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Voice Caddie VC200 Review

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'Voice Caddie VC200'

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Our Voice Caddie VC200 Review will be available shortly. Until then, let’s take a look at the specs and see how we think it will stack up against the competition.

Voice Caddie VC200 User Rating: 4.42 out of 5 (117 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Voice Caddie VC200 Notable Features

Provides voice/audio distances to the middle of every green.
Measures shot distances.
Preloaded with approximately 30,000 courses worldwide. Nearly 10,000 in the United States
Auto Course Recognition
Auto Hole Advance
Has a metronome for practicing swing rhythm
Comes with 7 different languages
Super small and will clip easily onto a belt or visor
It’s available in black or white
The price is right

Aside from the metronome, we don’t really see any features that set the Voice Caddie VC200 apart. The competition comes from I’m Caddie and Golf Buddy Voice. On features alone, the Voice Caddie VC200 does not measure up and the low price probably isn’t low enough to make up for the shortcomings. However we hope to give it a fair shot by taking it out for a test.

In the mean time, we suggest you look at the Golf Buddy Voice. It has several features that we think are important and the price is competitive with the VC200 or the I’m Caddie. Besides that, user feedback on Golf Buddy’s talking GPS has been excellent.

Voice Caddie VC200 Features and Specifications

Voice Caddie VC200
Course Download Fees	No
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Full Hole Views	Yes
Slope / Elevation	No
Battery Life	9 hours
Battery	N/A
Size (Width x Height x Depth)	1.85 in. x 1.5 in. x .36 in.
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Screen Size	N/A
Resolution	N/A
Display Type	None
Weight	.85 oz.
Rainproof	N/A
Touch Screen	N/A
Touch Targeting	No
Manual Pin Positioning	No
Stat Tracker	No
Digital Scorecard	No
Computer Analysis Tools	Yes
Ground Verified	N/A
Alternate Targets	No
Green Rotates to your shot angle	N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Notes	Metronome for rhythm, * Replay function allows you to review shots that you "marked" on the course, distances and scores.
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I’m Caddie Golf GPS

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The I’m Caddie golf GPS may be the most basic golf GPS device on the market. We couldn’t find much feedback for this little unit, but the ratings are a little too low for us to recommend it.

I'm Caddie User Rating: 3.20 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

What makes the I’m Caddie different? First of all, there is no screen. Your distance to the center of the green will be delivered by a male or female voice – your choice. You won’t get distances to hazards or even to the front and back of the green. It will however, measure your shot length. We know there are plenty of golfers out there who really only want that distance to the middle of the green and no hassles from their golf GPS and who knows, this may be the ticket.

One little note: Sometimes this device is referred to as “I Am Caddie”.

I’m Caddie Notable Features:

Note: Sometimes this device is referred to as “I Am Caddie”
Preloaded with over 27,000 golf courses in the U.S. and over 52,000 worldwide
Up to 13 hours of battery life
Voice distance to the middle of the green
Auto course recognition
No fees
Interchangeable color face plates (Tour Model Only)
Protective silicone cover to protect from water/weather and shock damage (Tour Model Only)
custom ball marker (Tour Model Only)

I’m Caddie Tour Features and Specifications

I'm Caddie
Course Download Fees	No
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Full Hole Views	Yes
Slope / Elevation	No
Battery Life	up to 13 hrs.
Battery	rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth)	2.25 in. x 2.25 in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Screen Size	No Screen
Resolution	N/A
Display Type	N/A
Weight	2.25 oz.
Rainproof	N/A
Touch Screen	No
Touch Targeting	No
Manual Pin Positioning	No
Stat Tracker	No
Digital Scorecard	No
Computer Analysis Tools	No
Ground Verified	N/A
Alternate Targets	No
Green Rotates to your shot angle	N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Notes	*27,000 U.S. courses and 52,000 worldwide. Interchangeable colored face plates, protective silicone cover to protect from water/weather and shock damage, and custom ball marker, USB cable, wall charger, and carrying case
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Izzo Swami 4000 Review

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Our Izzo Swami 4000 Review considers hands-on testing as well as feedback from dozens of users. Our ratings score is a compilation of ratings from user reviews across multiple websites.

Izzo Swami 4000 User Rating: 4.12 out of 5 (146 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

See our video review of the Swami 4000.

We believe the Swami 4000 to be one of the best values in a basic golf GPS. Here’s what we love:

preloaded with over 25,000 golf courses (update it before you play and there are thousands more, plus corrections to existing courses.)
provides distance to front, middle and back of every green
large numbers on an easy to read color screen
Super easy to use
can easily measure your shots
long battery life (up to 12 hours)
quick satellite lock and course recognition
easy to edit green locations if necessary

We don’t really have anything negative to say about the Swami 4000, but there are a couple of things we should mention… It has auto-hole advance, but it only works if you take the unit onto the green. However it’s not really any trouble to press the up arrow button to get to the next hole, if you aren’t using this on a belt clip (included) or in your pocket. It has a “scorecard” view, but that only shows the total hole distance and the par. There is no place to input your scores. We’re partial to paper anyway, but for some that may be an issue.

Screen readability, simplicity and price are the reasons we’d pick the Izzo Swami 4000 as our favorite basic handheld golf GPS.

