Garmin Approach G3

[backintheswing]

My son picked up one of these today on special at Dick Smiths for $20. Not sure if its a nation wide sale or not.

[aussieashley]

Is this a typo? Is it definitely $20?

[backintheswing]

Yes, definitely $20. He spotted it on a discount table.

[mrbluu]

any left, can you get me, will send you the cash.

[chinaski]

Yep, just called them to find out. $20 - None left in stock at any stores apparently. Damn!

[backintheswing]

We are using ours now. Really good unit.

[Mububban]

All WA stores are sold out too :(

[live4golf]

There is one in tuggerah. I can't make it there but if someone is handy on the Central Coast...

[Anfield]

I picked up 2 today at penrith dick smith, didn't need it, but at that price..........

[live4golf]

I picked up 2 today at penrith dick smith, didn't need it, but at that price..........

Lucky bugger

[Anfield]

One for me PJ, the other for the guy with Krank envy....

[davepuppies]

I picked up 2 today at penrith dick smith, didn't need it, but at that price..........sell me one? Or swap you for the ping zing putter?

[davepuppies]

I picked up 2 today at penrith dick smith, didn't need it, but at that price..........

Any more left there?

[Anfield]

normally would Dave but I already passed one on. If tge Zing was copper/berylium etc then maybe....

[Anfield]

No, they have in their system that parra stil has one though

[mrbluu]

My mate has place one on hold for me, will pick it up tomorrow. If there are extras I will pick it up as well so let me know anyone wants it.

[Anfield]

Also Dave, now that I have redwood Zing live in the bag,i don't think I can go back to a normal face

[live4golf]

One for me PJ, the other for the guy with Krank envy....

:)

[live4golf]

My mate has place one on hold for me, will pick it up tomorrow. If there are extras I will pick it up as well so let me know anyone wants it.

yes please

[Anfield]

PJ, wanna swap for your watch thingy model?

[davepuppies]

yes please

X 2.......

[live4golf]

PJ, wanna swap for your watch thingy model?

Sorry, I like me my watch thingy. I had a look at the back, apparently it is a KRANK.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM :)

[Anfield]

Sorry, I like me my watch thingy. I had a look at the back, apparently it is a KRANK.BOOOOOOOOOOOOM :) Hehe nice one!

[live4golf]

Hehe nice one!

Will take that Tourstage monstrosity to the range tomorrow for a hit...who knows what will happen :)

[Anfield]

Eat some extra weet-bix for brekky! You'll need the energy to swing that telegraph pole in it....
Let me know how it goes

[mrbluu]

Woohoo I picked one up from Chullora. Sorry guys there was only one there. The computer said there was supposed to be a display one, but he couldn't find it....Thanks BIT

[live4golf]

So I called Tuggerah, they had 1...but it suddenly became unavailable when I was on the phone to them. Also called Neutral Bay and they had one, but it suddenly got a cracked screen, again while I was on the phone. I bet they will be on eBay soon.

[backintheswing]

It was fun on the weekend using the one my son bought. We lined up on the 3rd at Mackay, which is a 410m par 4, index 1 and proceeded to have a long drive comp. Anyway I lost as I usually do, as my son is 18 and 6ft3 and smashes it. His drive measured 299m, mine was a pissy 271m. This was downwind but flat fairway. I did smash a couple on the back nine, around the 260m mark. Also seems very accurate. The feature to grap the green and move the pin to where it actually is, is great as well.

[live4golf]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Garmin-Approach-G3-Australian-Courses-/221134851677?pt=AU_Electronics_GPS&hash=item337caa0e5d#ht_1574wt_1378

B (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Garmin-Approach-G3-Australian-Courses-/221134851677?pt=AU_Electronics_GPS&hash=item337caa0e5d#ht_1574wt_1378)et this seller works at Dick Smith. Probably Tuggerah or Neutral Bay.

[Anfield]

Or at parra where one seems to have disappeared........

[Outcast]

Does anyone know if a US sourced one can then be loaded with Australian courses?

[Anfield]

Does anyone know if a US sourced one can then be loaded with Australian courses? No idea really, but I plugged mine into the pc and once I downloaded the right software, it updated my maps to all current AUS maps. worth investigating though I revlon

[Anfield]

also, when registering it, I had to actually click g3 US version as there was no option for AUS

[Outcast]

No idea really, but I plugged mine into the pc and once I downloaded the right software, it updated my maps to all current AUS maps. worth investigating though I revlon


also, when registering it, I had to actually click g3 US version as there was no option for AUS

Thanks, looking at a couple of eBay items starting at .99c for both G3 & G6; noted they came preloaded with US courses and didn't want to potentially invest in a dud...

