Les
Contributor
I have/had a Cochran Commander Nitrox computer.My first computer.Very user friendly.Last dive went to turn computer on and nothing.I knew that the battery life should have still been good but it would not turn on. I went to take the batteries out and put in fresh ones and 1/2 a turn of the battery compartment and pop.This was under some pressure.Inside was an oily residue and one of the batteries had leaked.I went to my local dive shop and they concurred what had happened.They had not seen this happen in a computer but in lights and other electronics.My luck was the computer $$$$. They have said that I may be able to "trade in" this unit to Cochran and get a discount on another. Or the shop can sell me another.( like the Suunto Vytek) upgradable air integrated unit for an additional $600. What are some pro's/cons
to help make my decicion.Cochran:$1100 is not upgradable-Suunto:$900 is for an additional $600. I just spent a wad on a set of twin 80's and Halcyon BC and now looks like I am in the market for a new computer but am strapped for cash and wondering which is the best route to go.Any replies would be great.
Urge to submerge,
Les
to help make my decicion.Cochran:$1100 is not upgradable-Suunto:$900 is for an additional $600. I just spent a wad on a set of twin 80's and Halcyon BC and now looks like I am in the market for a new computer but am strapped for cash and wondering which is the best route to go.Any replies would be great.
Urge to submerge,
Les