Mares Icon HD

[TURTLEJOE]

Hi all
got the same problem , but are still using XP.
wasting time to find a solution .
can anyone help ?
I guess Mares can only help around January 4 or even later if....
so thx guys for any suggestions.
from Luxembourg

 

[gadgeTT]

That's Great!

The problem that I had was that the USB cable was connected to power before the clip was attached to the Icon. This shorted out the USB port. Is it critical that the clip be connected to the Icon before the cable is plugged in on the other end.

Anyway, the initial firmware that came on my Icon caused it to loose about 5% of it's power each day on standby. The new firmware seems to loose less than 1% each 5 days- much better! The unit still drains the built-in rechargeable battery far faster that other computers, but it is now acceptable given that it can be quickly and easily recharged.

I only have 1 dive on the unit as it's now winter and too cold to dive often here in Florida. I think the computer is rated for about 4 typical dives per charge. I bought a solar USB charger and with it, I can charge the computer between dives just by putting it out in the sun

Best of luck!

Hopefully Mares will soon release the air integration option so that I can discontinue use of the hose-mounted tank pressure gauge that I had to buy when I started using the Icon.

-Scott

 

[LeoS]

Has anyone tried both the Mares Icon HD and Galileo Sol?

I've searched the net and also this board and I don't think I've seen any direct comparison of them yet..

I know the Icon HD doesn't have air integration as of yet, but partial comparison of the user interface and its behavior during a dive would be most appreciated

 

[DiveNav]

Has anyone tried both the Mares Icon HD and Galileo Sol?
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Working on it ....

Alberto (aka eDiver)

 

[bozymower]

Hey DiveNav.....have you guys converted any maps of Cozumel yet for the ICON?

 

[LeoS]

Working on it ....

Alberto (aka eDiver)

So.... initial impressions??

 

[DiveNav]

Hey DiveNav.....have you guys converted any maps of Cozumel yet for the ICON?

So far we have the C-53 (the wreck)

Alberto (aka eDiver)

 

[Greg Vandergriff]

Does anyone know if the Icon HD is Mac compatible? I am considering either the Icon HD or the UWATEC Galileo Luna and have to admit I am intrigued by the color display (even though I ask myself how effective a color display will be at depth!) It seems there are not too many computers out there that supports us Mac users!

 

[Zak OHara]

Greg,

As of today the Icon HD is not Mac compatible. Yes you Mac users unfortunately are not the higher percentage. It would be great if we could support both and maybe we will down the road.

As for the color display! Wow!!! at depth it is even better. We are talking truly about a High Definition LCD screen. Not a simple backlit, pixelated computer.

Good luck with your shopping!

Best regards,

 

[ijdod]

Greg,
As for the color display! Wow!!! at depth it is even better. We are talking truly about a High Definition LCD screen. Not a simple backlit, pixelated computer.

While the IconHD looks to be a nice piece of kit, 320x240 in a 2.7" screen is not HD. It's the default resolution for PDAs for years. Not that this isn't more than enough to fit the bill...