Imagine having the tools at your fingertips to play the perfect round of golf! It sounds like every golf lovers dream, doesn’t it! Throughout the years, ever since Scottish shepherds started hitting rocks into rabbit holes back in the 12th century, everyone who plays the game has wanted an inside edge in order to shave strokes from their scores and impress others with their golf prowess. Since people no longer play with sticks and rocks, it’s obvious that golf has come a long way since its inception and gone through many changes.

The latest change has come about due to new golf technology, and if you want to take advantage of it, you’ll need a Garmin GolfLogix GPS to help you.

The GolfLogix GPS is a handheld unit that gives you superior accuracy over previous golfing models that were mounted on golf carts. With the GolfLogix, you can take the technology right to the ball to get the most accurate distance measurements from where it actually lies. In case it should happen to rain, there’s no worries. The unit is completely waterproof, and it’s also shockproof so that it won’t get broken if it’s dropped or from being carried around in your golf bag.

Garmin strives to give you everything you could want in a golf GPS system and has put years of research and improvements into the GolfLogix GPS.

When you first get your GolfLogix, you’ll be able to download one golf course map of your choice onto it. While you are doing your download from the Garmin website, you’ll be able to purchase an annual membership for $29.95 which will allow you to download an unlimited number of golf courses worldwide. For your membership fee you’ll also receive access to other improvements and upgrades in the GolfLogix GPS which you’ll receive for no additional charge.

You may be wondering exactly how many maps you’ll have access to with your membership, and the answer is 23,100. No matter which course you’re planning to play, you can have an inside edge by knowing the layout of the holes, the distances, and other statistics about the course prior to ever laying eyes on it. Of course, every golf course in the world isn’t in this map database, but Garmin has taken care of that possibility, too. If you should want a map to a golf course that isn’t listed, you can request a map.

Garmin guarantees that when you place a request you’ll have the map you need within two weeks, although the waiting time is usually only 3-5 days.

You’ll be glad to know that both the USGA and the R&A have ok-d satellite-based GPS distance measurement for use during competitions. Therefore you won’t have to worry about playing with non-regulation equipment. As mentioned earlier, golf has been changing and evolving for over 800 years, and modern golf is just following the trend. Even though you’ll be playing with more information than you’ve ever had before with your GolfLogix GPS, you’ll still be the one taking the shots and earning the score.

Paul Julian writes GPS product reviews at http://www.TopGPSProductReports.com

By, 2009, Sony Ericsson became the 4th largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world as the sales of it’s products increased by many fold with the inclusion of Sony’s Walkman and Cyber-shot brands in the phones. Digital photography and other multimedia capabilities have been the forte of Sony Ericsson mobile phones and they have been constantly giving competition to other successful models from rival companies. Sony Ericsson was also the first to announce and release world’s first 8 mega pixel and 12 mega pixel camera-phones in the market.

It’s latest devices are high-performance handsets that come along with some of the best features and integrate the best in current technologies. To more more about what makes Sony Ericsson handsets so popular, let us go through some of the latest releases.

Announced in November, 2009, the XPERIA X10 is one of the latest touch-phones and definitely one of the top class products among Sony Ericsson mobile phones. This is the first Android based phone from Sony Ericsson and includes a large 4 inches touchscreen which is particularly suitable for web-browsing, playing videos as well as SatNav.

Built-in is a GPS receiver that synchronises with the included Google Maps application. Essentially it is a quad-band GSM based phone but it also supports 3G service network. Users will be delighted to find almost all of the advanced features in the phone that includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G HSDPA, Multimedia player, Email and an 8 mega pixel camera.

Next up on the list is the Ericsson Satio which was recently released in October, 2009. This is the world’s first phone to include a 12MP camera and technologically one of the best products from it.

