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GARMIN Approach G3 2.6" Golf GPS Navigator

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2.6" TFT Touchscreen
Up to 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries) Battery Life
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

Give your game a boost of confidence with Approach G3, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf device packed with thousands of preloaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards and greens.

Fits Perfectly in Your Pocket A bit smaller and lighter than the Approach G5, Approach G3 is ideal if you prefer to walk the course. Still as rough and rugged as its big brother, Approach G3 lightens your load no matter how you get around the course.
Eliminate the Guesswork Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States and Canada. Approach’s highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you’ll always know your yardage. There are no subscriptions or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.
Touch the Target Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot—fairway, hazard, landing area, or the front, middle and back of the green.
Get on the Green Approach helps you zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green — then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.
Trees Ahead Tired of trees blocking your view? Approach includes Tree Line Coverage for most courses (with more to come) to help you see where trees line your fairways, further allowing you to adjust your shot.
Keep Score Digitally Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home.

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General

Brand: GARMIN

Model: Approach G3

Part#: 010-00781-20

Type: Handheld

Dimensions

Height: 3.9"

Width: 2.2"

Depth: 1.3"

Weight: 5.3 oz.

GPS System

Receiver: High-sensitivity receiver

Channels: 12 channels

Accuracy (Position): < 10m, 95% typical

Accuracy (Velocity): 0.1 meter/sec

Warm Acquisition Times: 1 sec

Cold Acquisition Times: 33 sec

Update Rate: 1/second

Map

Pre-loaded Map: Yes

Maps Included: U.S. and Canadian course maps

Navigation

Trip Computer: Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)

Display

Screen Size: 2.6"

Screen Format: TFT

Touchscreen: Yes

Display Resolution: 160 x 240

Display Features: Transflective color

Connections

PC InterFace Supported: USB

Battery

Battery Type: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

Battery Life: Up to 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries)

Feature

GPS System Features: Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)

Manual pin positioning (tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage)

Course preview (see detailed, hole-by-hole preview)

Digital scorecard (keep score for up to four players)

Computer scorecard review (save and review scores on computer)

Whats in the Box: Approach G3
Belt clip
USB cable
Owner's manual

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 1 year limited

Labor: 1 year limited

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

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Mike M 8/4/2011 11:56:52 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 1/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 1/5No green size Pros: Cheaper than the G5 Cons: No front, and, back measurements of the green. This may not be too bad at a course you played all the time but at a new course this is critical information. Other Thoughts: I can't believe that at the price I paid adequate green information is not provided. I would recommend not buying this unit. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
esoldfuz004 7/28/2011 12:47:26 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 4/5Has Couple problems Pros: Free updates,lots of courses but not all of them. Like the zoom feature and general appearance of the green and fairway of the hole being played Cons: Major problem is seeing the screen in bright outside light Doesn't always update yardage when switching holes. Checking the power left in your batteries is a pain to. I don't care for the score card feature not very forgiving if you miss a score entry on a hole and go to next with out entering score Other Thoughts: Screen visibility is a real problem but I guess maybe that might be a major factor in how long batteries last. But I personal would prefer to see the screen than if the batteries go two 18 hole rounds. Garmin does have a very good on line instruction manual that is much better than the one they send with it. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Ed 11/18/2010 8:05:31 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 4/5Works Good Pros: The unit worked just fine and I use Nihid batterys that I change after a days use. Really helps for the iron shots. Cons: Had to down load the maps to up date my coarse which I thought was already in, the screen is a little light but works fine. Other Thoughts: Lots of coarses Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Lawman154 8/17/2010 4:38:59 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Outstanding Pros: Great device and dead on accurate. Cons: Could be cheaper. Other Thoughts: This should be plenty for the average golfer. The G5 does not provide anything but a slightly larger screen for more money. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

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Buzz

No green size

“No front, and, back measurements of the green. This may not be too bad at a course you played all the time but at a new course ...”

— Mike M 8/4/2011

Has Couple problems

“Free updates,lots of courses but not all of them. Like the zoom feature and general appearance of the green and fairway ...”

— esoldfuz004 7/28/2011

GARMIN Approach G3 2.6" Golf GPS Navigator