I played with one of these recently while visiting Wayne at DiveSeekers.com and it is very sharp! Easily the most readable console computer I've ever seen.
Best computer for night diving?
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I played with one of these recently while visiting Wayne at DiveSeekers.com and it is very sharp! Easily the most readable console computer I've ever seen.
DevonDiver
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+1 for the Liquivision X1
Probably the brightest display available and it is always on, which is cost effective because the computer is rechargable, rather than dependant on changing batteries. Both are rare features in diving computers.
Add to that, user selectable and upradeable software/algorythms...and functionality up to, and including, trimix CCR, and it is well future-proofed.
Add to that, small size, easy menu navigation....and....well, it's quite simply the sexiest dive gadget available. Beam me up Scotty!
Oh yes....and I really, really want one!
Probably the brightest display available and it is always on, which is cost effective because the computer is rechargable, rather than dependant on changing batteries. Both are rare features in diving computers.
Add to that, user selectable and upradeable software/algorythms...and functionality up to, and including, trimix CCR, and it is well future-proofed.
Add to that, small size, easy menu navigation....and....well, it's quite simply the sexiest dive gadget available. Beam me up Scotty!
Oh yes....and I really, really want one!
In my experience the Shearwater Predator is the best computer on the market in all categories. Just my .02.
The OLED computers win hands down!
If you want a console then the new Atomic Cobalt is sweet. Easy to use, read, and is feature rich.
Atomic Cobalt Dive computer, 12-0101-3P - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
If you want wrist (which I prefer) then you need to decide between Shearwater or Liquivision. You will never out dive either of these. Both are easy to use, read and are great quality computers. I dive the X1 and my brother dives the Shearwater, it's personal preference!
Liquivision X1 kit - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
Predator Dive Computers by Shearwater Researchs - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
You would probably go with (OC Diving):
Predator Full Vivid Color OLED OC Trimix Stand Alone (No Fisher Connector) $1099
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
If you want a console then the new Atomic Cobalt is sweet. Easy to use, read, and is feature rich.
Atomic Cobalt Dive computer, 12-0101-3P - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
If you want wrist (which I prefer) then you need to decide between Shearwater or Liquivision. You will never out dive either of these. Both are easy to use, read and are great quality computers. I dive the X1 and my brother dives the Shearwater, it's personal preference!
Liquivision X1 kit - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
Predator Dive Computers by Shearwater Researchs - Buy at DIVESEEKERS.com 888-SCUBA-47
You would probably go with (OC Diving):
Predator Full Vivid Color OLED OC Trimix Stand Alone (No Fisher Connector) $1099
Feel free to contact me with any questions!
I love my Liquivision. It puts out enough light on medium to see the cave, if you haven't got anything else (a 48 minute lights-out exit during my Full Cave proved that!)
The display on the Uemis is also fabulous in the dark, but I don't like the fact that you can't download your dives without internet access.
The display on the Uemis is also fabulous in the dark, but I don't like the fact that you can't download your dives without internet access.
they are working on local download capabilities.
it has an amazingly bright display... side by side is brighter than the X1 and OLED Shearwater in my experience (dive the shearwater on the meg). The numbers on the new Gauge mode are actually very large and ridiculously easy to read.
It's almost too bright for night diving on 80% or brighter, and on most settings over 50% if you want to see bioluminescence then you have to cover up your display
another nice thing is its rechargeable battery life. 2 dives a day for a week before i want to plug it in to the USB or universal (wall) charger.
it has an amazingly bright display... side by side is brighter than the X1 and OLED Shearwater in my experience (dive the shearwater on the meg). The numbers on the new Gauge mode are actually very large and ridiculously easy to read.
It's almost too bright for night diving on 80% or brighter, and on most settings over 50% if you want to see bioluminescence then you have to cover up your display
another nice thing is its rechargeable battery life. 2 dives a day for a week before i want to plug it in to the USB or universal (wall) charger.
HenrikBP
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formula1mb@aol.com
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The color screens are pretty, but I'm not at all sure that they add any information. Unless, of course, you like things that turn red when they aren't what they should be
Rainer
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I do a fair amount of night diving. While the OLED computers all look really nice, I just can't see spending the money on one, especially if I were a new diver. The money just seems like it'd be better spent of training, boat trips, or other, more essential gear.
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