User Reviews – Most mentioned Pros
most frequently mentioned on top

accurate
value
easy to use
easy to read
lots of courses
acquires distances quickly
size
shot measuring
durable
customer service
improves game
lightweight
auto hole advance
auto course recognition
yellow color
battery life

Most mentioned Cons
User Reviews – most frequently mentioned on top

belt clip
auto hole advance – Must take Swami 4000 onto the green for auto hole advance to work
battery life
course not in database – updating the database often solves this issue. Also, Izzo will add courses upon request.
customer service response
problems downloading updates
slow to get satellites first time

Izzo Swami 4000 Features and Specifications

Izzo Swami 4000
Course Download Fees	No
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Full Hole Views	Yes
Slope / Elevation	No
Battery Life	10-12 hours
Battery	Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth)	N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Screen Size	1.8"
Resolution	N/A
Display Type	color
Weight	N/A oz.
Rainproof	waterproof
Touch Screen	No
Touch Targeting	No
Manual Pin Positioning	No
Stat Tracker	No
Digital Scorecard	Yes
Computer Analysis Tools	No
Ground Verified	N/A
Alternate Targets	No
Green Rotates to your shot angle	N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Notes	Supports 12 different languages and displays distances in yards or meters
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Izzo Swami Golf Watch Review

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Please Note: Izzo has released a new golf watch with the same name.

Before I did my Izzo Swami Golf Watch Review, I wanted to read all the user reviews we could find to get a feel for what people liked and didn’t like.

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Accuracy and convenience were the most mentioned pros. I definitely agree that it seems as accurate as any golf GPS I’ve tried and the convenience of GPS in a watch, is ultimate!

Izzo Swami Watch User Rating: 3.78 out of 5 (32 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The size and bulkiness of this GPS watch, was the most mentioned con. I agree that the Swami Golf Watch is a little bulky, but even with my small wrist, I didn’t find that to be a problem. However, comfort was an issue for me and my small wrist, although not for everyone. Several users specifically mentioned that it was comfortable. It’s also probably important to mention that I don’t normally wear a watch.

My overall opinion is that the Izzo Swami Golf Watch is an outstanding value. It’s easy to use, convenient and accurate. I would recommend it to anyone with a medium to large wrist or to anyone who wants to fasten it to their golf bag. That’s what I did and found that to be extremely convenient. I wear a +1.5 in reading glasses and could see the watch clearly without I figure I’ll be okay until my eyes need 2.25.

In full disclosure, Izzo did send me this watch to use for a video review and to offer as a giveaway to one of my readers. I stand by my opinions and summaries of reader reviews.

Most Mentioned Pros in User Reviews
In order from most mentioned to least

accuracy
convenience
easy to use
lots of courses
auto course recognition
easy to read
comfortable
odmeter
easy to set up
preloaded
works well as a watch
ability to correct distances
improves game
battery life
price
no fees
auto hole advance

Most Mentioned Cons in User Reviews
In order from most mentioned to least

too big / bulky
not enough courses
a little slow auto recognition
not comfortable
instructions
hardware problems

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Izzo Swami Golf Watch Features and Specifications

Izzo Swami Watch
Course Download Fees	No
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Full Hole Views	Yes
Slope / Elevation	N/A
Battery Life	6-8 hr w/GPS
Battery	Li-poly rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth)	N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Screen Size	1.3
Resolution	N/A
Display Type	N/A
Weight	N/A oz.
Rainproof	waterproof
Touch Screen	No
Touch Targeting	No
Manual Pin Positioning	No
Stat Tracker	No
Digital Scorecard	Yes
Computer Analysis Tools	No
Ground Verified	N/A
Alternate Targets	No
Green Rotates to your shot angle	N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Notes	Supports watch functions – time/date, odometer & alarm
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Best Golf Watch

Below are our picks for the Best Golf Watches currently on the market in . Some of them simply provide distances to the front, middle, and back of the greens and to hazards. Others offer a scorecard with stat-tracking and some are full-blown smartwatches and fitness trackers.

There are a few in the list that may require purchasing a watchband separately. These are all great golf watches, so pick the one that has the features and price that fit you best!

Best Golf Watch
Garmin Approach S10 - Read Full Review The Garmin Approach S10 is the one we've been waiting for! It's small, lightweight, and simple to use. It doesn't try to be a multi-sport watch or a smartwatch. It puts the focus squarely on golf. On the main screen, you will see distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, plus the hole number and par. The shape of the green is also right there on the same screen. Many golfers will never even need to touch the watch after starting a round. If you need hazard information, it's one screen away. You can also keep score on this watch and upload your scores to Garmin Express so your playing history is always available. Although this golf watch has all the features most golfers want, for those looking for stats or hole views, Garmin has other golf watches you will want to check out. Rating: Weight: 1.2 oz. Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice 2 - Read Full Review GolfBuddy just keeps building on a winning theme. The GolfBuddy Voice 2 claims 14 hours of battery life. That's four hours more than the GolfBuddy VS4! It's water resistant, has the choice of male or female voice, and of course provides distances to the front, middle, and back of the green. It's available in three different colors as well. The wristband can be ordered separately on Amazon. Rating: Weight: 1.02 oz. Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice X - Read Full Review The GolfBuddy Voice line has been a huge success from the beginning. The VoiceX is the latest in this line and has a few nice upgrades from its predecessor the GolfBuddy Voice 2. The most notable improvement is that it adds Bluetooth connectivity to your smartphone for automatic updates to the golf course you're playing when you enter golf mode. The screen is a little larger and it has a Big Numbers mode and manual pin placement capability. It also adds a fairly detailed GPS activity tracker for runners and walkers. It may sacrifice some battery life for the extra features, but should still easily get 2 full rounds. A watchband is available separately. Rating: Weight: N/A oz. Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
Garmin Approach S60 - Read Full Review Garmin's newest golf watch looks to be a sophisticated golf watch, fitness watch, and smartwatch. It will be released in the summer of 2017 and we look forward to exploring all the features here very soon! Rating: Weight: 1.8* oz. Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
Callaway GPSy Golf Watch - Read Full Review Rating: Weight: N/A oz. Legal: N/A
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