First dive computer for a newbie

[Neilwood]

Starting to put together my gear bit by bit and the next purchase is more than likely a computer. Have had a look at the new computer sticky and still no nearer deciding. Looking for some real world opinions

Requirements:
Easy to operate with 5mm gloves (will do most diving in the UK)
Nitrox (not qualified but planning to be in the future)
Rec diving only - no plans at all for tech in the future
No need for AI atm
Relatively inexpensive - can afford £200-250 (maybe slightly more if I [-]speak nicely[/-] grovel to SWMBO)
Reasonably liberal algorithm for multiple dives (although atm I am breathing through my air quicker than the NDL I expect it to improve over time/dives)
Wrist mounted

 

[tbone1004]

oh your exchange rate hurts this so bad right now. Try to find a used Dive Rite Nitek Duo on ebay. should be around 100gbp or so, best you can do for now. Only other computer I would recommend is the Shearwater Petrel but that is 2x your budget. Nothing else is really worth looking at for your situation on the new side, so used is best.

 

[lucca brassi]

suunto zoop (cca 150 pound on ebay) is typical starter computer for less money -a lot of computer look virtual dive ) or suunto vyper ; which is almost same

 

[phoenix31tt]

I'd recommend the hollis dg-03, it's cheap and meets your requirements and more

 

[dmaziuk]

Reasonably liberal algorithm for multiple dives (although atm I am breathing through my air quicker than the NDL I expect it to improve over time/dives)

Both Cressi and Suunto are considered conservative, so fail on this one. Otherwise Leonardo fits the bill and its one big button should be the least difficult to operate in gloves.

 

[RicardoM]

I was in the same situation as you a couple of months ago. After reading for months, I decided to wait and save to get a good computer that do not get obsolete in a short time. Many users of this honorable forum suggested me the Petrel 2. In other forum, just one guy wrote something that he didn't like it, but there was nothing with the hardware. So I purchased the Petrel 2. I use it in REC mode, and I love it. I can transfer the logs to my cell phone, tablet or laptop via bluetooth, single AA battery, compass, it looks and feels tough. Just in conclusion: If I have to buy another computer again, it will be the same. I would suggest you to wait and save a little more to buy it, or get an used one. You will not regret.

 

[Water Boy76]

Petrel if overkill.
This is a good computer for the price and does everything you require.
Oceanic Veo 180 Air/Nitrox Wrist Dive Computer

 

[mhokama86]

I have a cobalt 2 that has been used 2 times and also comes with a 2nd HP hose.

 

[stuartv]

oh your exchange rate hurts this so bad right now. Try to find a used Dive Rite Nitek Duo on ebay. should be around 100gbp or so, best you can do for now. Only other computer I would recommend is the Shearwater Petrel but that is 2x your budget. Nothing else is really worth looking at for your situation on the new side, so used is best.

Why not something like this Aeris Manta for 131 pounds?

Aeris Manta | eBay

 

[Russoft]

I recently bought the Mares Puck which meets your criteria. Only been on 7 dives with it but I'm quite happy with it and nothing beats the price! Just wish it had a bungee wrist mount, but a loop of bungee around the strap helps hold the computer face forward.

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