Computer Question

[seashepherd]

I’m a newbie, and cost is not an issue in my decision making about whether (or which) dive computer would be best. My concern is value for money, and utility/functionality. Ease of use. I will probably never dive beyond a recreational level. Diving is a means to an end for me not an end in itself. I don’t need to go deep to enjoy the underwater ecology and world. So which dive computer is most appropriate? Maybe just keep renting one? Although I’d prefer to own one, that I can be familiar with. All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!

 

[EFX]

If cost is not an issue I would recommend the Shearwater Perdix or the Shearwater Teric, both are wrist mounted computers and both will support any type of diving you'll need to do. I've been using the Perdix for about 3 years now and can attest to its reliability and ease of use. Both computers support nitrox gasses which as a recreational diver you will use and if you ever change your mind and get into technical diving they provide mixed gas support. If you're interested find the manual and/or videos online.

 

[saxman242]

Is air integration something you'd like or not necessary?

 

[Clayton122]

I second the Perdix or Teric.

 

[seashepherd]

Is air integration something you'd like or not necessary?

Yes, for sure, I should have said that.

 

[BoltSnap]

1. Watch type: http://www.ratio-computers.com/catalog/Ratio_Computer_iDive_Color.pdf

2. Ratio Dive Computers - Choose a model

The two above are some of the best out there.

3. https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/computers/wrist-computers/g2-wrist-dive-computer-computer-only


all Above can do AI.

For less expensive computers without AI:

1. i300C Dive Computer - Aqua Lung Global - Personal Aquatic Equipment for Recreational and Professional Use

2. https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.co...uters/aladin-sport-matrix-wrist-dive-computer

 

[unwantedsn]

Are you looking more for a wrist mount with hoseless AI or console? Are their things that you would prefer to have, such as color or large display etc?

 

[scubadada]

I'm sorry, the answer to the question, what should I get for my first computer, is not always a Shearwater Perdix or Teric. I did very well for 17 years, I have a Teric now, after much careful thought.

 

[caruso]

I did very well for 17 years, I have a Teric now, after much careful thought.

Wait.. you gave up on the Oceanics!

 

[scubadada]

Wait.. you gave up on the Oceanics!

No, I'm still diving my VT3 (1344 dives, 1417 hours), along with a Teric, off the same PPS transmitter. This will be my best chance to learn about how DSAT and Buhlmann track. The GF99 on the Teric will be very interesting. My Nitek Q, though a nice computer, simply does not have the sophistication of the Teric. I have several other questions the Teric will help me answer. I'm a curious guy.