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Puppeteer
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Not for the same price
Mike1967
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A Mini Minor and a Ferrari are different prices too, what's your point?
Belzelbub
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Pricing really depends on the location. If you are in EU, for example, I have no doubt that you can get a comparable Ratio for much less than a Shearwater.
In the US, however, the prices are pretty similar. Ratio does offer several versions of the same computer, so even in the US you can get a Ratio for a bit less if you are willing to lose some functionality. Hardware wise, it's the same computer, just has some features turned off in the firmware. You can upgrade those later, though. Shearwater's line is full featured. So comparing prices between a Perdix AI and a Ratio iX3M Tech+ you'll see that the Ratio is actually $5.00 more.
The big drawback at this point with Ratio is availability in the US. Using Ratio's Dealer locator, I count a total of 4 dealers in the state of FL. Two are pretty close to where I live, and two are in SEFL. The rest of the state has a real long drive to find a dive shop that carries them. By contrast, Shearwater has nearly 90 dealers throughout the state. Many in the same two areas as Ratio, but many spread throughout the state as well.
In the US, however, the prices are pretty similar. Ratio does offer several versions of the same computer, so even in the US you can get a Ratio for a bit less if you are willing to lose some functionality. Hardware wise, it's the same computer, just has some features turned off in the firmware. You can upgrade those later, though. Shearwater's line is full featured. So comparing prices between a Perdix AI and a Ratio iX3M Tech+ you'll see that the Ratio is actually $5.00 more.
The big drawback at this point with Ratio is availability in the US. Using Ratio's Dealer locator, I count a total of 4 dealers in the state of FL. Two are pretty close to where I live, and two are in SEFL. The rest of the state has a real long drive to find a dive shop that carries them. By contrast, Shearwater has nearly 90 dealers throughout the state. Many in the same two areas as Ratio, but many spread throughout the state as well.
Mike1967
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Even worse in Oz, and I don't think I've heard anyone praising their customer service like Shearwater. To be fair though, the Ratio would be my only other consideration if I didn't have my Perdix.
Mike1967
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Ontwreckdiver
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Same to you bud.
Puppeteer
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I've found Ratio's customer service to be excellent. I've had a few one on one interactions with them, fixing a bug with their toolbox the next day, and helping me with some user error issues.
I'm in Australia, and bought from their website. Quick and efficient.
I'm in Australia, and bought from their website. Quick and efficient.
Mike1967
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