How do the graphics compare to those provided by Android apps such as Swing by Swing? The ad photos look cartoonish, while the phone ap gives accurate topography of the course. For instance, does the Garmin show if there are hills, or berms or just water and bunker hazards? How do the graphics compare to those provided by Android apps such as Swing by Swing? The ad photos look cartoonish, while the phone ap gives accurate topography of the course. For instance, does... » Read More How do the graphics compare to those provided by Android apps such as Swing by Swing? The ad photos look cartoonish, while the phone ap gives accurate topography of the course. For instance, does the Garmin show if there are hills, or berms or just water and bunker hazards? « Show Less
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I like the graphics shows hazards and bunkers also beginning of garbage areas ie prairie grasses
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I am not familiar with Android or Swing by Swing. The Approach is a perfect tool for any golf player. I have seen others on the course but nothing compares to the approach.
1711871
It does not show berms or hills adequately and the screen is difficult to read in the sun particularly with sun glasses on. I almost would prefer a simple voice to center of green statement.
926854
I am not familiar with the Android app you mentioned. The Garmin does not show the topography of the course. It shows the hazards and distances to such. I have found its features very helpful and am quite satisfied with it and its performance.
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I'm not familiar with Swing by Swing. The Approach G3 shows diagrams. Some might call them cartoons, but I find them to be accurate depictions of the course. It does not, however, show relief. If you need that, you should look elsewhere. For those who play mostly in flat places like Florida, flat diagrams work just fine. The Approach shows water hazards accurately. It shows general depictions of forested areas, not accurate locations of particular trees.
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Nothing that I've noticed except for a slightly smaller screen. I travel a lot off of recognizable roads that are on the garmin maps but the "tracks feature" draws a line everywhere I've driven even if the GPS does not recognize a road.
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It does not show distance to traps, hazards, etc. I wanted an inexpensive GPS unit that would show distances to front, center, and back of green that was accurate and easy to use which this one does. It also will show shot distance, keep score, give round time, and is able to edit distances. I can get two rounds with one charge, however, I usually charge it each time I play. I am very happy with this unit.
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IMO terrain view is the only view to have ... updates when you get them are to both terrain and standard maps as far as I can tell. On a dark road, I find the terrain view gives me a better idea of what to expect ahead during the times I have to drive slowly. Now, I like to look at views when its safe, but at night there's nothing to see, except what's via the Garmin. I traveled up an unfamiliar windy mountain road on a trip a few months after purchasing my 3790, and "saw" the canyons and rivers running nearby. I'm not talking about side views, but a pseudo topographical mode that gave me enough information to feel I wasn't entirely "in the dark" going thru an area I might never pass by again. But that's just me. :)
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Anyone who has purchased this: Can you please tell me how the software is? Does it glitch? Is it slow or fast? How does the navigation work? Is it completely different then Google Maps?
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quite simple, the free ones depend on individuals to update and that can be a mixed bag for reliability. Skycaddie allows users to map and update but they also send out specialists to walk the entire courses and the greens are to within an inch in error margins. Phone based GPS apps for golf are ok but they destroy the battery life on the phone. I have used several apps on different platforms and have never been able to complete a round with any battery life left except with my old blackberry using bbgpsgolf. The flaw with that app is it was user updated only. The upside is it was user updated only so all the courses and the app were free. quite simple, the free ones depend on individuals to update and that can be a mixed bag for reliability. Skycaddie allows users to map and update but they also send out specialists to walk the entire courses and the greens are to within an inch in error margins. Phone based GPS apps for golf are ok but they destroy the battery life on the phone. I have used several apps on different platforms and have never been able to complete a round with any battery life left except with my old blackberry using bbgpsgolf. The flaw with that app is it was user updated only. The upside is it was user... » Read More quite simple, the free ones depend on individuals to update and that can be a mixed bag for reliability. Skycaddie allows users to map and update but they also send out specialists to walk the entire courses and the greens are to within an inch in error margins. Phone based GPS apps for golf are ok but they destroy the battery life on the phone. I have used several apps on different platforms and have never been able to complete a round with any battery life left except with my old blackberry using bbgpsgolf. The flaw with that app is it was user updated only. The upside is it was user updated only so all the courses and the app were free. « Show Less
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All of those devices work fairly well. I have golflogix on iphone myself. What skycaddie offers is the fact that a human has actually surveyed the course by foot and will pick up on some nuances that are missed from looking at satellite photos.
