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GPS units have come a long way since a 2005 decision by the USGA made them legal for tournament play.
With so many choices out there today, it can be hard to tell which one's right for your game. So, we've put
together a list of the top GPS units available and their key features to help you get the most bang for your buck.

Units are listed by price from highest to lowest.

What's the Difference?

GPS Unit

# of Available Courses/
Course Capacity

Membership
Fees

Screen

Battery Type/
Battery Life*
Average Customer
 Rating**


Price**
             
10,000 + with option to download new courses for free on Garmin's website
None
Color
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended, up to 15 hours

4.4 out of 5
$399.99
             
8,000+/300
None
Color
Rechargeable/
10-12 hrs.

3.6 out of 5
$399.99
             
18,000+/50
No annual fee, $1.20-$10 per course download
Color
Rechargeable/
10-12 hrs.

4.2 out of 5
$399.99
             
18,000+/30
First 5 downloads free, $29.95-$49.99 for lifetime memebership OR $4.95 per download w/o membership
Color
Rechargeable/
16 hrs.

4.2 out of 5
$399.99
             
24,000+/20,000
None
Color
Rechargeable/
Two AAA Back-up/
14 hrs.

4.1 out of 5
$349.99
             
24,000+/20
$29.95-$59.95/yr
Color
Rechargeable/
14 hrs.

4.4 out of 5
$349.99
             
18,000+/50,000
None
Color
Rechargeable/
12 hrs.

2.5 out of 5
$349.99
             
20,000+/20
$34.95
Full color
Rechargeable Li-on 16 hrs

3.7 out of 5
$349.99
             
24,000+/20
$29.95-$59.95/yr
Full color
Three AAA/
14 hrs.

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$299.99
             
18,000+/20
$29.95/yr
B/W
Two AA/
17 hrs.

4.3 out of 5
$299.99
             
24,000+/20,000
None
B/W
Rechargeable/
Two AAA Back-up/
14 hrs.

3.9 out of 5
$279.99
             
24,000+/20
$29.95-$59.95/yr
Gray- Scale
Rechargeable/
14 hrs.

4.8 out of 5
$259.99
             
18,000+/20
None
B/W
Three AAA /
16 hrs.

4.6 out of 5
$249.99
             
20,000+/20
$34.95
4 color gray
Rechargeable Li-on 16 hrs

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$249.99
             
24,000+/1,000
None
B/W
Rechargeable/
12 hrs.

4.5 out of 5
$199.99
             
10,000+/10
$34.99/yr
B/W
Rechargeable/
15 hrs.

1.8 out of 5
$199.99
             
24,000+10
$29.95-$59.95/yr
Gray- Scale
Rechargeable 14 hours

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$199.99
             
24,000+/10
$29.95-$59.95/yr
B/W
Two AA/12 hrs.

3.7 out of 5
$179.99
             
24,000+/10
$29.95-$59.95/yr
B/W
Two AA/12 hrs.

4.3 out of 5
$179.99
             
18,000+/10

First 5 downloads free, $29.95 ONE TIME FEE for lifetime membership OR $4.95 per download w/o membership
B/W
Rechargeable/
15 hrs.

4.1 out of 5
$159.99

*All battery life times are "up to". **Customer ratings and prices are as of 11/30/09.

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