Golf Buddy Voice vs SkyCaddie SGX

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Went and messed with a Voice on Sunday but took the SGX just in case.

 

Here are my findings:

 

The 2 devices were within 2 yards of each other all day.

The SGX has the advantage if you are not familiar with the courses.

The Voice was a lot faster since you didn't have to look at the device.

The Voice did not have any hazards loaded (hence why the SGX makes a better GPS on an unfamiliar course)

The hole advance worked well on the Voice. (it got confused one time which is about the same as the SGX)

No score keeping on the Voice so grab a scorecard.

Battery on the Voice is about the same as the SGX (expect 2 18 hole rounds)

The Voice about the same size as the iPod Nano so it will clip on a hat or belt with little bulk.

 

 

Over all it would be a good back-up device or a nice grab it and go with a course you already know type of thing.

[TheBoomer]

Does it really sound like a little leprechaun or a Car GPS or SIRI ?

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Does it really sound like a little leprechaun or a Car GPS or SIRI ?
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Car GPS is the closest I would say. Leprechaun.....not so much

[dcmidnight]

Is it something your playing partners can hear if they are nearby? Honestly I think I would find something like this would get on my nerves if I was playing with someone who used one and I could constantly hear it.

Just me though.

[P-Dub]

[quote name='dcmidnight' timestamp='1337476952' post='4943840']
Is it something your playing partners can hear if they are nearby? Honestly I think I would find something like this would get on my nerves if I was playing with someone who used one and I could constantly hear it.

Just me though.
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I've used it for about 5 rounds and it's very quiet if clipped to your hat, none of my playing partners can hear it. With a simple push of the button gives you the distance to the green center. You can get the front and back of the green as well if you hold the button down, I however, only use the center of the green. Used in conjunction with my GX-3, it's a deadly combo. I've found that I use my laser not as much, but I still use it when I want/need the actual distance to the pin. Measuring shot distance is simple too, press one button one the side, then press and hold the main button. Accuracy wise it's about equal to all other GPSs I have owned, which are a lot! On occasion the reading can be off +/- 5 yards or so, that's why I keep my laser handy at times just to verify....