Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS Unit

by Sonocaddie

Product 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 Description

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Utilizing 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. Players need to download the particular course--domestic or international--that they will be playing to their V300 via a PC and detailed course information covering every curve, contour, slope, and sandtrap will be at the placed at the golfer's fingertips.

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but powerful enough to take strokes off your game.

Other features built into the Sonocaddie V300 include shot distance measuring and tracking, 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. And although the V300 is designed to download every known aspect of the courses of the world, no course's links are static. This is where its editing and mapping functionality comes in. 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.

Finally, the 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 ships with enough built-in storage space to simultaneously accomadate data on up to 30 courses as well as track 100 rounds and record 100 scorecards. Course data can always be recorded manually, but the V300 also includes 5 free course downloads, with each additional download purchased at either a nominal ala carte rate or with unlimited downloads available when registering your V300 and paying a one-time lifetime Sonostar GPS membership fee*.

Specifications:

The V300's distance calculator.

• Size: 4.3 by 2.3 by 1.1 inches (108 by 58.3 by 28.4 mm)
• 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
• Regulation: CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS Compliance
• Antenna: Built in
• Internet connection: Required
• Membership: Required*

What's in the Box?
Sonocaddie V300, mini USB Cable, rechargeable battery, user’s guide, belt clip, AC charger adaptor, carry pouch

System Requirements for Course Download

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32-bit
• CD-ROM
• Minimum of 512 MB RAM (XP) / 1 GB RAM (Vista)
• Minimum of 12 MB of hard disk space

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.

About Sonostar
Sonostar strives to be leaders in high-quality creation and development of new products. Breakthrough ideas and innovations are what give the company their competitive edge while also being a great developer of technology. Sonostar employs the very best people in research and development engineering; mainly in GPS technology and other related microprocessor products. Sonostar was founded with the vision of creating affordable microprocessor solutions designed to merge advanced technology into sports activities in order to provide players a higher level of performance.

* A Sonostar GPS membership is not required to obtain GPS signals and to manually map locations on courses on your Sonocaddie V300, but to utilize the system's 3D graphics, its more advanced functionality and to download course data you must choose from one of the three optional plans. See your user's guide for details and rates.

Product 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

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0018OXHYS
• Item model number: V300
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,949 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #57 in Sports & Outdoors > Golf > Accessories > Golf Course GPS Units
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sonocaddie V300 is a Fantastic Product, June 23, 2008

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John A. Macbain (Carmel, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS Unit (Sports)

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 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very functional GPS, July 4, 2008

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C. Joe (Diamond Bar, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS Unit (Sports)

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 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Device, July 3, 2008

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Ross "Ross" (Portland, OR.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS Unit (Sports)

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.