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I called yesterday asking about lead times from ordering to arrival at my door... They told me yesterday that they should be shipping out Aug 1st and 2nd orders today, and the initial pre-order rush tapered down a couple of days after the email blast. I ordered one because they "think" they might be able to get mine to me by Aug 24th... leaving home for World Am. Not holding my breath, but it would be nice to have for the Myrtle trip.

 

Thanks for making the call. Thought about doing the same.

 

I ordered 8/13.......I'll be happy if it's here by the end of next week. Ever the optimist I am.

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I called yesterday asking about lead times from ordering to arrival at my door... They told me yesterday that they should be shipping out Aug 1st and 2nd orders today, and the initial pre-order rush tapered down a couple of days after the email blast. I ordered one because they "think" they might be able to get mine to me by Aug 24th... leaving home for World Am. Not holding my breath, but it would be nice to have for the Myrtle trip.

 

Thanks for making the call. Thought about doing the same.

 

I ordered 8/13.......I'll be happy if it's here by the end of next week. Ever the optimist I am.

 

I chatted with them about 30 minutes ago and they stated they're working through the pre-order list. I ordered mine 8/3, so hopefully it'll ship out in next couple days. Still have my old device to use for a tourney this weekend.

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Just talked to them and they are working on orders from 7/30 today. I ordered mine on 7/31 - not sure why they said they would ship 8/15 when that's not the case. I decided to cancel my order and get a new rangefinder instead as I need something for my Bandon Dunes trip next week.

 

They actually started shipments prior to 8/15. Mine was shipped on 8/9 and received on 8/10. They cannot ship all at same time as they setup each SX500 for the owner before they can be shipped.

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Well, now I have a little hope I'll get it in the first batch.......or who knows. Looks like they added a line about orders before 8/16

 

 

Due to unprecedented sales, we are currently sold out. The SX500 is available for backorder and is expected to be in stock mid-September. Orders will be processed in the order received. All orders placed prior to August 16th are currently shipping in the order received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to unprecedented sales, we are currently sold out. The SX500 is available for backorder and is expected to be in stock mid-September. Orders will be processed in the order received. All orders placed prior to August 16th are currently shipping in the order received.

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I would think that they would be able to ship about 150 units per day based upon the following assumptions:

 

Set up unit - 12 min. per = 5 per hour x 5 staffers for set up = 25 per hour x 6 hours effective work time = 150 per day prepped and ready to ship. Packaging & labeling should be faster per unit, so would not create a bottleneck to get them out the door. Assuming that the initial production run was the 1000 units (someone stated above), they should be able to clear that in 7 work days, so all should ship by next Wednesday.

 

Could be way off base, who knows, but I would think they would want to get these out as soon as possible, since having in the hands of golfers would help with "word of mouth" advertising.

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I just received mine about an hour ago and I have to say I am deeply impressed so far. Obviously I have not yet been able to take it on course, but first impressions of the hardware are well beyond anything I really expected. It feels very sturdy and substantial in hand. This is not a lightweight device and the ruggedized design gives me good confidence that it will last a long time.

 

The screen is what blew me away most however. It is bright, colorful and the resolution is very very crisp. It also seems like the processor in this thing is well up to the task. Playing around in the demo mode yields a very responsive and flexible UI. Dragging a yardage marker is simple and well executed. Pinch to zoom works very well, as does panning the map around with a single finger.

 

See some pics below for a first glimpse. I can't wait to get this on course. If the accuracy is what I have come to expect from SkyGolf devices, I'll be selling my Touch and G8 very soon :-)

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I just received mine about an hour ago and I have to say I am deeply impressed so far. Obviously I have not yet been able to take it on course, but first impressions of the hardware are well beyond anything I really expected. It feels very sturdy and substantial in hand. This is not a lightweight device and the ruggedized design gives me good confidence that it will last a long time.

 

The screen is what blew me away most however. It is bright, colorful and the resolution is very very crisp. It also seems like the processor in this thing is well up to the task. Playing around in the demo mode yields a very responsive and flexible UI. Dragging a yardage marker is simple and well executed. Pinch to zoom works very well, as does panning the map around with a single finger.

