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Golf is a game of precision, so why depend on ballpark guesses when estimating the distance to the green? Enter the Izzo Swami 1500, a fully featured golf GPS unit that offers everything you need to approach the pin with confidence. Powered by the latest SIRFStar III chip and equipped with Insta-Lok technology, the Swami instantly calculates the distance to the front, center, and back of the green on more than 12,000 courses across the U.S., turning your golf game from piffling to precise. The Swami is easier to use and more accurate than a laser rangefinder. That's because the Swami measures distances without requiring a direct line of sight to the target, while a laser rangefinder can only measure to the flagstick or other defined objects within its sight. Plus, a rangefinder's accuracy is highly dependent on how far you are from the target, whereas the Swami's GPS technology is accurate to within a few feet. Most importantly, the Swami simply helps you play better golf. When you know the exact distance to the flag and the borders of the green, you can pick the right club for the distance and do it faster. No more wasting time searching for yardstick markers or sprinkler heads. Just upload the course from the online Swami Map Manager (subscription required) before your round, stand under an open sky, and the Swami's Insta-Lok technology does the rest, locking in the correct yardage to a target with minimal lag time. Even when riding in a cart, the yardage changes instantly.
The Swami stores up to 10 courses at a time and automatically recognizes the course you're playing upon powering up. The Swami is also a breeze to use, with intuitive buttons and a large display that allows you to quickly cycle from hole to hole. And even though the Swami is precise and user-friendly, it costs about half as much as most other golf GPS systems. That's because Izzo streamlined the latest technology while maintaining only the most vital features in an effort to make the Swami more affordable. The navigator is built using the same state-of-the-art technology as the highest-end GPS units, but without the costly bells and whistles that most golfers don't really need or use.
The Swami is perfectly legal to use in many handicaps and tournaments, as both the USGA and the R&A have allowed the use of distance measuring devices when the local governing committee permits it. Users should always check with the local golf pro if the event is a USGA-sanctioned tournament before using the Swami on the course. Other features include an easy-to-use PC connection for downloads and charging; a rechargeable lithium battery that runs for a minimum of 12 hours per charge; a water-resistant housing; and OS compatibility with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. The Swami 1500, which measures 3.75 by 1 by 2 inches (W x H x D), carries a 90-day warranty.
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What's in the Box? Note: An initial $9.99 activation fee is required to download course maps. With this fee you will receive unlimited course downloads for one full year from the time of your activation. After one year, you are not required to reactivate. If you choose not to reactivate, courses loaded on your Swami will remain on the unit; however, you will not receive course updates or be able to download new courses to your unit unless the activation fee is renewed. |
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Simple and Effective
The Izzo Swami 1500 GPS is a simple to use, pocket- size GPS device that provides many of the features that today's golfer needs. This device focuses on US courses and provides distances to the front, center, and side of each green on over 12,000 golf courses through its advanced Insta-Lok technology (immediately available to all users for the price of $9.99 a year). In fact, when you power on the GPS device, it immediately senses what golf course you are on, allowing you to immediately use the device for its functions instead of scrolling through endless screens, looking for the right course. This GPS instantly updates your position when you move, changing the green distances accordingly. Further, its accuracy has been checked by independent users and it has been found to be an incredibly accurate golf GPS.
The Izzo Swami 1500 GPS features a lithium- ion battery that is simple to charge and can stay powered up for over 12 hours at a time, giving you not only extended play time but also the versatility to use it over a long golfing weekend without worrying that it will suddenly lose its charge, stranding you on the course.
About the size of a deck of cards, the Izzo Swami 1500 GPS will not be burdensome to carry around while you are playing. Further, unlike many golf-centric GPS devices on the market today, this GPS does not provide you with a long list of features that you have no intent on using. Rather, it provides the needed measurements and context necessary for your golf game in a sleek, utilitarian design. For golfers who are looking for an introduction to golf GPS devices or who simply prefer a pared- down style, this golf GPS will supply all your on the course needs.