Also looking around local DSE's tomorrow to see if any $20 G3's exist up here

[Steve57]

Thanks, looking at a couple of eBay items starting at .99c for both G3 & G6; noted they came preloaded with US courses and didn't want to potentially invest in a dud...

Also looking around local DSE's tomorrow to see if any $20 G3's exist up here
Checked out Cannon Hill DSE yesterday and the guy was very helpful and looked up the computer to find there are NONE in Qld!
He proudly told me they were $20 but good luck in finding one!

[Outcast]

Checked out Cannon Hill DSE yesterday and the guy was very helpful and looked up the computer to find there are NONE in Qld!
He proudly told me they were $20 but good luck in finding one!

Yup, that was my experience today... The helpful fellow suggested eBay; probably has one for sale himself on there at around 500% markup...:twisted:

[rowey]

Phone DSE up North & was told this item is an OUT STOCK item & they are not stocking them anymore, a store in Mackay had one listed but they couldn't find it.

[3Puttpete]

$129 at JB

[Outcast]

Thanks 3PP, ordered one this evening

[Mububban]

Garmin G3 from JB - $129
From Harvey Norman - $249
Garmin S1 GPS watch from Golfbox - $179
Sureshot Micro from Drummond - $149 for black and white distance-only unit, no picture of the hole

So $129 for a preloaded colour screen with image of the hole layout and multiple data points for each hole.

Might have just found my Christmas present to myself.....

Anyone got further feedback on this unit? Specifically battery life and course detail?


Unlike its contemporaries, the Approach G3 does not require any downloads or subscriptions and is comes ready to use out of the box. It also comes pre-loaded with up to 600 golf courses, so you can get in on all the golfing action right away! Fore!The Approach G3 is built to last and has an operating capacity of up to 15 hours on 2 x fresh AA batteries* while the light-weight 149g and small 5.5 x 10 x 3.3 cm form factor means that you can keep on golfing without it weighing you down.

[Vice MC]

Hows that mark up at Harvey Norman??? Sheesh good old Harvey doin his bit for Australians...yeah right. $129 seems like a great deal from JB's

[BronsonMarc]

Garmin G3 from JB - $129[/FONT][/COLOR]

That's awesome value. Was looking at getting it when they where $219. Off to order it now...

[BronsonMarc]

Might have just found my Christmas present to myself.....

Anyone got further feedback on this unit? Specifically battery life and course detail?

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Mububban. I just bought this. My mate has one and we both love it. The graphics are ok, think old school VGA style but they represent the courses pretty well. I play in the western suburbs of Melbourne and so far it is all good. Measurements are excellent. Battery life is pretty close to what is claimed. We get at least 2.5 rounds 12 - 13 hours. At this price, I don't think you can complain. Like all outdoor devices you need to view it in the right light. BM.

[AndyP]

Better than the Neo?
Can you add your own points?
Do they have all courses?

[dannycallaz]

Pretty good they are.

Can zoom in on holes judging distances to different pin locations and distance to hazards as well.

Been really happy with it. Has everything you need.

Spewing I bought mine for waaaaaay over $20....:evil:





Better than the Neo?
Can you add your own points?
Do they have all courses?

[BronsonMarc]

Better than the Neo?
Can you add your own points?
Do they have all courses?

Better than the Neo? - Not sure, never seen or used the neo.<br>
<br>Can you add your own points? You can measure from current position to any other position on that whole. &nbsp;It will work out distance to that point and remaining to the centre of the green.<br>
<br>Do they have all courses? - They quote 1000 in Australia on their website, plus with the USB cable you can always upload the latest courses mapped.

[3Puttpete]

$103.20 at JB, free delivery. It sucks that I paid $129 a few weeks ago

[Feelzy]

$103.20 at JB, free delivery. It sucks that I paid $129 a few weeks ago

Do you have a link? I can't seem to find it

[3Puttpete]

Garmin approach in the search box works

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/gps/garmin-approach-g3-golfing-gps-unit/667191

[Feelzy]

Yeah I clicked on to that haha I did search for Garmin but they gave me nothing.

Cheers mate. Ordering one now. My late Christmas present to me

[3Puttpete]

Good stuff. I'm happy with mine, especially for working out how far I've hit the ball. Eg 165 to get over the water, that one went about 163 :)