New Watch Style Advanced Dive Computer from Scubapro for 2023! GALILEO 3 (G3)!
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Are Pressure Transmitters compatible across brands?
I've been a fan of HW for many years, owned 2 of their computers and one of their lights. Customer service rivals Shearwater, just amazing. I had to double check wondering how I missed the introduction to AI. Don't think they'll ever go down that route. To be fair, HW launched an AI computer in...
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Are Pressure Transmitters compatible across brands?
I've been a fan of HW for many years, owned 2 of their computers and one of their lights. Customer service rivals Shearwater, just amazing. I had to double check wondering how I missed the introduction to AI. Don't think they'll ever go down that route. To be fair, HW launched an AI computer in...scubaboard.com
PPS transmitter is proprietary, you have to buy it from PPS or pay them a license fee to manufacture it yourself.
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Air Integrated Wrist Computers in the US
Ratio computers are very hard to find in the US. The site you supplied only had the iDive Color Easy and Deep models, no Tech+. I am familiar with Ratio computers and have added the iDive Color computers to the list. Hog/Edge Gear distributes Ratio computers in North America...
Belzelbub
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I guess so. But it seems that only the PPS transmitter is licensed to other brands. My Oceanic transmitters work fine with Oceanic computers. They also work fine with my Shearwater computer. They will also work with Aqualung…
So, when it comes time to replace my computer, it’s more cost effective to me to look at brands that are compatible, assuming the transmitter is working. If it isn’t, it’s still more cost effective as $120 < $350+.
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Not really (maybe in a super literal sense, but not in the sense that most people mean). The Shearwater transmitters are compatible with several other brands, and vise versa. The interface is publicly available. Anyone can make a computer that can read the signal from transmitters by several manufacturers, and anyone can make a transmitter that works with Shearwater and several other brands(with a licence).
I love my Garmin Mk2i, I like my transmitters, but I wish I could also receive "standard" transmitters. (I also wish that when I get a Shearwater, I could use my Garmin TX's with it).
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I don't call either list proprietary. The first column are brands that are all compatible with the PPS MH8A and Shearwater Swift transmitters. The second column use transmitters that are brand specific and are not compatible with any other brands.
I have never bought a transmitter from Shearwater (MH8A or Swift), but I have 3 Oceanic transmitters that work with my Teric. They also word with my Oceanic VT3, and my son's VT4. When one breaks, Oceanic/Huish will replace it for $120, regardless of age.
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Did you see one in person? All I know from people that "played" with it in person was that it was a great dive computer. It has everything a diver of all types and skill level would need. There is an apparent change of attitude with SP as related to dive computers that I find refreshing and encouraging. I am ordering one very soon.
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