Company That Pioneered Handheld Golf GPS Solutions Continues To Establish Industry Standards; Device Now Compatible With Both Mac And Windows
Scottsdale, Arizona – October 18, 2007 – GolfLogix, Inc., the company that pioneered handheld GPS solutions in the golf industry with the introduction of the original GolfLogix in 1999, today introduced the first-ever handheld golf GPS system that is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
GolfLogix GPS, incorporating hardware designed by Garmin International — a global leader in GPS technology — provides golfers with precise distance information to hazards, and the front, center and back of all greens, facilitating a more enjoyable golf experience. A waterproof and shock resistant device, GolfLogix GPS is the most durable handheld system in the marketplace, and it is backed by a full 12-month unlimited warranty. GolfLogix is also the most user-friendly handheld system available in the marketplace, as it is equipped with an easy-to-read screen and an auto-advance feature. This enables the screen to advance automatically to the next hole, displaying hazards and green distances, and eliminating the need to push buttons throughout the round.
"On the heels of the USGA’s ruling allowing the use of rangefinders during competition under local tournament rules, the use of GPS has become one of the hottest trends in golf," said Pete Charleston, President, GolfLogix. "Not only do we make the on-course experience more enjoyable for golfers by eliminating the need to continuously search for sprinkler heads and yardage markers, but we’ve also provided our web-based community with the necessary tools to make their online experience more efficient."
GolfLogix has also enhanced its advanced software, increasing the download speed of course maps and optimizing the user interface. In fact, the new version of software allows for 10 golf course maps to be downloaded in less than a minute over a high speed connection. In addition to the 13,000+ library of mapped courses, GolfLogix has the unique ability to add a new course and/or update a recently renovated course in a matter of days.
Charleston adds, "Technology continues to evolve, and we will take all the necessary steps to ensure a positive experience for our customers. Our updated software package now supports Microsoft’s Windows Vista, XP and 2000 as well as Apple’s Mac OS, enabling golfers to access their GolfLogix GPS account from all of their home-based and office computer systems."
Weighing just 5.3 ounces, GolfLogix utilizes advanced GPS technology in a highly portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. GolfLogix uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun.
GolfLogix GPS is available at golf retail shops and sporting goods stores nationwide, or directly at www.golflogix.com, and has a suggested retail price of $349.95, which includes one free golf course map download. Unlimited worldwide course maps are available for an annual subscription fee of $29.95.
Founded in May 1999, GolfLogix is a privately-held company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to offering consumers with the most advanced GPS solutions designed to improve individual performance and offer personalized golfer information. GolfLogix owns the patent on capturing and analyzing personal GPS-based game statistics. In January 2007, the Company introduced the first golf GPS to consumers that uses Garmin hardware. Garmin International, Inc. is a publicly-held company that designs, manufactures, markets, and sells GPS enabled devices for navigation, communication and information. For more information about GolfLogix GPS visit www.golflogix.com.
Contact:
Tiffany Berls (tberls@mastrocomm.com)
732-469-5700
Diane DiCioccio (dianed@golflogix.com)
602-300-8282
