best GPS for $250 or less?

[8thehardway]

We're all chipping in for a friend's 50th birthday. He'd like something easy to use.

He doesn't keep stats, have an iPhone, want a watch-type gps and he can't handle a rangefinder.

Any suggestions?

[avgjoe]

the 'watch type' and price narrows it down to about 4... if he needs readers, maybe the voice (new version is supposed to come w watch strap, or you can buy one as accessory)

[chockrl]

I would suggest the Bushnell Neo+, $121 from amazon (as of 2013-03-03). Easy to read, simple front/middle/back, can customize points, remap a hole that is incorrect. Battery seems to last forever, have gone weeks of playing without recharging.

I have used one for the last two years, just bought a Callaway upro mx+ but have only used it once and the Neo+ is much simpler.

[8thehardway]

avgjoe - He does NOT want a watch-type GPS -- sorry if I wasn't clear.
chockrl - I'll check out the Bushnell Neo - thanks!

[CyFan]

[quote name='chockrl' timestamp='1362360903' post='6541553']
I would suggest the Bushnell Neo+, $121 from amazon (as of 2013-03-03). Easy to read, simple front/middle/back, can customize points, remap a hole that is incorrect. Battery seems to last forever, have gone weeks of playing without recharging.

I have used one for the last two years, just bought a Callaway upro mx+ but have only used it once and the Neo+ is much simpler.
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+1 on the Bushnel Neo+. Super easy to use and small enough to slip into your pocket between shots.

[avgjoe]

[quote name='8thehardway' timestamp='1362361939' post='6541669']
avgjoe - He does NOT want a watch-type GPS -- sorry if I wasn't clear.
chockrl - I'll check out the Bushnell Neo - thanks!
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misread... still, the voice is an option for reason noted. my neo+ would drop the signal in my pocket, so I sold it. voice has a clip, so it can be placed almost anywhere- hat, belt, shirt, etc

[P-Dub]

Golf Buddy Voice is the way to go...I've owned many GPSs and this is the easiest to use, clip it to your hat...press a button and hear the distance. Neo + would always drop signal for a few seconds, this is normal for them.

[chockrl]

I haven't experienced any noticeable issues with Neo+ losing GPS signal, might once and awhile update yardages for the first second or two of viewing. Usually pull it out when I get the ball, and then take a look before choosing a club.

[dcmidnight]

Callaway Upro MX+ - $149.

Cant beat it at the price point.

[Mathwiz]

I am seriously considering the Golf Buddy Voice. It seems to be a good candidate for what the OP described as needed. They are currently ~$145 on Amazon with free shipping. The reviews are really good also.