The Garmin Nuvi 660 performs well in all categories. The price point on this unit is very affordable. It has the highest overall rated very good score of all the GPS units indicating an exceptional value by “Consumer Reports”. Ratings of excellent for entering destination, information for driver, portability and color display. Ratings of very good for use of controls, routing options, routing time and mount design. All with a retail price in the $ 350.00. A tested battery life of approximately 4.5 hours, weight of 6.7 ounces, screen size of 4.4 inches, Bluetooth hands free calls (Allows the user to make and receive telephone calls using the unit’s internal speaker, microphone and screen.) and spoken street names (Commonly referred to as “Text-to-Speech,” this feature allows the driver to confirm directions with street signs without looking at the screen) It can also dial phone numbers of point of interest locations. This feature requires a Bluetooth compatible phone as well.
These results are the most current ratings from “Consumer Reports” magazine of the GPS units that are considered portable in auto GPS navigation systems. You can remove them from one vehicle and use them in another vehicle. The most recent use that I have heard of is by delivery people, which makes a great deal of sense. I have also had some very positive comments from two different older ladies about ease of use when traveling from rural areas about two hours outside a large city via much more rural roads and back without getting lost at all. This eased their minds about traveling these roads alone and getting home safely.
By: Diana Zagouris
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Best Golf GPS 2009
February 20th, 2010
Want to know what’s the best golf GPS 2009 systems? Well, there are quite a few. You see, the golf GPS market is quite crowded and there’s a lot of consumer confusion. You can spend $150 on a golf GPS or you can spend $400. The real question you need to ask yourself is what do you want your golf GPS to do for you, and how much do you want to pay. To help you out, though, I’m going to talk a little bit about some of the best selling golf GPS systems on the 2009 market. That way you’ll be in a better position to figure out what’s the best golf GPS 2009 for your needs and budget.
Garmin Approach G5
The thing I like about the Garmin Approach is the large bright touch screen. When I play golf, my goal is to enjoy myself, not fiddle with a bunch of buttons, and the touch screen makes this possible. The Approach comes with all the golf courses already downloaded, no annual fee! It keeps score and also accurately measures distances. This one is definitely on my list of best GPS 2009 systems for golf.
SkyCaddie SG5
The SkyCaddie SG5 has a large color display and a ton of features. One thing I like about the SkyCaddie SG5 is the fact that the distances are displayed with really large numbers. Easy to read in bright sunlight. It also gives you distances to the front, center, and back of the green. There are more than 23,000 courses in SkyCaddie’s database. You have to have a membership plan, but those run $30 or so. Again, this should be on the list of best GPS golf 2009 systems.
Sonocaddie V300
Another golf GPS that found its way onto my list of best golf GPS 2009 units was the Sonocaddie V300. Its main feature is a large, bright 3D display. Of course, it measures distances, but it also tracks shot length, keeps score, and helps you statistically analyze your past games. It will keep track of every single shot you make, which is useful if you’re trying to better your score on a particular course. Again, this takes a membership, but it’s not that expensive.
Golf Buddy Pro GPS
No list of best golf GPS 2009 devices would be complete without the Golf Buddy Pro GPS. ( I should also throw Golf Buddy’s Tour GPS in, too.) The Pro changes the picture of the green to match your angle of approach, which is a feature I think is really neat. Like the Garmin Approach, it’s already pre-loaded with all the North American courses. It automatically loads not only the course, but also the hole you’re on. (With some others you have to do this manually.) Also, it has a very easy to read screen.
Callaway uPro Golf GPS
No list of the best golf GPS 2009 systems would be complete without the Callaway uPro. As far as graphics, the uPro is miles ahead of everyone else, except perhaps the Garmin Approach. It measures distances to the hole. You don’t have to have a subscription, but to get the detailed information you want, you’ll want one. It’s not expensive, though.
Golflogix Golf GPS-8
I might be partial to Garmin. They have such a reputation for quality in the auto GPS market. So, it’s no wonder they have more than one entry in my list of best golf GPS 2009 systems. The Golflogix Golf GPS-8 is quite a bit less expensive than previous models I’ve talked about, but it has plenty of power and features. It automatically detects the course you’re on. Displays distances to the front, center and back of the green. You can measure the distance of your last shot, and also keep track of distance by club, which is a great feature for those of us who think driving ranges are boring.
iGolf Neo
The last entry on my list of best GPS 2009 devices is the iGolf Neo. The Neo costs quite a bit less than a Garmin Approach or a Callaway uPro, but it still has plenty of great features, not to mention the fact that it’s really small. The screen is not that small, by the way. Again, you’ve got distance to front, back, and center of the green, distance to pin, and last shot distance. You can input up to four custom points per hole as you play. You have to pay a membership to access iGolf’s database of over 35,000 courses, but again, that’s not expensive.
As you can see, there’s quite a range of prices and features. The important thing, however, is to figure out your budget and what you want your GPS for. That way you can make the maximum use of my best golf GPS 2009 list.
By: Rick Cole
