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Suunto G9 Watch Review

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Suunto G9 Golf Watch
MSRP: $769

Golf computer / GPS / Altimeter / Barometer / Compass / Watch

Features:
GPS: 12 Channels, Integrated Loop Antenna, GPS be turned on at any time to obtain precise positioning

Compass: Tilt compensated up to 30 degrees, Automatic magnetic variation adjustment / Works without GPS activated / Compass North/South visually represented / Actual direction and tracking displayed on screen at same time.

Altimeter: 1 m resolution / Measures altitude to help discover height differences between obstacles and other areas of the course / GPS altitude reference

The Suunto G9 is a big but stylish watch. Designed specifically for golfers, it features specific software for playing golf, allowing golfers to download course data to the watch. As the golfers play, the watch can tell them the distance to a pin, a sand trap, or a water hazard. The watch can also record the distance a golfer is hitting with each club. After a couple of rounds, the watch can recommend club selection. Golfers can even download and review their results on their home PC and upload information to SuuntoSports.com. A day of golf with the GPS on drains the battery, so golfers will have to recharge it before using the GPS again. A battery meter is included on the watch. Also, not many courses have been mapped for GPS usage, so plan on spending a day walking and programming a course.

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