when I said the other diver lent me his spare, he was a dive master on the boat who had probably 7 computers on board with him, he dove with two and just had the others with him, I dont know why he carried so many but I was glad he did.
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planter:I dont know why he carried so many but I was glad he did.
planter:Hi I'm fairly new to diving, but wish to buy an air integrated comp prefer console type with both air and nitrox capability (for future possible use) I also want to be able to download my dives to my pc. I was considering either the Suunto cobra or Uwatec smart com. My instructor dives with the smart com and thinks its fantastic, but after reading some of the issues with recall etc I am unsure. Am I missing the big picture and should I be looking elsewhere, money is not the issue and I will pay what I have to.
P.S I live in Australia, I guess thats not relevant but I thought I would throw it in anyway.
Thanks in advance
abowie:Mate I too live in Oz.
I have a Suunto Vytec (used to have a Cobra) and like it a lot. The Suunto download interface is better than the Uwatec one.
I also have a VR3 (which IS the best computer money can buy) which I use for more complex diving.
padiscubapro:I have the VR3 and the explorer beats it hands down in my opinion. Moe modern alg (RGBM and Bullman vs bulhman only), much more readable display, comes with FREE dive planning software ... I have had both since they came out and have seen the good and bad from both.. The VR3 is my THIRD backup...
the Explorer IS the best computer money can buy..