callaway gps difference

[Sakuraba]

The uPro MX is the newest model with the touchscreen. I have one.

It is quite small compared to the other devices and comes pre-loaded. You can buy the "ProMode" courses which get downloaded to the unit by the spectacularly crappy web based S/W interface that Callaway uses.

Did I mention that the S/W is crappy? The site was actually off-line for several months right when the MX device was launched. As result, owners of the device at that time got a bunch of free ProMode courses. I've downloaded some but haven't really used them yet.

They really need to fire who ever was in charge of the S/W. As an example, when you plug in the device it detects whether you have an ethernet connection on your computer and if the answer is yes it disables your WiFi. WTF? Some of us have our laptops connected via WiFi for a reason.

Anyway, the device itself is nice. Very small and accurate. The touchscreen sensitivity could be better.

So you're saying the software makes the unit.

[jvincent]

So you're saying the software makes the unit.

Yes and no.

The unit itself is just fine. If you never needed to upload Pro Mode courses or upgrade the S/W on the unit then it wouldn't matter.

For people who use the score/shot tracking features, then the S/W becomes a factor.