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Garmin Approach G8 Handheld GPS
Release Date
Jan-2014
Battery Life
15 hours
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels
Golf Courses Stored
42,000
Description
The Garmin Approach G8 Handheld GPS is the perfect partner for your game. The touchscreen makes it easy to find, save and share your favorite courses, and the 53 mm x 112 mm x 15 mm size fits comfortably in your hand. With up to 15 hours of battery life, you can spend all day on the course without worrying about a dead battery. It also has shot distance measurements, so you know exactly how far you hit each shot. And with the pin pointer, you'll never lose sight of where you are on the course.
Specification
| Garmin Approach G8 Handheld GPS | |
|---|---|
| Design | |
Category | Handheld GPS |
| Other | |
Model Number | 010-01231-00 |
Release Date | Jan-2014 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Size | 53 mm x 112 mm x 15 mm |
Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Music | No |
Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
Battery Life | 15 hours |
Golf Courses Stored | 42,000 |
Course Hazards on Map | Yes |
Score Tracking | Yes |
Par Tracking | Yes |
Green Distance | Yes |
Shot Distance Tracking | Yes |
Pulse Oximeter | No |
Compass | No |
Gps | Yes |
Heart Rate Monitor | No |
Reviews of the Garmin Approach G8 Handheld GPS
Rated 4.6 / 5 from 3 ReviewsGarmin Approach G8 GPS Review
golfalot.com
- 5
All in all I think Garmin has got it cracked with the Approach G8. It does everything you want from a GPS, plus the WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity make updating the device and uploading scores simple, quick and easy. The speed it starts up and finds your golf course is fantastic and everything else it does quickly with clarity in one of the best l...
Read Full Review HereGarmin Approach G8
criticalgolf.com
- 4.55
We are fans of the Garmin Approach G8’s form factor, lack of additional fees, and ability to easily determine distances, though have some concern around ease of use and the relatively small number of pre-mapped hazards displayed. The device and Garmin Connect online portal could both use some polish, but all in all, it is a good device. The additio...
Read Full Review HereGarmin Approach G8 Golf GPS: An HONEST Review
outofboundsgolf.com
- 4.35
Overall, I found it to be one of the more accurate GPS units on the market and it was actually fairly close to my laser rangefinder and other markers on the course. I’ve tested a few other devices that were quite a bit off, so it was awesome to see the G8 be almost bang on. There were occasions when it was a bit off but it’s been quite solid the ma...
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