 

See some pics below for a first glimpse. I can't wait to get this on course. If the accuracy is what I have come to expect from SkyGolf devices, I'll be selling my Touch and G8 very soon :-)

 

I couldn't agree more. I have two rounds under my belt with the SX500 and it is by far the best one to date. I had the SGX and the Touch and this one really presented the wow factor with the build then turning on for the first time. Anyone with the touch or any other GPS device should really give this one a test drive. It will not disappoint.

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Very impressive!!

Sooooooo much better than the Touch.

Very pleased.

 

And the SportX TekGrip is just perfect for mounting easily and quickly on my push cart.

 

 

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They have the version of CaddieSync Express available that works with SX500. I was able to sync using USB on my MacBook Pro. Both the USB and Wifi sync are so much faster. I added a whole bunch of courses and I could not believe how fast it was.

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Did you guys get any extra goodies with yours? Someone mentioned it came with some extra items other then the unit.

 

Nope - just the device for me.

 

They have the version of CaddieSync Express available that works with SX500. I was able to sync using USB on my MacBook Pro. Both the USB and Wifi sync are so much faster. I added a whole bunch of courses and I could not believe how fast it was.

 

Just curious - why and how would you add courses? I was under the impression they were all pre-loaded. Updates, sure, but adding courses? Just want to make sure I'm not missing something here.

 

I have been very impressed with how quickly the WiFi sync works. Can't see any need for USB syncing at this point.

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Did you guys get any extra goodies with yours? Someone mentioned it came with some extra items other then the unit.

 

Nope - just the device for me.

 

They have the version of CaddieSync Express available that works with SX500. I was able to sync using USB on my MacBook Pro. Both the USB and Wifi sync are so much faster. I added a whole bunch of courses and I could not believe how fast it was.

 

Just curious - why and how would you add courses? I was under the impression they were all pre-loaded. Updates, sure, but adding courses? Just want to make sure I'm not missing something here.

 

I have been very impressed with how quickly the WiFi sync works. Can't see any need for USB syncing at this point.

 

I had to look but the courses you select are put in your favorites list and will get any updates to the course.

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Callaway Epic Flash 3, 5, & 7 woods w/ Fujikura Pro 2.0 R2-6

Callaway Apex 21 DCB 4 iron w/ Project X Catalyst 50 5.0 
Callaway Apex 21 5 - AW w/ Project X Catalyst 50 5.0
Callaway Mack Daddy CB 56 w/ Project X Catalyst 60 5.5
Toulon Design Palm Beach Stroke Lab
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The SX500 actually fits in the small carry case that I used for my Touch...barely.

 

Wonder if a screen protector will become available. May use a spare for my Note 8 that is being replace by a Note 9 and cover most of the important area by cutting to fit.

 

EDIT: interestingly, the Note 8 protector is the same width as the SX500 screen...fits perfectly. Just need to cut the top for the correct length.

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Quick tip for anyone looking for a hard case to protect their SX500. Since Sky Golf currently does not offer a case, I spent some time digging around Amazon trying to find one that matched the SX500 size. I finally came across this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2YL4ZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A6ALQ7NAGMPUT&psc=1

 

It is a slim hard case designed to accommodate a battery pack measuring 6.1 x 3.1 x 0.5 inches. Turns out that is pretty much exactly the same as the SX500 so it should work well. I have one on order and I'll report back once I have it in hand.

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This case does work as I stated above.

Note 8 screen protector from Spigen is also in place. Just need to cut length.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note-8-Film-Screen-Protector-NeoFlex-Spigen-Shield-Bubble-Free-2PK/253460946106?epid=15019370665&hash=item3b03731cba

 

https://shop.skygolf...all-travel.aspx

 

 

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PXG 0317T, Xtreme Dark, 5 - GW, LAGP L Series, X

PXG  GEN6 Two Sets 0311XP, Double Black and Xtreme Dark, 4 - LW, LAGP L Series, X

TAYLORMADE P7TW, 5 - GW, LAGP L Series, X

PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II Milled Wedges, Xtreme Dark, 54*/10, 56*/10, 58*/10, 62*/10; // LAGP L Series, S

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Doesn't look like it does anything that Hole19/etc doesn't do for free. Even if you want to keep your cell phone off the course, you could literally buy a separate device to run the app for way cheaper than this.

 

Not sure why anyone is bothering.

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