Oceanic Computers being Discontinued?

[CarcharodonCarcharias]

Not true - you can check the manual which explains how to change it. Battery is user replaceable. Changing the battery is easy but you do need a small screwdriver whereas with the Geo you can use a coin. I paid less than Geo MSRP. Really no downside compared to Geo if you can get it at the right price but a couple of pluses - size and looks. Those may matter to you or they don't...

I stand corrected. More or less. Haha.

I was referring to the point that @scubadada made about pressure testing where it is recommend it for the OCi and OCL.

Where as Geo 2.0 is just a quick twist and a remove the cover then off you go. But then again, I guess one can also make a case fo Geo 2.0 should be sent in and do a pressure test as well.

I would go with the quick/convenient self-changing option like a Geo 2.0 or Perdix anytime over OCL or OCi.

 

[Altamira]

Who the heck would sell a $600 dive computer these days lacking download capabilities? That's just freaking insane.

More importantly, why would a diver spend that kind of money on a computer without download capability? What am I missing that makes this computer marketable?

 

[Marie13]

I have the Geo 2.0. Other than looks, I don't see what makes this computer worth more than $200 over the Geo.

 

[diver0008]

More importantly, why would a diver spend that kind of money on a computer without download capability? What am I missing that makes this computer marketable?

What is the utility of download capability for a recreational diver?

 

[docmartin]

As always all comes down to personal preference. I have no interest in a download cable. I have found them ridiculously expensive and don't see the need for logging recreational dives.
As far as the price difference to the Geo, I also would not spend an extra $200for the OCL but as I stated I paid less than Geo MSRP.

 

[Alastor]

What is the utility of download capability for a recreational diver?

Sake of curiosity ? Why not ?
Even the possibility to analyse past dives could be worthing, especially if there is improvement evidence.

 

[scubadada]

What is the utility of download capability for a recreational diver?

As always all comes down to personal preference. I have no interest in a download cable. I have found them ridiculously expensive and don't see the need for logging recreational dives.
As far as the price difference to the Geo, I also would not spend an extra $200for the OCL but as I stated I paid less than Geo MSRP.

I've had an AI VT3 since 2010. I've downloaded my 800+ dives since then as I enjoy having my gas use, auto calculation of my RMV, average depth, a graphic of the profile, oxygen exposure, and deco details. To each their own.

 

[diver0008]

I've had an AI VT3 since 2010. I've downloaded my 800+ dives since then as I enjoy having my gas use, auto calculation of my RMV, average depth, a graphic of the profile, oxygen exposure, and deco details. To each their own.

That's cool. I was just wondering if there was any practical purpose.

I keep a written log (Excel spreadsheet) of dive dates, locations, depths, times, and noteworthy sightings, but I wondered if I was missing something. Both my computers have download functionality, but I have never used it.

 

[CT Sean]

I can't find anything about it on the Internet!!!

OCL

 

[Marie13]

I keep a paper log, but I also like just seeing the dive profile, etc., all in one place. The non divers among my friends love seeing the electronic dive log on my phone.