Dive Computer, Mac compatible

[fireflock]

I just did without for a while because of (a) the obscene cost of download cables and (b) poor mac support. After a while I broke down and Reefnet sensus for just a few dollars more than the download cable cost for my particular computer. I should have done it sooner.

ReefNet Inc. | Sensus Ultra

I bought mine from Dive Rite Express.

 

[JahJahwarrior]

You can run windows on a mac, but that requires purchasing Windows, and many Mac users don't want to do that. Especiall considering how much a copy of an OS costs.

 

[spt29970]

You can run windows on a mac, but that requires purchasing Windows, and many Mac users don't want to do that. Especiall considering how much a copy of an OS costs.

True, it is overkill to run Windows on your Mac if the only Win program you want to run is your dive log software. I have to run some Win work related software so I run WinXP Pro under Parallels. This configuration runs the Suunto Dive Manager software like a champ.

The integration is so good, you can almost imagine that it is a Mac program.

 

[Dark Eternal]

You have to keep in mind that only the Intel based Macs can run Windows natively. PPC based ones such as PowerBooks, iBooks, G5s and older G4/G5 iMacs have to run Virtual PC which is sluggish and lacks good peripheral device support.

 

[dog party]

I was able to open my dive computer's log with Microsoft Word for Mac.

Sweet! That means I could probably make graphs and charts with Excel or FileMaker. And the options continue to expand.

 

[spt29970]

You have to keep in mind that only the Intel based Macs can run Windows natively. PPC based ones such as PowerBooks, iBooks, G5s and older G4/G5 iMacs have to run Virtual PC which is sluggish and lacks good peripheral device support.

That is correct. I run this configuration on a Powerbook Pro. I wouldn't recommend Virtual PC. It isn't just sluggish, it is painfully slow. Parallels runs Windows at full speed. If you have enough RAM, it is quite snappy.

 

[whoji]

Ive just downloaded for FREE the jtrak software for Uwatec computers. Ive got the IR kit comming as well so I can say that Uwatec are compatible with MAC

 

[DivingPrincessE]

Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[AtomicScubaDiver]

Emily,

Your friend could get the Oceanic Dive HUD and use the PC emulation software to run the OceanLog® PC Download Software. Then she would have everything she needs right in her mask without any hoses or items on your wrist.

 

[Puttzer]

Whilst mac versions of the software are available, remember that you can run Windows in a virtual machine on the mac and run native windows software there if needed. I use this method am am very happy with this.

Regards
Richard

3 Days till I leave to Hurghada .....

Caution here: MAC emulators will definitely NOT run all PC software.