Callaway uPro reviews

[Aquaguru]

Hey everyone,

My dad is looking to buy the new Callaway uPro MX when it comes out this spring (I think May).  He wanted to know if anyone has used the uPro and what they like and don't like about it.  I believe the MX come preloaded with 25,000 courses and for just $50 more you get flyovers of every hole and other additional features

So what is your favorite thing about the Callaway uPro

What is the biggest negative you have

Would you recommend it, or would you suggest my dad to get another brand.  If so why?

Thanks everyone.

[newtogolf]

I was given the uPro as a gift, I like it alot, but it's not perfect.  The screen is a bit small, it can require alot of button presses to access different functions, uses proprietary batteries and it can be painful to synch up with your PC if you don't have the right PC configuration right.  It works flawlessly on my laptop, but gives me fits on my desktop.

On a positive there's no annual fees, basic mode is useful, the pro mode courses (reasonably priced) are quite detailed with fly over views, and the batteries do last at least a round without any problem.  The upgraded version also keeps scores and track of your GIR, Fairways, etc.

Most people I've spoken to think the uPro is one of the best out there, mostly because of not requiring annual fees, which is good, especially if you just play a few courses each year.

[turtleback]

The original one is discontinued and the new version is due out next month.

[Shindig]

I bought a uPro on woot for $100 or so a few months ago.  I've only played 3 rounds since, but I like it.  I had borrowed a friend's previously.  I set mine up on his computer, so I haven't tested if it is compatible on my computer yet, although I'm told the OS that runs the uPro is Ubuntu, and so it should play nicely with my computers.