Hollis DG05?

[toddville393]

I'm in the market for a new computer. I currently have a Hollis DG03 and I want an OLED screened computer. ScubaToys has the Hollis DG05, that I didn't even know existed, on sale for $549.99. Is it a good computer and worth my money? I've been waiting on the Dive Rite Nitek Q go on sale again for 499.99 but then I came across this.

---------- Post added April 26th, 2015 at 01:07 PM ----------

Nevermind. I just found out I'll have to pay sales tax if I get the DG05 so it would cost me the same as the Dive Rite.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

You do know that the DG05 is no longer in production. It was being made for Hollis by VR technologies. They no longer exist. It's not a bad computer though some have reported it is not very intuitive to set up and use.
The Dive Rite has been called buggy.
If you are really set on a tech computer get a Shearwater. Support is second to none and they work. User interface is simple and the manual is actually easy to read.
Do you really need a tri mix capable computer at this point?
BTW the Petrel has a recreational mode.

 

[toddville393]

Do you really need a tri mix capable computer at this point?

I don't honestly think I'll ever need trimix capability. I don't see myself going that far.

 

[SeishiDar]

You do know that the DG05 is no longer in production. It was being made for Hollis by VR technologies. They no longer exist. It's not a bad computer though some have reported it is not very intuitive to set up and use.
The Dive Rite has been called buggy.
If you are really set on a tech computer get a Shearwater. Support is second to none and they work. User interface is simple and the manual is actually easy to read.
Do you really need a tri mix capable computer at this point?
BTW the Petrel has a recreational mode.

Is there a replacement for the DG05 in the works by Hollis or are they just dumping the whole line?

I've heard a lot of people suggest the Shearwater, what about Liquivision's Xeo? I currently have the Suunto D9 (not the D9TX, which is a possible option but would prefer a larger/color display.) I'm getting into tech, specifically multigas/trimix at this time and am at that point that I would need a new computer. Any input wold be appreciated.

 

[lemke]

There is a Hollis TX1... but at that price ($550 I believe), I'd shop for a used Petrel.