Packhorse
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Perron. I think what Romantic meant was that as a techie he like technical things, not that he is a tech diver. So there is no reason why he cant use a Vytec ( except price ).
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Packhorse:Perron. I think what Romantic meant was that as a techie he like technical things, not that he is a tech diver. So there is no reason why he cant use a Vytec ( except price ).
Romantic :My reason for considering a new computer is not to increase my bottom time
CoolTech:Additionally, this thread is NOT about technical diving. It is a question about a particular dive computer.
PerroneFord:Orcamaster threw me off with that "if your planning to do Tech diving..." comment. Sorry for getting offtopic.
Romantic:I am Nitrox certified and no I am not interested in "Tech" diving. I am simply a "techie" person who likes electronics
I really like all the features and the display of the Uwatec SmartCom and SmartZ but I simply think I would like to be able to see my real no-stop time even with a microbubble level set.
I am trying to make a purchase decision based upon reading the manual and getting opinions here. My Wisdom has a Dive Time Remaining display which is the lowest of time available based upon no-stop, O2 or air remaining. The SmartCom seams to have a separate remaining bottom time (RBT) display, but the manual seams to imply this is only relying on available air supply for its calculation. Does anyone know if the SmartCom RBT is like the Wisdoms and takes everything into consideration and gives you the lowest time available? If so, I think I will like this computer.
I really wish all computer makers would provide video simulations on there websites!
With all due respect, you seem to be looking for a computer that will "automate" your diving. Nothing like that exists. You will need to be responsible or some portions of your dive.
RBT is the time left at the current depth until the point of time when the ascent must
be started. The RBT is shown in the lower display. The RBT is calculated on the basis
of the current tank pressure, breathing rate, the temperature, and the dive data
so far recorded. The RBT is based on the assumption that the tank pressure should
amount to the set pressure (default 40 bar/600 psi) at the end of the dive. Alterations
can be made with SmartTRAK.