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| SkyCaddie SG2 Golf GPS (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: SkyCaddie
Category: Sports
List Price: $289.95
Buy New: $239.99
You Save: $49.96 (17%)
New (3) from $239.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 13477
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 3.2
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MPN: SG0003
Model: SG2
UPC: 854119000051
EAN: 0854119000051
ASIN: B0015UYCMG
Release Date: March 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Annual Service Rip Off July 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had the device for 1 year now. It works very well. BUT - in order to continue using it for years 2 thru x, you must fork over $30 each year to Skygolf. This for a device that you already paid full price for :-(.
This is like having to purchase your cable TV box then paying TimeWarner another $60 each month to use it. Without the service, the device is worthless.
Most of us do not need constant computer download updates of golf course information in order to be perfectly satisfied with our SkyCaddie. Too bad SkyGolf is not satisfied with the $300 we alread paid them.
 Simple to use, set up took 10 minutes June 23, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I would give it 5 stars, but it can be a tad bit slow. For instance, when you get to your ball, you may have to wait about 10 seconds for the most accurate number to appear. Simple to use too.
SkyCaddie SG2 - A Very Costly Troublesome Toy April 26, 2007
53 out of 55 found this review helpful
First, does it work? The qualified answer is yes. It does give adequate info to the green and if the course has been mapped it MAY give you info to hazards, etc. On mapped courses with 4 stars, some do not include the hazards, sand traps, etc. Of course to get this you must pay $29.95 per year. Also if you want the SG2 to work when you start play it is a good idea to turn it on at least 1/2 hour prior to tee time. Which brings up the next problem - battery life. When my unit was new, a fully charged battery would give about 6 hours of use. After having the SG2 9 months though, I was lucky to get 4 1/2 to 5 hours out of the battery. However it usualy did last a full round. Now after 14 months, a FULLY CHARGED battery last about 1 HOUR. Contacted SkyCaddie and was informed by their customer service that "THE BATTERY LIFE IS NORMALLY 9-12 MONTHS" (their words). The fix is to buy a new battery from them for $49.95. This makes the annual cost for owning an SG2 $80. I haven't even mentioned their rediculous web site or no Macintosh support, etc. My suggestion - don't waste your money. Buy the Bushnell.
NOTE: Since I wrote this review, decided I would buy a replacement battery (which can be only bought from SkyCaddie) for $49.95 - got to the checkout and discovered to ship this 2oz battery to CA, would be $16 via UPS Ground!!! This makes the annual cost for the SG2 $96.
Good but not that good. August 3, 2006
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I like my caddie and I'm generally pleased to have it.
However, I'm most concerned about the build quailty. I've had to return it shortly after purchase because the side button was somehow jamed not allowing the unit to cut off until the battery exausted.
When I received a new unit in a couple of weeks, the belt clip mechanism continues to unscrew and I find I've droppped the unit beside me or a couple of holes back in one case. It falls off reguarly and I fear it tumbling into a pond or off a bridge one day.
This same issue has been mentioned in a previous review. I called sky caddie and they promidded to send the "new mechanism"and some adhesive to fix the problem. Also the little rubber plug cover would never go back into the hole and has been ripped from the unit now. They say they'll replace that too.
Overall an nice tool but the build quality is suspect.
 Excellent Product July 10, 2006
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have used the Sky Caddie on several different courses and found it to be exactly as advertised. Its great for knowing exactly where you are on the course as well as situational awareness of fairway boundaries and obstacles. My game continues to improve as I depend my Sky Caddie... Wish I had bought it sooner!
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