites very quickly and is very accurate. In checking the with course markers, I only found variances of between 1 and 3 yards, but in each round I have played, I was able to access 10 satellites which helped the accuracy. The device is easy to read in bright sunlight, simple to use and has all of the courses that I play available on their course list. I did contact Sonostar and asked them to add Chambers Bay in University, WA. and they did that in one week. I just asked them to add three courses in Whistler and they immediately responded and said they could have that done in two weeks. Everyone I have spoken to at Denneco and Sonostar have been great and they have went the extra mile to service my requests. The SkyCaddie technical and sales personal could take some lessons from these people. SkyCaddie only tops the Sonocaddie in the category of arrogance and who wants to pay $50 per year just for the privledge of using their device? I like the scorecard feature, the fact it can store 30 courses, it is easy to add course obstacles, its simplicity, downloading courses was a no brainder and the accuracy of the device. I would highly recommend this device. It was a good purchase for me.
48 of 53 found the following review helpful:
sonocaddie vs. skycaddieMay 15, 2008
By Rudy Y. Thopmpson
"DR. MORNINGWOOD"
I HAVE USED A "SKYCADDIE" FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS NOW. ALWAYS HAD SOME SORT OF GLITCH. LIKE NOW, WHEN YOU CALL IN FOR HELP, YOU HAVE ANYWHERE FROM 45 MINUTES TO 90 MINUTES WAIT TIME FOR CUSTOMER CARE. (IF YOU'RE LUCKY) THAT'S NOT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I SENT AN EMAIL OUT ON MONDAY, MAY12th, ASKING FOR SOME TECHNICAL HELP, 4 DAYS LATER, STILL NO HELP. I HAVE A SKYCADDIE SG4, WHICH IS NOW PRETTY BASIC. THE ONLY PROBLEM...I CAN'T DOWNLOAD ANY NEW COURSES, BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS STUCK.
NOW, I HAVE PURCHASED A SONOCADDIE V300. GAME OVER...NEW FULL COLOR COURSE LAYOUT. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU WISH IS THERE. I DON'T THINK ANY OTHER GPS SYSTEM OUT THERE STANDS A CHANCE...AT LEAST FOR NOW. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE ANSWERED ON THE THIRD RING, AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. THANKS, RUDY THOMPSON
P.S. THEIR PHONE # IS 1-800-336-6264
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Good, But ---Jun 01, 2009
By D. Eakin
The first two holes on my home course were fantastic - the display was outstanding and the yardages correct. Then - the next 3 holes were reversed and yardages on the rest of the nine suffered from the satelite photo misinterpretation.
I turned it off and after completing my round returned it to Amazon. I spoke with customer service (they were quite available and friendly) who said they would send me materials to request a remapping - 5 days later and nothing has come. From what I had read that pretty much was to be expected - I have not found a review stating that a revised mapping was received for any course. Unfortunately my 1/2 day use of my $29.95 membership will probably not be refunded - still waiting.
Recommendation - save all your materials so a return is possible. Register and take the free courses for a trial.
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