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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Great for the price
This is a great unit for the price. It does what it says it will do. There are plenty of golf courses available for the 34 buck fee from igolf and you can download 100 in a year. I only found one yardage off on one hole of the courses where I have used it.
I mapped distances to hazards on various holes on my home course and it works great.
I played with a...
Published 14 months ago by J. Murphrey
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Good Value for a Basic GPS Unit
The most important issue when selecting a golf GPS unit is the availability and accuracy of course data. Many of the more advanced (and more expensive) units (e.g. uPro Golf GPS by Callaway Golf and iGolf GPS Caddie II) require a much more detailed level of course data in order for you to benefit from the expense. I found that this level of data was available for none of...
Published 10 months ago by Nigel Wilson
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Good Value for a Basic GPS Unit, October 24, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
The most important issue when selecting a golf GPS unit is the availability and accuracy of course data. Many of the more advanced (and more expensive) units (e.g. uPro Golf GPS by Callaway Golf and iGolf GPS Caddie II) require a much more detailed level of course data in order for you to benefit from the expense. I found that this level of data was available for none of the courses I play regularly, so I decided to go for a simpler solution.
The next most important consideration is whether (and how easily) you can "map" your own points on a course. Not all of even the more expensive units allow this and while it is somewhat less likely that you will need to do so with these units, I can assure you that even the best mapping data will occasionally be inaccurate or missing altogether. This can really reduce the value of a GPS unit on courses that you play frequently.
I very nearly returned the Neo because of some short-comings in this area - specifically, you cannot "delete" a custom point if they provide it in their data download. This is truly a silly restriction. You can "override" an existing point by registering a different point, but why not allow a simple deletion? One of the holes I downloaded had a "pre-programmed" custom point for a creek that did not exist ! Another annoyance is that, while they provide the ability to define your own "names" (labels) for your custom points, this must be done as part of the procedure for registering the point on the course. Creating a label is a cumbersome process which simply takes too long while actually playing a hole. It would be so much easier if you could use their "default" label to do the initial mapping on the course and then edit the label back at home after the round.
In the end, I decided to keep the unit as it is mostly accurate (+/- 5 yards), it is very compact but with a legible display (even for us older folks), it is fast to start up and the battery is rechargeable with a very good life. Mainly though, I kept it because the price is very reasonable.
My final comment is that you really need both a simple GPS unit like the Neo AND a simple rangefinder to get the precise distance to the pin location. If your course has large greens, the pin location "indicator" for the day is usually not precise enough for the final approach shot. Maybe one day someone will come out with a combination unit !
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Great for the price, June 24, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
This is a great unit for the price. It does what it says it will do. There are plenty of golf courses available for the 34 buck fee from igolf and you can download 100 in a year. I only found one yardage off on one hole of the courses where I have used it.
I mapped distances to hazards on various holes on my home course and it works great.
I played with a friend recently who had a golf guru and one who had a golf buddy gps. They are neat with a lot more features then this one, but then they cost over twice as much. Their yardages matched mine on the bushnell neo. I am very satisfied and I got it for about $129 from a partner of Amazon OpticsPlanet.
The only reason I did not give this a 5 star rating is that the manual was not well written and the software instructions were incomplete. But, this should not be a deterrent to buying one.
Jim in Texas
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Great product and FUN to use!, August 18, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
This GPS gives the perfect amount of information for the everyday golfer, and even for more advanced players. It is easy to use and set up. I love the fact that I can dowload up to 100 courses, and I don't have to renew my membership each year unless I need a different course. One of the things I really like, is that you can see how far you actually hit the ball (I'm sure all GPS systems are like that...but NOT rangefinders!) One final note...I'm not the type of person that likes having something clipped to my belt, like a cell phone. However, this is how i carry this GPS, and I can't even tell its there. It's so slim and light, you dont even notice it until you need it. Great product, at half the price of many GPS systems or even rangefinders.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Works As Described, July 22, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
I've used this device twice now. The software setup could be improved. I was able to figure it out even though it would not install on my (D:) drive as I requested. It would still default to the (C:\Program Files)folder. It does allow you to install on multiple computers though. As for the device's operation, it was spot-on consistant with a fellow golfer's much more expensive SkyCaddie GPS. Course downloads are simple and I have not found a course yet that I play that is not available. I doubt that I will ever download 100 courses. It would be nice if I could bank my course credits and use them anytime to download courses, and then be required to pay an additional $35 for another 100 courses. It's hard to predict what courses I might play during the next 11 months, but for the price, I don't think it can be beat right now by anything else on the market.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
great, inexpensive little unit, November 30, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
