Review: Bushnell Neo Xs Gps Watches

Confession time..I've ceased using every GPS device I've ever possessed or reviewed. Do not get me wrong, my termination of these units wasn't because they did charged. Perhaps it's only me, but I pack GPS unit in my own tote after my round which means I charge it and end up forgetting to take it outside. Flash forward, to the following round and my GPS is safely packed away with 10% battery.. Adding to my reasoning is because I have belief that is unfounded and frequently play exactly the same path that I'm able to correctly judge spaces with no measuring device. Superpowers aside, I'm truly well aware that I might reap the benefits of a GPS, but I am planning to must rely on hunches and yardage markers until I could get one that matches my fundamental nature. Great news, I believe I've eventually found my GPS soulmate. The Bushnell NEO XS GPS isn't more elaborate in relation to the ones I stop using but it does one thing none of the other do . . . it comes back in the home with me. The reality that it's a watch design GPS continues to be a complete game changer for me.

Beginning with some facts (or at least my view of facts). The Bushnell NEO XS is thin and light. At no point does it trouble me and I frequently forget to take if away after the round, which will be good since it's additionally a watch that is watertight. I found out about the waterproof after I understood it was after a shower on my wrist. Hey oh, great believing Bushnell! Just as significant is the screen that's not super difficult to read with large amounts that contrast in bright sunshine. Plus, there's no problem if you wear polarized shades like I do reading the amounts. That really isn't the situation with some units which need me glancing under my spectacles to read. Then there's the little fact that it's on my wrist the entire time, which saves me from having to tote it around or worry about losing the sucker. After all, I think some men like to bring the toolbox out before each shot, but not me - only give me the yardage (heck if I could dial directly into 132 yards I wouldn't be a 10 handicap).

Function shrewd, the buttons are intuitive. To begin the match simply click "play golf". Class is immediately found by the GPS around you so you can select the one that is right. Several minutes after you're ready to go. You'll be able to always toggle holes if for some reason the course is revealing the wrong hole although on it, the GPS will go from hole to hole.

Another button I want to use is the "Golf" button. After you hit this button just clicks and it'll begin computing how far you hit the ball. A useful feature when you blast a drive and desire some added fulfillment or if you're trying to dial club spaces for just how deep you went. Because 80% of my golf on an identical path and I play, I actually just want spaces to the front middle and back. I do not use them although certain risks are great. Luckily, the Bushnell contains up to 4 risk spaces. The code for the risks is somewhat perplexing but generally, I will figure out that "RGB" means "right green bunker". A key is to all codes in the guide. Beyond the fundamental "Front, Centre, Back", the Bushnell NEO has a few other bells and whistles that make this an excellent merchandise. The battery life is strong. It is possible to get 3 rounds of golf. In "watch" mode it is going to continue about a year (but I'm not certain who'd purchase this GPS unit and just use it for a watch).

The purpose is that what chows the battery is the GPS and since it's super simple to forget to switch off the GPS, there's a characteristic that can automatically yield the unit to "view mode" after a set period of time. As an example, I set the Bushnell NEO XS to turn off after 4.5 hours. If I'm stuck behind a slow group and find yourself on the 17th fairway after 4.5 hours, the GPS will ask me if I would like to resume playing so that I don't have to restart the round. To put it differently, you will not need to worry forgetting to turn it away or having it turn off before your round ends . . . best of both worlds scenario. Another characteristic which is kind of cool (even though I do not use it) is the NEO has an odometer, so I can tell my wife that I simply walked 5 miles there's no rationale for me to visit the fitness center. There was one looming problem, after actually liking my newfound love with a GPS device. 3 greens transferred and for some unknown reason, the management never gotten the class remapped. That means the SkyCaddie of everyone is not useful for three holes. Unsurprisingly the Bushnell NEO had the same issue. But after a little poking around on the Bushnell web site I discovered a form to take changes to your course. Bing, bang, boom, two days later my class was upgraded! Heck yes, that's exactly what I call customer service!

As a golfer who was true somewhat immune to the potential utility entering this review, that point of view has undoubtedly changed. With the XS model Bushnell has affirmed the GPS watch has a powerful future with their continued promotion in use and design. The power to just look down at ones wrist and get the amounts essential to pull on the appropriate golf club in the tote is not as difficult as it gets. Although the NEO XS does not offer the most flashy interface or a scorecard attribute, it does what it's meant to do and does it very well. For anyone contemplating a new GPS unit for the class, the NEO lineup of Bushnell should definitely be on their short list to try.

To find out more on the NEO XS and all Bushnell's golf space quantifying products, make sure you take a look at their web site, www.bushnellgolf.com.