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[TyTy]

Is there a computer that can function as a stand alone unit (on the wrist, clip on, etc... ie NOT with a hose) that WILL manually read pressure but can be used without?

Say a consule sized computer, that can eventually go in a gauge pod and when it does, manually read tank pressure.

Reason being is I have $400 bucks, want a computer of my own so I can practice with it, learn all the ins and outs of it. BUT I dont have a regulator setup or BC yet. So what I want is a computer that I can for now wear on my wrist and EVENTUALLY move it into the gauge pod on my own BC and reg setup and when I do that, it will double as an integrated pressure gauge.

Anyone know any models like that? Im a little overwhelmed researching these suckers.

Thanks

 

[JulesVerne]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but almost any wireless air integrated computer will do. I have a Suunto Vytec but you can look into Aeris, Atomic or Aladin. It can be used as a wrist computer (in that configuration, my vytec behaves like a vyper) and when you are ready, you buy & install the wireless transmitter on your first stage and it becomes a pressure gauge.

 

[TyTy]

I am more looking for a computer that can eventually be a WIRED pressure gauge in a consul but for the time being just be a computer.

That way I can rent my BC and reg setup, use my computer on my wrist for a while and eventually get my own reg setup, put my computer in it and have it be a wired computer and pressure gauge from that point on.

Im not to keep on the idea of the wireless transmitter.

 

[616fun]

I have a Cressi Archimedes and love it. It's nitrox compatible, easy to read (other than the bar graphs on the side) and you can change you PPO2 between 1.0-1.6 to change how conservative the computer will operate. Mine is in a console so I have the SPG and compass all in one package.

Here's links to both types from Scubatoys. The price is right.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=Cressi_Sub_Archimedes_Wrist
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=Cressi_Archimede_Console

When you say 'move it into a gauge pod', I assume you mean a console. You can remove almost any computer from a console and use it as a wrist computer. I'd buy the consoel and do that. It's cheaper to buy it together rather than buying a console later. Just find out where/how much the wrist straps will cost.

 

[Diver0001]

Is there a computer that can function as a stand alone unit (on the wrist, clip on, etc... ie NOT with a hose) that WILL manually read pressure but can be used without?

Say a consule sized computer, that can eventually go in a gauge pod and when it does, manually read tank pressure.

Reason being is I have $400 bucks, want a computer of my own so I can practice with it, learn all the ins and outs of it. BUT I dont have a regulator setup or BC yet. So what I want is a computer that I can for now wear on my wrist and EVENTUALLY move it into the gauge pod on my own BC and reg setup and when I do that, it will double as an integrated pressure gauge.

Anyone know any models like that? Im a little overwhelmed researching these suckers.

Thanks

I think what you're looking for is a computer with wireless air integration features. There are several on the market and they're not cheap, but you can buy them without the AI transmitter and then add a transmitter to the set once you get your own regs. In the long run you'll probably find it easier to just leave the computer on your wrist anyway so I wouldn't get too hung up on putting it in the console.

Another option is to forego the AI functions all together and just get a good wrist mounted computer and buy your regs with an spg. With your budget you have some good options if you go this route.

R..

 

[RTodd]

Is there a computer that can function as a stand alone unit (on the wrist, clip on, etc... ie NOT with a hose) that WILL manually read pressure but can be used without?

Say a consule sized computer, that can eventually go in a gauge pod and when it does, manually read tank pressure.

Reason being is I have $400 bucks, want a computer of my own so I can practice with it, learn all the ins and outs of it. BUT I dont have a regulator setup or BC yet. So what I want is a computer that I can for now wear on my wrist and EVENTUALLY move it into the gauge pod on my own BC and reg setup and when I do that, it will double as an integrated pressure gauge.

Anyone know any models like that? Im a little overwhelmed researching these suckers.

Thanks

No, you can't. The connection to the HP hose would be exposed. However, it would be really easy to install an integrated computer on a rental reg if that is what you really want.