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If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least. The standard speed, distance, time, and heart rate functions all work fine. Hope this helps. If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least.... » Read More If you're interested in Elevation related data, I would not recommend buying the Forerunner 305. I have been through multiple devices and many discussions with Tech support who basically informed me that this function (along with the calorie functions) are useless on the Forerunner 305. Apparently, it is Garmin's GPS based elevation data which is not as accurate as the barometric data reported by other devices. This was a surprise to me as I had thought the opposite would have been true. Unfortunately not. I run/ride exclusively in the mountains and I'm very dissapointed to say the least. The standard speed, distance, time, and heart rate functions all work fine. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I've never used any of the apps out there, so difficult to compare. I would make sure the apps provide the same real time localized information (your specific county) available from their radio broadcasts. The whole point of this sort of radio is for severe weather alerts, and if the app doesn't do that, then there is no point in getting the app. I bring this radio with me when i camp. I think I prefer the radio if for no other reason than I have camped in areas where cell phone coverage is spotty. I also wonder what sort of data hog those apps can be, or how annoying the inevitable ads are. I've never used any of the apps out there, so difficult to compare. I would make sure the apps provide the same real time localized information (your specific county) available from their radio broadcasts. The whole point of this sort of radio is for severe weather alerts, and if the app doesn't do that, then there is no point in getting the app. I bring this radio with me when i camp. I think I prefer the radio if for no other reason than I have camped in areas where cell phone coverage is spotty. I also wonder what sort of data hog those apps can be, or how annoying the inevitable ads are.
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I have a Garmin system and it accepted the card with no problem. However, the resultant navigation is barely adequate, especially in the congested city of Quito where it is almost useless. In the remote areas it does not show the trails or secondary roads very well. However, bottom line is that it provides some utility. Most folks who are posted here use an application on their cell phones which works superbly. But, I do not have the Cadillac cell phone plan so I have to rely on the GPS and old school paper maps combined which is okay for me.
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Mine does not show trails. Right out of the box it doesn't even show country roads. It only had the US geology map whatyacallit thing. I had to buy the US maps add in. Now once you ride a route you can save it as a course and repeat it. It still show ou traveling out in the middle of white space between known roads.
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I had the europe maps loaded. I used it to travel all over the UK, a bit of France and Germany. Got back to the US and had the US maps loaded. Not a bad sat nav but be very careful of the settings. Going down the autobahn, carriageway, and freeways, it would act stupid and have me exit the freeway, drive in a side road for no reason and then back on the freeway. It's advertised as being able to walk around with playing tourist, but the battery sucks. I would go with garmin again but a more updated version. The flip up antenna is antiquated and gets in the way. There are better models out there. I had the europe maps loaded. I used it to travel all over the UK, a bit of France and Germany. Got back to the US and had the US maps loaded. Not a bad sat nav but be very careful of the settings. Going down the autobahn, carriageway, and freeways, it would act stupid and have me exit the freeway, drive in a side road for no reason and then back on the freeway. It's advertised as being able to walk around with playing tourist, but the battery sucks. I would go with garmin again but a more updated version. The flip up antenna is antiquated and gets in the way. There are better models out... » Read More I had the europe maps loaded. I used it to travel all over the UK, a bit of France and Germany. Got back to the US and had the US maps loaded. Not a bad sat nav but be very careful of the settings. Going down the autobahn, carriageway, and freeways, it would act stupid and have me exit the freeway, drive in a side road for no reason and then back on the freeway. It's advertised as being able to walk around with playing tourist, but the battery sucks. I would go with garmin again but a more updated version. The flip up antenna is antiquated and gets in the way. There are better models out there. « Show Less
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I like the graphics on the Garmin better and it seems to respond faster than the the Tomtom. I like the display for the Points of Interest better on the Garmin as well. I gave my daughter the Garmin and I have the Tomtom but I am thinking about returning it and getting the Garmin 255w
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Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's. I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's.. If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
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Yes, it shows the distance to hazards. Also, you don't have to download anything. In the U.S. version, I have found all the courses I have played, from NY to Nebraska, are pre-loaded.
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Go with the Legend Hcx, I know it's more money but the Micro Sd card slot makes a HUGE difference in the maps you can do. I own the the Venture Cx(NOT THE HC) and I have a 2gb micro sd card with streetmaps and Topo for the entire US on the card.The letters in garmin speak mean this H= High Sensitivity, C=Color and X= external Memory card support.If you want to save 20 or 30 bucks go with the one I was saying the Venture Cx, but I bought my unit over a year ago, when the High sensitivity units weren't available, Today without a doubt I'd go with the Legend Hcx(they don't make a Venture Hcx just a severely limited HC. You are also going to need either Street maps or Topo(for hiking) so figure on an extra $125 or so or look online for free options, hope I helped you.
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Not sure when the UK maps were last updated. Ask Garmin directly on their website. They are very good at getting back. We used the current version last October and was very pleased, especially when using the thousands of rotaries in the UK. Just be careful about of a road. There they are more like paths with very high hedgerows on each side and no place to pullover.