Supporting a quad-band GSM reception and 3G network this handset comes loaded with a 3.5 inches touchscreen. This Symbian device comes with excellent multi-media capabilities and includes a special PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator for enhanced quality in display and imaging. The camera needs no elaboration as it includes some of the best and capable smart features available in camera-phones today. The music/video player capably copes with most file formats and provides best options for entertainment.

Other prominent features that have found a place in this magnificent it’s mobile phone includes Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth, Email, GPS and an FM radio.

Manufactured from a high proportion of recycled plastics and by minimising the use of hazardous chemicals, the new Sony Ericsson Elm is expected to be released in the Q1 of 2010. This is one of the latest handsets to be included in the GreenHeart series of phones from Sony Ericsson. In a conscious effort to make phones environment friendly. It have added a lot of ‘green’ features into the phone like a low-power consumption charger, electronic manual instead of a paper booklet, “Walk Mate eco application”, “Green calculator” and a sales pack with minimum packaging to miminise waste.

Weighing just 90 grams, the Elm is also a very light model and comes with quad-band GSM reception as well as 3G service support. Although this one is a mid-range phone, it still manages to pack in loads of features-Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G HSDPA, GPS, built-in web browser, Email, media player and a stereo FM radio. Also featured is a 5 mega pixel camera with auto-focus and an LED flash.

Apart from the above handsets there are numerous other models among Sony Ericsson mobile phones that can be very good preferences.

Antony cool is an expert author of Telecommunication industry. For more information on Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones with Sony Ericsson Satio visit our online mobile shop.

All cyclists, from those competing in the Tour de France to those who just ride for fun, want to fine tune their cycling skills. A fortunate few can afford personal trainers who give them the information they need to hone their skills to a fine edge. Most of us, however, can’t afford such luxuries and just plug away on our own. This doesn’t have to be you any longer, however. With the introduction of the Garmin Edge 305HR Handheld/Trail GPS, you can now have affordable training technology right at your fingertips which will finally give you the cycling edge you need to take your training to a whole new level.

Having the Edge is almost like having a trainer of your own, all in one rugged, compact unit. The Garmin Edge 305HR comes calibrated right out of the box, and all you need to do is to attach it to your bike’s stem or handlebars using the enclosed mount. Turn it on, wait for it to quickly lock into a GPS satellite, and you’re off and running. The Edge will automatically keep track of the calories you burn, the speed you travel, the distance you’ve covered, and the altitude at which you’re riding.

With its internal barometric altimeter, you can pinpoint changes in elevation and know everything you need to know about your climb and descent. All of this data is then recorded for you to review later on.

The Edge has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver which will track your position no matter where you go. Thick tree canopies, tall buildings, or deep canyons won’t keep your Edge from locking in on your position. Use the Courses feature so that you can record your routes and data in order to be able to race against your own best times in the future.

By adding a Virtual Partner, it will be like you have an invisible opponent racing against you which should give you the impetus to improve your times. Enable the Auto Pause feature, and the Edge 305 Handheld will automatically pause the timer as you slow down and re-engage it when you speed up.

Because you are an athlete, you are probably already well aware of the need to monitor your heart rate while training. With the Garmin Edge GPS, you have the technology to do so on a real-time basis. The heart monitor comes with the Edge package, so there are no expensive peripherals or softwares to buy in order to get this capability.

During a ride the wireless heart sensors send constant data about your heart rate and heart rate zone to the Edge where you can see it on the display. Since the unit is so lightweight and comfortable, you’ll be able to make this technology a daily part of your routine.

Garmin Centertraining software comes with your Edge, and you’ll be able to use it to plan workouts and analyze and store your data. Interactive graphs for charting speed, elevations, and times are also part of the package. You can upload all of your data onto Garmin’s website MotionBased.

com in order to have an even more detailed analysis of everything about your riding performance. Having this information will give you the edge you need to start training at the next level, and it all happens with your Garmin Edge 305HR Handheld/Trail GPS.

Paul Julian is a GPS enthusiast. For more information about Garmin GPS products you can go to http://www.Garmin–GPS.com