How long does it take the yardage to update? For example when i have my phone gps on sometimes it takes 15-20 seconds before it locks in.
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It can take up to 2-3 minutes for GPS lock on when you first turn on the watch. While playing, yardage updates after you move in around 2-3 seconds. I have had it always ID correctly the course I am playing automaticaly when I first turn on the watch. I have had several skycaddies, two different lazers and used my phone extensively over the last 15 years. This is the best product I have ever used. I keep it in my car and charge it after I play in my car and then put it in the glove compartment. Always ready to go next time. Holds a charge well. This was one of my pet peaves with skycaddie. Always had to remember to charge it and bring it to the round. It can take up to 2-3 minutes for GPS lock on when you first turn on the watch. While playing, yardage updates after you move in around 2-3 seconds. I have had it always ID correctly the course I am playing automaticaly when I first turn on the watch. I have had several skycaddies, two different lazers and used my phone extensively over the last 15 years. This is the best product I have ever used. I keep it in my car and charge it after I play in my car and then put it in the glove compartment. Always ready to go next time. Holds a charge well. This was one of my pet peaves with skycaddie.... » Read More It can take up to 2-3 minutes for GPS lock on when you first turn on the watch. While playing, yardage updates after you move in around 2-3 seconds. I have had it always ID correctly the course I am playing automaticaly when I first turn on the watch. I have had several skycaddies, two different lazers and used my phone extensively over the last 15 years. This is the best product I have ever used. I keep it in my car and charge it after I play in my car and then put it in the glove compartment. Always ready to go next time. Holds a charge well. This was one of my pet peaves with skycaddie. Always had to remember to charge it and bring it to the round. « Show Less
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This is almost instant, but depends on how fast you are moving. In my experience, it adjusts as you are walking, and pretty much keeps up with that pace. It is maybe one second (two seconds at most) behind you when you come to a stop. If you are in a cart driving at full speed, it has a little more trouble changing the display to keep up with the movement. It does change as you move, but it will take about three to four seconds after you stop to lock in. I have also found that the weather affects not only this unit, but all GPS technology. If the weather is clear, they work best. But sometimes, if there is very heavy fog, or if it is extremely overcast, then it could take up to a minute to lock on to satellites when you activate it at the beginning of your round, but this should not affect the performance once you have started the round.
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You can turn the "Record GPS data" feature on and off. You can also "update a GPS files" and "Erase GPS data"
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Hello,It is likely the mobile coverage in your area. The slower the coverage, the longer it will take to update. If you cross into roaming, it will take even longer to update as the records process through the roaming carrier. We have a software fix that will go out this month to resolve the long term issue. A short term fix is to unplug the device, give it a few seconds, and plug it back in. The device should reset itself and work properly. Please submit a support ticket at help.zubiecar.com so we can help with you the issue. Thanks,Zubie Crew
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I hope I don't have to reboot every time I use it. I know it takes some time for a GPS to get signal... but I just didn't know it took so long.
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There is a feature available from Tomtom that supposedly helps to correct this. You have to download and install the Tomtom Home application on your PC or Mac, and then connect the GPS device to it via the USB cable. Then the application will automatically update the device with this feature.I found that it takes about 3-4 minutes to find the satellites the very first time you turn on the unit, but after you install the new quick-find feature from Tomtom it typically takes about 20-30 seconds.
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I ran with my Garmin405CX just yesterday on a route that I know is almost exactly 3.1 miles. I've driven it and checked the odometer. I've walked it and counted paces with a pedometer. I've mapped it on Google and Yahoo to the same results. The 405CX absolutely nailed it. If it's an accuracy problem, I'd suspect it is related to location or satellite interference of some kind.
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The information will remain on rhe device for a 7 day period. After that it resets.There is no app compatibility and no synchronizing.Also I find the HR monitor rarely worked.
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I don't know what your're talking about. I have a tom tom start 45tm 4.3 and have never had a GPS update but you can connect to a computer and get map updates if there are any.
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I use GPS all the time and haven't noticed any difference. When mounted, the magnet is dead center on the back of my phone. Maybe there aren't any GPS receivers right there. As I mentioned in another post, the magnet isn't quite strong enough to hold the metal plate through a thin otter box. Maybe that is the reason the GPS isn't being affected.
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It does take some time for the watch to sync up on satellites, but mine always does. I generally turn it on when I leave for the golf course. If yours doesn't at all then I think there maybe a problem with the watch.
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I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
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That's how long it takes. I also have an LG set, it takes about 10 seconds.
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It is fairly fast in an area it has locked on before: 15 seconds average. After travel to a new area is takes about 30 to 45 seconds to get a first lock.
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Not enough range it's not an actual gps tracker . It uses your maps via Bluetooth through your phone , so it can only tell you the last place you left it when it was connected to your phone .
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It is a continuously-updated feature, but not 100% accurate. The updates rely on what has been reported by state/county DOT sources, which are not 100% accurate. Therefore, sometimes you will find traffic jams from accidents, which may not be reported, or delay notifications on the Garmin which are not actually there (no construction on Sundays, for example). Needless to say, this is a newer technology that compliments your own common sense about traffic conditions.
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Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
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Depending on where you are, it sometimes takes a really long time to get its gps feed. I don't know if that is a problem with this device or if the signals are just too weak on some places. But I have used it for bike rides, hikes, skiing, running, and mud runs. When it gets a sattelite feed it works great.