Savant readies OnPar golf GPS unit

Friday, January 30, 2009, 6:59
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savantonpar Savant GPS has announced the availability of its OnPar rangefinder, a revolutionary new touch screen GPS device, which is specifically designed taking into account the needs of golfers. Built-in with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, the OnPar, the company claims, is capable of storing up to 300 golf courses without having the need of any membership fees, course map fees , track performance plus lets you know about clubs hinging on your yardage history and past shot.

As its reviews, the OnPar is also claimed to be the first portable color touch screen GPS rangefinder, which has been crafted to give golfers the ultimate user experience. It gives the impre-ssion of containing a professional caddy at your fingertips. The OnPar also comes built-in with a dynamic hole layout display and GPS positioning, which brags of offering instant distances to anywhere and residual distance to the green, personalized club averages, and easy shot and score tracking. And, it makes it all possible with the help of true one-touch operation.

The OnPar is also integrated with conventional golf information, the state-of-the-art GPS technology, enhanced graphics, as well as several distinctive features, which really allows the golfers to manage their game. In addition, 3.5? high resolution touch screen display built-in OnPar makes it simple to read, even during direct sunlight. All these facets built-in bring forth only one of its kind GPS rangefinder, which is beyond compare in golf.

Brian York, OnPar President and CEO, was quoted as saying, “We took a fresh approach to golf GPS rangefinders, incorporating intuitive touch screen technology and unrivaled useful features to elevate the user experience.”

The OnPar is expected to be made available to consumers in early February, 2009. As to its pricing there is no mention, but as and when it comes, we will let you known. And if you want to purchase it, you can go at select specialty golf retail stores, sporting goods stores, online golf retail outlets, golf course pro shops, and through the OnPar website (www.OnParGPS.com).