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Garmin Approach G5 Reviews

$367.27

Easy to use. Ruggedized, waterproof case. Touch screen. Preloaded with about 8,800 courses... (pcmag.com)

Garmin Approach G5 GPS device : Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced its... (letsgodigital.org)

alaTest Review Summary for Garmin Approach G5

We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 26 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 81/100. The average review date is August 1, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 140775 reviews from other GPS. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 88

880100

29 reviews

November, 2009

60 / 100

3 Experts

Product Age

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81 / 100

26 Users

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Expert Reviews (3)

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Review summary for the Garmin Approach G5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the performance.

Performance, Screen

Reviewers rate this product 81/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the Garmin Approach G5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very Godd quality.

alaSCORE 88

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Garmin Approach G5

By Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin has a well-regarded name in automotive, aviation, marine, and sports devices, but its first golf-centric GPS device, the Approach G5 ($499.99 list), may have its work cut out for it. It's in direct competition with well-established golf ...

Easy to use. Ruggedized, waterproof case. Touch screen. Preloaded with about 8,800 courses. Screen viewable in bright sunlight. Electronic score card

Expensive. No battery meter. No rechargeable batteries

The Approach G5 is a rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use golf GPS from a trusted manufacturer. And it should get even better as Garmin adds course updates for download.

Callaway's database, however, dwarfs Garmin's; my golf advisor, Rich Long...

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Garmin Approach G5

By Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Garmin Approach G5 GPS device : Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced its first touchscreen handheld designed exclusively for the golf course, the Garmin Approach G5. The latest breakthrough in Garmin's expansive outdoor ...

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User Reviews (26)

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Golf made easier

By Philip S. Laroya (amazon.com)

Golf made easier

This unit is so easy to use. Really didn't need the instructions. One button to turn it on and a touch on the screen does the rest. I also like the fact that you are not required to pay an anual fee. GO GARMIN YOU ROCK !!! Takes the distance guessing out...

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Phil

By Philip J. Brandl (amazon.com)

Phil

Awesome quality, functionality and ease of use. Does put a little stress on batteries.

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Garmin Approach G5

By Gary L. Gross (amazon.com)

Garmin Approach G5

This device is an excellent tool for all golfers. It is very easy to use and is very accurate. It possesses all of the features that other manufacturers possess and has a few that others do not. I wish it had a built in rechargeable battery versus havin...

Manufacturer's Description

Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin's Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens.Built for GolfersWeighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting...

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