New iGolf Neo Model

[newlydad]

Just got mine yesterday. Picks up satelites amazing fast.

 

My backyard is 8500 yards to the closet 1st green.

 

Looking forward to getting it out next week.

[mdouet]

For anyone that's thinking about the neo, it's discounted by 15% through the golfsmith friends and family sale. It'll get to your door for $133.48 after shipping. Coupon code is FFSS08. Sky caddie is not eligible.

 

Where do I enter this code to get the 15% off?

[mched]

That code expired on Sunday.

[mdouet]

Doh, wish I had read this thread sooner!

 

Oh well, I guess I'll bite the bullet and pick one of these up from my neighborhood Golfsmith anyway.

[DanZ]

I've found mistakes occasionally but in most cases their yardages appear to be spot on.

 

One time a bunker for the 8th hole was in the 9th holes custom points. Sometimes their decisions on the line to use for front/center/back on the green are a little questionable, but most of the time they're in a good spot.

[newlydad]

You can get it from intheholegolf.com for 10% off with coupon code 4gea10 and get free shipping.

 

it is for 4gea.com forum.

[mdouet]

Just picked up one of these bad boys from Golfsmith. I just loaded my home course and will be playing around with it tonight when I go to the range. I'll use it to pace our different distances to practice my pitch shots. Can't wait to test it out for real on the 4th when I go play a round.

[mdouet]

Played around with my Neo at the range last night, the only real issue I had with it was that when calculating shot distance the yardage seemed to jump around alot, especially when pacing out putts. The course yardages seemed pretty stable though, not sure how accurate they are until I take it to the course. My only other complaint is that the buttons are rather small and hard to see in the dark. Overall I'm pleased with it, the real test will be when I take it on the course.

[seadoc]

Hey gang- Well, after searching in-person at t-mo, verihifeezone, and the blue evil empire shops, I found a case that will allow operation while in the case! (exciting for me, less hassle, yada yada). The allure for me is 1) not having to take it out to get a reading each time, and 2) if I make sure it's fixed to my belt and strapped into the case, I won't worry about losing it.

 

The case is intended for a phone: LG 9100. I got it at a verizon affiliate mall kiosk. The phone is one of those ones that slides out (horizontally). So it's got a full window with no obstruction of any of the neo's screen, buttons, or button labels!

I will need to make some mods, the first of which being velcro to the back of the neo and the inside/back of the case (to keep it from falling out if it accidentally gets turned upside-down etc), the 2nd mod would be reinforcing the contact points where the window plastic is sewn to the leather back of the case - there's 5 points of contact. I may try to run something about 3/4" wide along on the inside edges of the case - any ideas?

 

 

 

*the bonus about this case is that the case has a 2nd half, which is essentially the same dimensions (a touch smaller) and flimsier (but still has 2 notches to loop a belt through) So it's kind of 2 cases for the price of 1 ($25 after tax, ugh).

 

 

edit- now with picturey goodness!

 

*If anyone from L1 is reading this, I think it would be great if (in addition to the leather belt case on your website) you offered one with a clear window and access to the buttons, for the purpose of allowing use while in the case.

[lmelte]

Just purchased a neo and downloaded 3 fairly local courses played all 3 in 3 days, my home course was fantastic and right on but the other 2 courses where not even close, actually Id, say 10 out of the 18 holes were off on one course by 100 yds the other was mapped wrong and the actual hole I was playing was #7 365, and the neo said 675, but when I changed the hole # back a hole it was the right yardage. I've emailed IGolf but I thought maybe one of you had an answer

thanks

[VeniVidiVici]

ive had my neo for a month now and love it, i recieved it as a gift for my bithday, i perfer it over my fathers skycaddie because its simple, having to much imformation isnt a good thing for me, so knowing front/center/back is about all i need, i think its a great unit for the price!!

[gdabaez]

I picked up my igolf neo at The Sharper Image for $89.97 + tax, I would suggest for anyone to call first and check stock before wasting gas. I heard The Sharper Image is going out of business and everything is 40% to 50% off.

[boon44]

NEO UPDATE:

I have only downloaded about 5 courses (damn 95 more to go on my membership...haha) so far and each and every one of them has been almost completely spot on with the yardages. Is iGolf's version of Front,Center,Back the same as what YOU the golfer deems??...Maybe not always, but we're talking a yard off here or there based on mapping. I am very sure that SkyCaddy and the rest are just as bad or worse when it comes to that,etc.

I have probably said it before but the COOLEST thing for me besides it's price, accuracy, satellite connection/responsiveness,etc is.....the self mapping!

I have mapped 3 dogtrack munys now that are not available on the website and it is the smoothest,fastest,EASIEST, thing to map a course(s) you frequent to YOUR personal preferences.

 

PS-Played in a tournament with 2 other guys who had the newest most expensive Skycaddys and off and on during the round they both said "I'm not getting a reading, I've lost the connection".......Each time they would say that I'd pull out the little Neo and smile as the yardage was there every single time.....HA.

[outfitter]

Update on The Sharper Image. I just picked up a neo for $75. They are closing and eveything that's left is on sale. If you have one in the area, check it out. Awesome deal!

[first tee]

Love mine. Throw it in my pocket and go!

[MOJO14]

I have had mine since March and love it. Also their customer service is top notch. On July 4th mine locked up and wouldn't power back up so I called them and sent it back to them on Monday, July 7th and it was fixed and back to me yesterday.

[JYewMD]

Finally for us Neo users:

 

http://www.igolf.com/igolfstore/igolfstore...ssories/29.html

 

Case, belt clip, etc...

 

~jj

 

 

On the topic of cases, I'm going to try to find something that lets you use it while in the case (I found one of the ones that was made in China for $.30 and sold for $9.99...would have worked ok - a case for a thick bar phone circa 1998-2000...but no sale).

