Are You Still Happy/Unhappy?

mwkbmw · December 12, 2016

Since there are no new posts in the SkyCaddie Touch thread since last May, I thought I would ask if anything has changed since. My old SkyCaddie is on it's last legs and I need to upgrade. I want a unit that has the capability to move the cursor on screen to show distance to that spot and the remainder to the hole.

Should I get the Touch or locate a used SGX, perhaps? I still have a couple of years left on my subscription, so another brand does not interest me. (Besides, I like the accuracy of the SkyCaddies.)

Thanks for your input!

Argonne69 · December 13, 2016

I've been very happy with the Touch (purchased 7/2015). I've been a longtime SkyCaddie user (5 models), so I knew enough to sit out the initial (beta) period where they release the product before it's ready for prime time.

Coming from the SGXw, I thought the Touch was too small. While I would like the screen to be slightly bigger, I've come to appreciate the form factor. I used to catch the SGXw on the golf cart handle frequently, as it was a large device hanging on my belt. I haven't had it happen with the Touch.

The software has been stable for the past few releases, and I haven't had any serious sync issues, other than the usual need to re-install the cr*ppy CaddieSync drivers, which has been a major sore spot with all SkyCaddie devices.

Given that the Touch comes pre-loaded with all U.S. courses, I really don't have to sync that often. I have yet to find a real benefit to the "HD" courses, as they provide little improvement over the built-in course maps.

One beef I have with the Touch is that the screen does not support multi-finger operations (e.g. pinch to zoom), or dragging. Given that most of us use modern smartphones with these capabilities, it does seem a bit of a step backwards. That's not to say the Touch is unusable, but it would be nice to be able to pinch to zoom rather than use the +/- button. Also, being able do reposition the center of the display by dragging would be nice.

I'd say go for it. You'll always run the risk of getting a dud from SkyGolf. Of the 5 models I went through before the Touch, I frequently need one to two replacements before I got a device that worked properly. Their QA has sucked rocks since the beginning.

mwkbmw · December 13, 2016

I've been very happy with the Touch (purchased 7/2015). I've been a longtime SkyCaddie user (5 models), so I knew enough to sit out the initial (beta) period where they release the product before it's ready for prime time.

Coming from the SGXw, I thought the Touch was too small. While I would like the screen to be slightly bigger, I've come to appreciate the form factor. I used to catch the SGXw on the golf cart handle frequently, as it was a large device hanging on my belt. I haven't had it happen with the Touch.

The software has been stable for the past few releases, and I haven't had any serious sync issues, other than the usual need to re-install the cr*ppy CaddieSync drivers, which has been a major sore spot with all SkyCaddie devices.

Given that the Touch comes pre-loaded with all U.S. courses, I really don't have to sync that often. I have yet to find a real benefit to the "HD" courses, as they provide little improvement over the built-in course maps.

One beef I have with the Touch is that the screen does not support multi-finger operations (e.g. pinch to zoom), or dragging. Given that most of us use modern smartphones with these capabilities, it does seem a bit of a step backwards. That's not to say the Touch is unusable, but it would be nice to be able to pinch to zoom rather than use the +/- button. Also, being able do reposition the center of the display by dragging would be nice.

I'd say go for it. You'll always run the risk of getting a dud from SkyGolf. Of the 5 models I went through before the Touch, I frequently need one to two replacements before I got a device that worked properly. Their QA has sucked rocks since the beginning.

When you say you used to catch the SGX on the cart handle, are you talking about a push cart or riding cart? I walk primarily using a push cart, so I will just get a cart mount for it.

Thanks for the reply.

Argonne69 · December 13, 2016

When you say you used to catch the SGX on the cart handle, are you talking about a push cart or riding cart? I walk primarily using a push cart, so I will just get a cart mount for it.

Thanks for the reply.

Getting out of a riding cart. 'Not an issue with the pushcart.

I think the biggest selling point on the Touch is the built-in database of courses. If you play a lot of different courses, the SGX's limit on the number of courses that can be stored is very frustrating, as it requires constant syncing. If you only play a handful of courses, it's not a showstopper.

mwkbmw · December 13, 2016

When you say you used to catch the SGX on the cart handle, are you talking about a push cart or riding cart? I walk primarily using a push cart, so I will just get a cart mount for it.

Thanks for the reply.

Getting out of a riding cart. 'Not an issue with the pushcart.

I think the biggest selling point on the Touch is the built-in database of courses. If you play a lot of different courses, the SGX's limit on the number of courses that can be stored is very frustrating, as it requires constant syncing. If you only play a handful of courses, it's not a showstopper.

Thanks for your help!