Comments on: SkyCaddie SG4 Golf GPS Follow Up http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/ My Quest to Become a Golf Pro Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:20:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pet Lover http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-13061 Pet Lover Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:17:53 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-13061 Ended up on your site because I was researching this product. I no nothing about golf but my hubby loves the sport. I was looking for something related to it so I could buy it as a x-mas gift. Your review was very helpful. Thank you! Ended up on your site because I was researching this product. I no nothing about golf but my hubby loves the sport. I was looking for something related to it so I could buy it as a x-mas gift. Your review was very helpful. Thank you!

]]> By: JTS http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-8582 JTS Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:39:45 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-8582 The SkyCaddie SG4 has a lot of problems. Mine had cord connection problems, which they replaced. But, the real problem is the GPS satellite hook-up, which is a common problem that SkyGolf will not admit to. It continually drops the conection & will not give you the yardage. There is an obvious design error that they (and the consumer) are stuck with. When you call in, the tech support people are usually very nice (once you get thru), but they won’t admit to the problem & will do nothing to help you. I would have my doubts on anything SkyGolf makes as a result of this. There are too many other brands out there now. Check carefully before you buy. The SkyCaddie SG4 has a lot of problems. Mine had cord connection problems, which they replaced. But, the real problem is the GPS satellite hook-up, which is a common problem that SkyGolf will not admit to. It continually drops the conection & will not give you the yardage. There is an obvious design error that they (and the consumer) are stuck with. When you call in, the tech support people are usually very nice (once you get thru), but they won’t admit to the problem & will do nothing to help you.
I would have my doubts on anything SkyGolf makes as a result of this. There are too many other brands out there now. Check carefully before you buy.

]]> By: Double Eagle http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5544 Double Eagle Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:20:11 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-5544 I agree about the way the charger fits the unit, Jim. I can't for the life of me figure out why they designed it that way. I'm not sure why I never mentioned it, other than it never gave me any trouble so it didn't occur to me. It's just weird, though. I wouldn't doubt that the way it fits might cause that screw to get worn out. Mine doesn't get heavy use so I'm not charging it as often as most other people, but it won't surprise me if I end up with the same trouble eventually. I agree about the way the charger fits the unit, Jim. I can’t for the life of me figure out why they designed it that way. I’m not sure why I never mentioned it, other than it never gave me any trouble so it didn’t occur to me. It’s just weird, though. I wouldn’t doubt that the way it fits might cause that screw to get worn out. Mine doesn’t get heavy use so I’m not charging it as often as most other people, but it won’t surprise me if I end up with the same trouble eventually.

]]> By: Jim Burnett http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-5542 Jim Burnett Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:06:48 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-5542 I would hope no one else would buy this unit. The first one was replaced after a fight with Golfsmith, the second was no better, but was finally repaired by Sky Caddie after another fight. The repair seem to work so no problem- right. Last month, I renew for about $30.00 the program for a year. Now the fitting on the recharger will not work. The ten cent screw is worn out after a year. So I am now out about $450.00. That is a little high for less that one full year of use. DO NOT BUY AN SG 4. PS When I saw the way the charger fit the unit, I knew it was junk and I should have sent back to start with. I would hope no one else would buy this unit. The first one was replaced after a fight with Golfsmith, the second was no better, but was finally repaired by Sky Caddie after another fight. The repair seem to work so no problem- right. Last month, I renew for about $30.00 the program for a year. Now the fitting on the recharger will not work. The ten cent screw is worn out after a year. So I am now out about $450.00. That is a little high for less that one full year of use. DO NOT BUY AN SG 4.

PS When I saw the way the charger fit the unit, I knew it was junk and I should have sent back to start with.

]]> By: Partner Golf http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-2326 Partner Golf Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:25:42 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-2326 Thanks for the interesting review. It's definitely on my next list of things to buy! Thanks for the interesting review. It’s definitely on my next list of things to buy!

]]> By: Golf Carts for Sale http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1518 Golf Carts for Sale Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:02:34 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-1518 Thats the beauty of products like Sky Caddie, after a while you you test yourself to see how accurate you get and its not long before you rely on it less and less. Great article and well worth the visit. Cheers Mark Thats the beauty of products like Sky Caddie, after a while you you test yourself to see how accurate you get and its not long before you rely on it less and less.

Great article and well worth the visit.

Cheers
Mark

]]> By: Chris http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Chris Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:47:14 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-1009 I love that you did a follow-up review. Anyone can love a new product just because it causes excitement but you still love it after you put it through the test, that is encouraging. I love that you did a follow-up review. Anyone can love a new product just because it causes excitement but you still love it after you put it through the test, that is encouraging.

]]> By: MCPO Airdale http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-999 MCPO Airdale Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:59:35 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-999 I love my Sky Caddie. I have the SG3. When my batteries start to power down, it does take a moment to lock in the yardage. I find it most useful when I'm away from home at courses I play infrequently. I love my Sky Caddie. I have the SG3. When my batteries start to power down, it does take a moment to lock in the yardage.

I find it most useful when I’m away from home at courses I play infrequently.

]]> By: Matt http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-996 Matt Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:31:43 +0000 http://www.lifeintherough.com/2007/12/01/skycaddie-sg4-golf-gps-follow-up/#comment-996 Sounds like a great product. I should look into getting this before x-mas for my uncle Kenny...he loves golfing and all guys like getting cool gadgets Sounds like a great product. I should look into getting this before x-mas for my uncle Kenny…he loves golfing and all guys like getting cool gadgets

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