Big screen BT/Computer?

[Guy Alcala]

Thanks Lamont. That's a nice bottom timer, but have they come out with a new/updated version? Fairly pricey for a bottom timer - granted with various nav timer functions as well, but still:

Hollis Gear: DG 01

DG01 Digital Gauge by Hollis - Dive Gear Express

LP carries the Tec 2G for $300

Henrik

If you prefer the Suuntos, LP has Vyper 2s on closeout for $400:

Suunto Vyper 2 Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer with Electronic Compass

Guy

 

[mlloyd]

Skip the inserts and expensive prescriptions, just go for the mask with the readers already in.

XS Scuba MA280 Gauge Reader Scuba Mask

 

[HenrikBP]

If you prefer the Suuntos, LP has Vyper 2s on closeout for $400

Thanks for the pointer. That's a good price for the Vyper. I read through the manuals of many of these computers though, and I remember that the Vyper 2 and Air was missing some info when running them in gauge mode, as compared to the Vytec. Can't remember exactly what at the moment though.

Skip the inserts and expensive prescriptions, just go for the mask with the readers already in.

Thanks, I've looked at those, but the ones I've had an opportunity to try on didn't fit me well.

Henrik

 

[Guy Alcala]

Thanks for the pointer. That's a good price for the Vyper. I read through the manuals of many of these computers though, and I remember that the Vyper 2 and Air was missing some info when running them in gauge mode, as compared to the Vytec. Can't remember exactly what at the moment though.

Henrik

Maybe max. depth/ceiling depth on the primary screen? They have a stop watch.

I presume the compass is irrelevant as you're considering the Tec2G (the Vyper 2's is pretty useless in any case). Personally I find the Vyper/Vytec/Vytec DS display easier to read than the more recent models, the only drawback being that they lack the ability to display dive profiles on it. I prefer the Tec 2G for the push-on/push-off backlight and a better layout of the primary screen, but I think Suunto has a more intuitive interface (and one or two more buttons; the Tec2G looks like it could be a bit memory-taxing for features that you don't use that often) and a better arrangement of alternate screens. Too bad you weren't looking a bit earlier; LP was selling Galileo Terras for $600, but they're gone now.

Guy

 

[Anti-Hero]

Are you suggesting SP provides LP with sub par equipment?

I'm not suggesting anything. I'm stating a fact. A friend of mine bought two Tec2G's from LP, both tanked in literally 1 dive.

Read into that what you will.

 

[HenrikBP]

I checked the manuals; the Vyper2 does not show ascent rate indicator in gauge mode. Not a complete deal breaker, but ...

Henrik