Computer Display Size

[hydroknot]

Bought my first computer: Oceanic Geo 2. I like it because I can wear it diving or as a day-to-day watch because of its low profile; however, I am farsighted. I don't need glasses for driving, but I do need 2.0 diopter reading glasses to read a magazine or book. Any one else who is farsighted and dives with the Geo 2? Is there a dive computer out there with data displayed in a larger font? Probably means a larger computer. Thanks.

 

[Hawkwood]

Larger font won't necessarily be better for you. Any of the computers that have an OLED display will be extremely easy to read and may be your best answer.

I have progressives, but not for diving and as such, close-in things are a pain to see. I have an Oceanic XR-2 and a Geo, that I can "just" read. However, I can easily read my buddy's Liquivision from a fair distance because of the sharpness and "intensity" (can't think of a better word) of the display.

 

[buddhasummer]

I too am far sighted, I found not only larger font of course easier to read but also colour. What budget do you have in mind?

 

[hydroknot]

I too am far sighted, I found not only larger font of course easier to read but also colour. What budget do you have in mind?

$400-$450.

 

[cannon fodder]

I also use plus 2.00 readers. I have a mask with built in readers so I can see my computer and gauges. It works great and is much less than $400.00. Welcome to Sherwood Scuba!

 

[hydroknot]

I may have solved the problem. I forgot that my ophthalmologist prescribed contact lenses for my right eye in order to read sheet music when performing. I never got the hang of putting it in or taking it out, so I just committed the music to memory. I have two weeks before my next dive trip. I'll just learn to put it in/take it out.

 

[dmoore19]

I have a Datamask. The display is always visible and easy to read. Some hate them, I like mine. That's one answer.

Others include a prescription lens mask. Lots of people use them. This is just one place that can make this for you. There are others.
Welcome to Prescription Dive Masks 1-800-538-2878.

Another solution, and quite reasonably priced might be stick on readers. I have them in my mask so that I can better read the settings on my camera. Some people have had trouble getting them to stick and stay there. So far mine have stayed put and work well.

DiveOptx® Stick-on Lenses for Divers (Large)