 

May have just made a find (or 2!!), which MAY allow use while in the case, but haven't seen them in person

Body Glove -Universal- Music phone cases- SCUBA

Body Glove -Universal - music phone cases - CARGO

*both feature an elastic arm band (which could conceivably be wrapped vertically around one's belt)

 

here are the neo's dimensions: 1.75" x 3.25" x .75"

The SCUBA photo depicts a blackberry (pearl, as far as I can tell)- dimensions of the blackberry: 2.0" x 4.2" x 0.6" (close!!)

*The CARGO photo shows my exact model cell phone in the cargo case. The neo is about 0.5" shorter length-wise than my phone, (but essentially identical thicknesses and widths) the screens are comparable, but the neo screen is smaller, which is good in this case because the screen won't be obscured.

 

--> based on what I can tell, I'm going to guess SCUBA universal musicphone case is the winner because the case-window is wide, to the edge which would allow you to see the button-labels. The only remaining question is how it will work to hit the buttons through the edge-material OR cut a tiny hole for each button? The hunt is on, whoever gets one in their hands first -wins!

 

alternately, there's the more-expensive DLO action-jacket for the iphone, but the iphone is wider and taller of course.

 

what about VELCRO?! :man_in_love:

[WishICouldPlayMoreOften]

These units are hard to find at most Sharper Image locations. I've also been told that most will not ship so they have to be picked up locally.

[Pinehurst1999]

All the local Sharper Images have sold out them a long time ago...I just got a Sonocaddie XV2 for only $220 including shipping through a Best Offer bid. I am so excited but also upset at myself for giving in to the GPS craze!

[OrangeBlood]

I love mine. I also put a little strip of velcro on the back to help with it not falling out during a swing....works perfectly.

[golf1974]

Wish I would have gotten in on the Sharper Image action while it was hot! Darn it.

[WishICouldPlayMoreOften]

There are some units (4) at the Bellevue, WA Sharper Image location. Store closes after this weekend though and the units cannot be mailed (I tried). They are selling for $75 so if you know anyone in the area, have them call to confirm they're still there today. The sales clerk told me they haven't sold very well out of that location. I wish I knew someone who could pick one up for me, but I don't.

[toy4x]

All So.Cali Shaper Images sold out!! dang it....

[DoglegRight]

After reading this, and many other, posts concerning various GPS units I purchased a NEO today. My initial impressions have been very positive. Haven't had it out on a course yet, but I did go by my local range and waited for the last customers to leave so that I could walk the range and map it out. The mapping is intuitive and takes very little time. Hopefully the on course use will go as smooth.

 

I do have one question though... to maximize battery life, should the unit only be charged when the battery is low or completely drained? Or, can I recharge it at any point without adversely affecting the battery life?

 

Thanks for any info and expect a more in depth review once I can get to a course in the upcoming days.

[chas521]

I do have one question though... to maximize battery life, should the unit only be charged when the battery is low or completely drained? Or, can I recharge it at any point without adversely affecting the battery life?

 

You know, I've been thinking the same thing. From what I've heard, the battery "learns" by how it is used. Therefore, it is my understanding, that a person should let the battery get as low as it can get before recharging it so it knows to keep going like the Everready bunny. However I would like to hear more about this. Maybe it doesn't matter after all.

[seadoc]

I do have one question though... to maximize battery life, should the unit only be charged when the battery is low or completely drained? Or, can I recharge it at any point without adversely affecting the battery life?

 

You know, I've been thinking the same thing. From what I've heard, the battery "learns" by how it is used. Therefore, it is my understanding, that a person should let the battery get as low as it can get before recharging it so it knows to keep going like the Everready bunny. However I would like to hear more about this. Maybe it doesn't matter after all.

 

bingo- My manual says the neo is a lithium-ion battery, which does not suffer from the "memory effect" according to wiki. (the problem is with Nicad batteries)

 

Fear not, charge away!

 

I played my first round w/o it this past weekend (after having played a few with it) - oh man, I don't ever want to play another round without! (it was because my dad & I played a spur of the moment round at a course I hadn't downloaded)

 

Here is the "before" picture of my unofficial neo case:

*as you can see, the contact points between the plastic window were few and probably weak.

 

Here are a few new shots of my neo in its case v2.0!

*I added "gorilla tape" [wow! if you need a serious job done and duct tape won't do it...] along the inside and outside seams.

 

 

*also added a strip of velcro to the inside top, just to be safe!

 

I love that it allows for usage while in the case! And it can be yours for $49.99!

ok ok! I was just kidding...

 

(I credit the neo for giving me my first EAGLE this past week! 2 good strokes set up a 95 yd approach, perfect range for my PW - bounce-bounce-IN!) :swoon2:

[jskd82]

I bit the bullet and ordered one from ebay. I used to have the igolf caddie II, but sold it because I never like using it because of it's size. This unit looks perfect for me. I never used all the features of the caddie II, I just want to know F, C, and B of greens as well as some hazards and also ball distance. Hopefully I can just stick this little guy in my pocket and play without it losing signal.

[iamit]

Played my first game with the Neo, mapping was very simple.

 

Only question is there any way to default the screen that offers F,C,B or do you always need to scroll through the screens?

 

No problems with it otherwise, size is perfect. price was great and data is accurate.

[kobe24]

Just got the NEO and quick question. How long is it suppose to take for the device to the the "sync handheld"?? It seems to take forever. I just downloaded the courses but I realize that it saves it to the folder and now this sync handheld is holding me back!! It keeps on saying "waiting"... any ideas?

[kobe24]

Uhhh, i figured it out! Yes I am a dummy.