best dive computer under 450 for newbie

[Aqua-Andy]

Scubapro/SubGear/Uwatec XP-10. It was also a Tester's Choice. The XP-10 meets all your requirements. It is an excellent computer at a great price!

For once I agree with Beaver Divers. The xp-10 is a decent computer with a DSS bungee mount available. If you want to down load your dives you can usually find cheap IRDA to US adapters for under $10 on Amazon, not the ridiculous price of around $100 the dive manufacturers charge.

If you don't require a bungee mount or download capability I would go for the Hollis DG02. It is hands down the easiest dive computer I have used to date and has gauge mode. If you feel you ever might move to tech forget the XP-10 as it does not have gauge mode.

 

[Jax]

Scubapro/SubGear/Uwatec XP-10. It was also a Tester's Choice. The XP-10 meets all your requirements. It is an excellent computer at a great price!

Or the Aladin 2G - will take you through tec diving. $275 Use any IrDA usb. http://www.amazon.com/Scubapro-Aladin-2g-Wrist-Computer/dp/B004WY55QE

---------- Post added March 2nd, 2014 at 04:35 PM ----------

Scubapro/SubGear/Uwatec XP-10. It was also a Tester's Choice. The XP-10 meets all your requirements. It is an excellent computer at a great price!

Or the Aladin 2G - will take you through tec diving. $275 Use any IrDA usb. Amazon.com: Scubapro Aladin 2g Wrist Computer: Sports & Outdoors