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I'm curious about this answer as well. I use a zoop novo as my primary and an oceanic veo 2.0 as my backup. Very happy with the suunto and haven't had any discrepancies with the dm5 software that are mentioned, but the dm5 software seems clunky and not the long term solution I desire.
I'm looking for a software that 1) will hopefully stand the test of time 2) be compatible with my current and future computers as my diving evolves and 3) can potentially be used/accessed on a tablet or iPad.
I was thinking of getting a cheap refurbished iPad/android tablet and putting it in a waterproof case to keep in my dive bag along with my written PADI log.
You don't as far as I know. I use DM5 for changing settings and updates. I use Subsurface for everything else.