Oceanic ATOM 1.0 .... THOUGHTS?

[TampaScuba]

I can't seem to find ANYTHING on this product.

I have the option of buying one of these that has 1 dive on it. Yes, ONE DIVE. It's an older model obviously but is there really THAT big of a difference between the Atom 1, 2, and 3?

It comes with the transmitter and he only wants $400. I'm pretty sure the transmitter itself is that much, no?

What do you guys think of the price and product? Any reviews on here of it?

thanks!

 

[Divenomad]

one thing you might want to think about, if it malfunctions, they can longer repair it. And it's old. It will be an upgrade only.

 

[TampaScuba]

Will the transmitter still work for the newer models?

 

[drrich2]

The Atom 1 is not compatible with the latest version of the Oceanlog software, if you choose to use Oceanic's, and last I checked, the old version it is compatible with isn't compatible with Windows 7.

I think it's overpriced. The sole redeeming point for $400 is the idea that the transmitter might work with the next Oceanic computer you get, but is the 'buy an Oceanic wrist unit & get a free transmitter' promotion still going on?

Don't forget that Atom 1 is likely years old.


Richard.

 

[Knackas]

I have an atom 2 and before that an atom 1. The reason I have the 2 is there was a fault with the back light which stopped working and Oceanic replaced the computer free of charge. I opted for an upgrade to the 2 as it was only a couple of hundred to upgrade and the fact that on the atom 1 you have to press a button to access your tank information did my head in. The transmitter I had for the atom 1 works fine with the atom 2. I think you should see what $400.00 can buy you and yes the price of the transmitter alone is around the $400 mark.

 

[TampaScuba]

Thanks for the comments guys.... ^so really I won't be losing any money by buying both for $400, right? If it's not really what I'm looking for I could just sell the watch for ~$150 and keep the transmitter I guess. He says it's been on only a couple dives and honestly it looks like he's telling the truth... ATOM 1 does do NITROX right?

 

[Knackas]

http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/us/media/wysiwyg/manuals/12-2489-r02.pdf I think you'll find this link handy.

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 12:07 PM ----------

yes it does do nitrox.

 

[TampaScuba]

^ thanks I already found that but good looks!

---------- Post added August 13th, 2013 at 05:23 PM ----------

Well in the past hour I got an offer for a VT3 w/ tranmitter, data cable, box, and battery removal tool for $450 shipped.... Looks like the wifey will be getting the ATOM 1 and I'll be getting the VT3---Which I have heard nothing but good things about!

Thanks for the help guys.