Garmin Approach G5 GPS-enabled Golf Handheld

If you want to track it, Garmin seems like an option. Garmin is one of the original GPS companies on the market, one of the big boys, if you will. But they branched out into more than just giving directions to the average driver.

In an age where everything is getting smaller, including our bank accounts, Garmin has a line of handheld, personal GPS units that come standard with their proprietary software and have such added features such as two-way voice, yes a walkie talkie.

For around $599 (USD) you can buy a dog collar for your dog (or teenage daughter) and pin point the location of the pooch (or daughter) using a hand held tracker. You do not have to be within line of color to do it either. All the tracking is done via satellite.



Garmin's handheld GPSMAP series is handy for the out of doors type and will keep you on the trail and near where you want to be on the lake. Yes, on the lake. These handheld are marine friendly. That doesn't mean they take military men to diner, but they are mostly waterproof. Some of the models will actually float if dropped into the water- but should not be used as a flotation device for really small people. In addition to floating, these handheld come with topographical map downloads, so you get a bird's eye view of where you are at, fresh water and salt water maps, electronic compass and cameras. These units will not set up your tent or guide you to where the big ones are biting though, that is up to you.

Garmin has even gotten into sports somewhat. Their Forerunner series will monitor your heart rate, time your run and keep you from getting lost in the park; all of this in something about the size of a wristwatch. Prices on these units range from $299 to $399 (USD) which is a bit pricey for people who don't run or sports train much. For those who do it simplifies your training regiment and makes the time your training more productive.

In addition to helping people run faster, Garmin took into account the cyclist and developed a smaller version of the GPS units and made them bike mountable. These have a color screen, mapping capability, heart rate monitor and a barometric altimeter (I have no idea why).

Not to be left out, the golfer can have a GPS for the golf course. Which considering the number of people who disappear on a golf course on a daily basis, this is probably not a bad thing. These units come preloaded with golf course maps to easily find your way from hole to hole. It's an advantage to have a 3D representation of the hole you are playing. But realistically, if you backswing was bad before, the Garmin Approach 5G won't make it any better.

By crossing applications and other electronics, such as the walkie talkie function and Bluetooth technology, Garmin has been able to keep a competitive edge and produce useful and life changing technology. While the practice uses for GPS tracking are obvious, Garmin has attempted to take everything to the next level and cut down on the amount of things we have to carry while camping or maps we might have to fold while boating.

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