The Garmin Approach S3 is wristwatch form-factor GPS for golf that improves upon the first-generation S1 with a touchscreen display and 28,000 worldwide preloaded courses (the s1 only has North American courses).
Garmin Approach G6
The Garmin Approach G6 is Garmin’s top of the line golf unit. Their smallest and lightest handheld (as opposed to wrist-top models like the S1), the G6 sports a bright color touchscreen and weighs in at only 3.37 ounces. And with its small size (2.1″ x 3.7″ x 0.8″), it will easily fit into your shirt pocket.
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Garmin Approach S3 for the jet set golfer
UPDATE: I’ve posted a Garmin Approach S3 review and resource page.
Okay, it’s not as stylish as a Rolex, but if you like to hit the links on those frequent overseas jaunts, the new Garmin Approach S3 may be for you. With 27,000 preloaded courses around the world, the S3 has its eyes on a more mobile crowd than the S1, which limits you to a paltry 17,500 courses in the US and Canada. read more
MOTOACTV Golf edition hits the links
Looks like Motorola is going after Garmin’s sports market pretty aggressively. After successfully launching the MOTOACTV Fitness tracker and music player, they are now announcing the MOTOACTV Golf Edition. While they say that 20,000 courses are available, there’s no word as to whether those are preloaded or require some sort of subscription. What we do know is that the product carries a $299.99 MSRP and should be available April 1st.
Garmin Approach G6
UPDATE: I’ve added a link to the Garmin Approach G6 product page.
UPDATE 2: I’ve added an image gallery.
UPDATE 3: Read my Garmin Approach G6 review and resource page.
Garmin has announced their lightest handheld golf GPS yet, the Approach G6, coming in at just over three ounces. The G6 has an internal rechargeable battery and comes pre-loaded with over 25,000 worldwide courses.
Garmin Approach G5 review
UPDATE: A new model, the Garmin Approach G3, brings most of the G5’s features in a smaller package and at a lower price.
UPDATE 2: Another new model, the Garmin Approach S1, has a sports watch form factor.
UPDATE 3: An even newer model, the Approach G6, is more pocketable than the G5 and adds worldwide courses.
The Garmin Approach G5 is the first golf GPS created by Garmin in-house (as opposed to the GolfLogixunit, which is built on the eTrex platform with software developed by another company). The Approach G5 is built on the new Garmin Oregon touch-screen platform.
This ruggedized waterproof unit includes thousands of preloaded U.S. golf courses, touch-targeting, manual pin positioning, course preview, digital scorecard, computer scorecard review, and a high-sensitivity receiver.
Compare prices on the Garmin Approach G5
Here is a link to check out the list of pre-loaded courses, and the Garmin Approach G5 web pagewhere you can download more courses as they are added (7500+ were available in the first update!).
More Garmin Approach G5 reviews
- Consumer-authored Garmin Approach G5 reviews are being posted at GPS Now
- More consumer-written Garmin Approach G5 reviews have been posted at Amazon
- CriticalGolf.com has posted their own Approach G5 review
- A Garmin Approach G5 review has also been posted at About.com
- The Hacker’s Paradise has also posted a review of the Approach G5
- PCMag.com gives a 3 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin Approach G5 review
- Waggle Room compares the Approach G5 to the SkyCaddie SG5
- PocketLint reviews the Garmin G5 golf GPS
I’ll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…
Other Garmin Approach G5 resources
- A PDF version of the Approach G5 quick start manual
- The official Garmin Approach G5 web page, where you’ll find screen shots
- A Garmin Approach mini-site with demos and a run down on features
- Garmin Approach G5 training videos
- A video demo of the Garmin Approach G5:
Compare prices on the Garmin Approach G5 at these merchants:
- Find the low price on a Garmin Approach G5 at GPS Now, where shipping is free on orders over $99 (and the upgrade to overnight shipping is dirt cheap!). Order by 5 p.m. Central Time for same day shipment
- Check the current Garmin Approach G5 price at Amazon
- Get a great deal on the Garmin Approach G5 Handheld Golf GPS Receiver at BuyDig.com
- Find the Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Golfing Companion at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250
- Get the Garmin Approach G5 for an amazing price on eBay
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