Deciding which computer.....help!

So we have been leaning toward the deep6 excursion especially with it being on sale right now for $200. However the peregrine is also one that we've been looking at. Keep in mind we are having to buy 2 at the same time. Neither of us plan on going into tech diving. She is just getting her OW and im starting my advanced. Would the excursion be enough for us or is it worth spending the extra 250 for each peregrine? Any thoughts on the deep6 excursion and peregrine would be extremely helpful.

 

The display of the Perigrine will be much easier to read but the excursion you can use are a regular watch.

Really a matter of preference here both are fine computers

 

I have a mission one and a perdix. Rec dive profile wise, they are almost identical, even on repetitive dives. The M1 is a good deal for $309. I have been wearing the M1 daily, reading my text messages and email is convenient and it's about the same size as the GShock I normally wear. The GPS has been convenient for spearfishing too.

 

Atmos Mission One is the way to go.

 

I like my Peregrine, but if you’re just getting going and having to buy a lot of gear (I’ve noticed your other threads) and money is tight...I’d say get one of the two less expensive options for now. Later on, you can always upgrade if desired when some $$$ frees up.

 

I believe in redundancy even in recreational diving because I have experienced computer failure under water twice. NO big deal but I have to call the dive rather than staying above my buddy.
My suggestion: 2 Deep 6 Excursion and 2 other cheapo for both of you.
I won't pay more than $250.00 for any computer for rec dive.

 

I really appreciate all the response. Yeah having to start over with all new gear adds up rather quick..lol I think the excursion will do everything we need for now and even works as backup if and when we decide to get another. Far to many choices. Gets overwhelming rather quickly.

 

+1 on the Deep6. For that price! That’s a deal

 

I have a couple of Shearwater computers but I am not a fan as they are generally expensive. SB people like to push the most expensive thing constantly. For entry level I would recommend something like a Zoop or the equivalent Aqualung. I would even recommend an Oceanic before the Deep 6 despite thinking Oceanic are a bunch of robbing bastards due to some failed regulators. If you think your choices does come down to the Peregrine vs the Excursion then certainly buy the Peregrine. It is a completely capable computer. It only lacks CCR and Trimix and diving those is so expensive the cost of replacing the Peregrine would be lost in the noise.

Deep 6 stuff is not for sale where I live and I was banned from the main Excursion thread presumably because I called into question their understanding of software development, so take my views with a grain of salt,

 

Leisurepro:
Oceanic GEO 2.0 for $240.00
Aqualung i100 for 199.00