Sonocaddie V300

Some of the features of the Sonocaddie V300 are:

* User-friendly golf GPS device will provide you with 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, a rechargeable battery, user's guide, belt clip, AC charger adaptor, and carry pouch

Because it uses the most advanced and sophisticated GPS satellite technology, the easy-to-use Sonocaddie V300 calculates the distance from any point on the course to the green or any other target, even without a clear line of sight. detailed course information covering every curve, contour, slope, and sandtrap will be at the placed at the golfer's fingertips.

It's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but powerful enough to take strokes off your game.

Digital scorecard and game analysis functionality, and personalized course editing and mapping. Shot measuring allows players to leave the driving range behind as you accurately measure the length of individual shots, while the tracking system strings each shot in a round together cumulatively for later review. The unit's digital scorecard and game analysis functionality allows players to toss out their paper scorecard and tiny pencils for good as they keep track of their game digitally and perform an analysis based on pre-determined data points at the end of each round.

The ability to edit and map. Whether it's the filling of a bunker, the lengthening of a tee or a removal of a tree, with the V300 players can map, edit and save changes noticed on their favorite fairways right on the spot.

This unit's memory and optional Sonostar membership club perks allow for all the flexibility that even the most avid of golfers could need. The V300 hass with enough built-in storage space to accomadate data on up to 30 courses as well as track 100 rounds and record 100 scorecards.

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.

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

Specs on the Sonocaddie V300

Weight: 140g (4.95 ounces)

Storage: Stores up to 30 golf courses, 100 scorecard

Power: Rechargeable battery, Up to 15 hours

Display: 2.2" High-Resolution Color LCD with backlight

Language support: English

Waterproof: Yes, IPX6

What's in the Box?

Sonocaddie V300, mini USB Cable, rechargeable battery, user's guide, belt clip, AC charger adaptor, carry pouch

Manufacturer's Warranty

Three months to a one-year extended warranty depending on which Sonostar membership plan chosen. See your user's guide for details.