I purchased the iGolf branded unit last February, not long before it was rebranded to Bushnell. I used the unit 2 or 3 times and then dropped it on a cart path (butterfingers) and broke it. I called support, got a RMA and sent it back. Sure, it cost me return UPS but I told them that I had dropped it and they replaced the unit anyway. I've used this unit for about 40 rounds this year, at numerous courses and the distances are usually spot on with fairway markers. Even when off, not more that 5 yds. Those that complain about not knowing of the membership cost obviously did not do their homework. You can download 100 courses in a year for the membership, and they are yours to keep. I found one course in my area that had not been mapped. I submitted it to support and they had the course available within 1 month. Not too shabby. Sure, this thing is a very basic unit and is priced accordingly. But for guys like me (14 index), this is a great unit. If I played in the fairway more often, I probably wouldn't need a gps, but trying to find distance from the rough was a challenge and this little unit fits the bill.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Mac Users Beware, November 25, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
I was very happy to see that this product "is fully compatible with Intel processor Macs running OS X 10.4.4 or later". But, read on! I joined iGolf and downloaded three golf courses where I often play. The Neo Sync program which accomplishes this transfer opened properly. However the SEND function produced no result. After at least 45 minutes of reviewing all the instructions and trying all I could think of, I called Bushnell for assistance. (As an aside, I waited twenty eight minutes to reach a technician). I explained the issue and then mentioned that I use an Intel Mac using OS X 10.6.2. The tech said, oh, that's your problem. Apple made some changes to its version of Java and it will not work now with our unit. So, what am I to do? He said he thinks someone may be working on it. He said it could be weeks before it is fixed. When I said I really wanted more specific input on who was working on it (Bushnell of Apple or both) and when I might be able to use this unit, he said no further info was available. He suggested I call Apple. So here I am with a useless device and having spent $35 for an iGolf membership to download courses. By the way, I am writing this while I wait for a Bushnell tech; I am calling again for an update. I placed the call 33 minutes ago! Wish me luck and if you use a Mac, you might want to avoid this unit for now. (11/12/09)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
I am thrilled!!, June 26, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
Simple set up and easy operation. Turn it on as I get to the course and I have yardage before I am on the first tee. I carry it in my pocket and it does not loose the satellites. Best golf aid I have purchased.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
GPS Works Well, Synch Software has problems, May 27, 2010
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
The java based synch software will not run on my 64 bit machine. There is no patch or alternative software version available.
I did install the synch software on an old laptop running XP with only a couple problems. You pay $35 for one year of downloads with a max of 100 courses from off iGolf. They look like simple csv files derived from Google Earth. The iGolf site is a bit difficult to navigate but you can get the hang of it.
So now you have a bunch of courses on your hard drive, you pick 10 you would like on your device. From then on you can move downloaded courses to and from your device without logging into the iGolf page so you can continue to use them when the subscription ends.
Once the device is loaded it works like a charm. The GPS chip set is the best, I work in the industry and it has real good sensitivity and is used by top quality auto GPS units. The Neo attaches nicely to my belt and does not get in the way of my swing. The belt clip makes it easy to remiove so i can read it (without my reading glasses!) and put back when finished. Everywhere I go I know the distances to the pin. You must press the up arrow to switch to the new hole, it does nto "auto-detect" the closest hole. The current hole is displayed. My friend has a Sky type GPS and also has a bad slice. He spends a lot of time in the wrong fairway due to his slice and his GPS adds insult to injury by guessing he's on another hole and giving bad advise. This Neo is simple, just use the up arrow between holes and you're good. The rechargeable battery lasts a real long time, 4 rounds for me. It uses the same mini usb port my Magellan auto GPS uses (Same chipset too) so I can charge it in the car using that cable. If you are off the course it reads 999 yards. If it stays in 999 yards more than 20 min it auto-shuts off.
So, unit works GREAT, Software download site is not for the PC challenged type users but OK for most reading this (if you're here you're pc literate). I recommend visiting the Bushnell site and downloading the synch software and try installing it before you pruchase. I get an error when the java software tries to open a browser connection to iGolf. A terrific unit on the course, pita when connected to the PC. I do like it and do not regret my purchase.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
GPS comparison, April 10, 2010
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
This gps is just as accurate as my golfing
buddies more expensive units. It is easy to program and use. The only downside is that the website for downloading golf courses may have only a few of the course in your area. Don't let that stop you from purchasing a Neo because programming the local courses is so simple. Just don't hold up the group behind you while doing it.
PS. You may find as I did that the
biggest benefit is inside 100 yards.
You may not be as good as you think
at judging the distance to the pin
on these less than full swing
shots.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Basics at a low price, December 21, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Neo Golf GPS (Sports)
The NEO works as advertised providing basic front, middle, and back yardage. You do have to pay [..] subscribtion to get the courses but you can download as many as you like. Downside is that it does not automatically advance from hole to hole. You have to advance it. Plus the screen showing the hole number is very very small, so small that I had trouble reading it. I sent the unit back and upgraded to the XG model which is about the same size. Both come with a rebate until Dec 31. I would recommend the XG or XGC over the neo.
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