Dive computer choice

[bornintheocean]

Ok so i read so many threads about this and i made up my mind about certain things:
1. i want an air integrated computer
2. i want diver replaceble baterys
3. i would prefer a wireless one if it is reliable
4. i am ok with nitrox 50% since i don't see myself ever going tech.
5. i consider i could adapt just as well to a conservative algorithm as to a liberal one
6. i can't buy from a diveshop. i live in Romania and there are 1 or 2 diveshops since there is no diving here and the prices are double. so, it's very important that the computer i choose has a good chance of not having to be sent back for any tech issues since that would be a huge pita.

My big problem is that there is no computer without 1 or 2 issues. For any of my posible choices there have been some complaints.

My options are:
1. oceanic atom 2.0/ aeris epic - although i read the dysplay is pretty small but my eyes are good. i think.
2. oceanic vt3/ aeris elite t3 - problem would be that the straps are very long and i'm a slim girl with tiny wrists- but maybe they can be changed, dunno if anybody tryed
3. Uwatec Aladin smart tec
4. aeris atmos elite - battery issues
6. suunto vytec
7. suunto D9 - batterys non user replaceble

Most important thing is to be reliable and lasting. I am willing to pay more but as long as it's worth the diference. I dive with an mp3 player that's why i want a wrist unit since i will not hear any audible alarms. I plan to do deep diving but not more then 50-60m (180 feet).
I apreciate any advice or experience with any of these computers either good or bad. it would at least help me narrow it down. I know i have covered almost all wireless computers but i'm very confused.

Thank you.

 

[bikefox]

Looks like you have done your homework. The only two suggestions I have:

User replacable batteries.

Stay away from air intergrated computers.

I had an air intergrated computer and did NOT find it very reliable. I had one that had a battery connection issue. This showed me that you can't beat a standard SPG for monitoring air. Leave the computer for depth, temp and NDL. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Gene_Hobbs]

This paper may be of interest (though it does not talk about any of your current options):

Huggins KE. Evaluation of Dive Computer Options for Potential Use in 300 FSW Heliox/ Trimix Surface Supplied Scientific Diving. In: Lang, MA and Smith, NE (eds.). Proceedings of Advanced Scientific Diving Workshop: February 23-24, 2006, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
RRR ID: 4657

 

[bornintheocean]

Looks like you have done your homework. The only two suggestions I have:

User replacable batteries.

Stay away from air intergrated computers.

I had an air intergrated computer and did NOT find it very reliable. I had one that had a battery connection issue. This showed me that you can't beat a standard SPG for monitoring air. Leave the computer for depth, temp and NDL. Just my 2 cents.

thx. i heard that before. i also heard they are good from others. that's why i'm trying to get more opinions on the meatter. eventually i'll do some sort of statistics. i plan to carry a mini pressure gauge as a backup on every dive, anyway.

This paper may be of interest (though it does not talk about any of your current options):

Huggins KE. Evaluation of Dive Computer Options for Potential Use in 300 FSW Heliox/ Trimix Surface Supplied Scientific Diving. In: Lang, MA and Smith, NE (eds.). Proceedings of Advanced Scientific Diving Workshop: February 23-24, 2006, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
RRR ID: 4657

thank you. i looked at the study but it seem a bit to teckie for my plans. i don't think i need something that sophisticated.