POLL: Dive Computer w/ PC Downloadable Logs

[lanwu]

Hi there, I was in the market looking for a Dive computer that has this feature. Of course, all the other features are very important but this is one that I want in particular.

Just wondering what people use in this category & what they think of their computer? ...or if they have any suggestions on a good computer with this feature.

 

[R_Deluca]

I use a suunto Vytec with the Suunto Dive Manager Software. This computer has pretty much everything you could want.

Safe Diving!

 

[DiveTyme]

I use a Suunto Cobra with the Dive Manager software. Easy to use and gives a lot of information. I really enjoy the graphs of my dives. Good diving!

 

[scubasean]

Suunto Wrist mount vyper....

Nitrox compatible, downloadable, ~$320 at leisurepro

 

[Zept]

Another vote for Suunto, I have the Vyper. I wish Suunto would get with the 21st century and make a USB interface, though.

You can download the software (Suunto Dive Manager) from Suunto's Web site site (http://www.suunto.com/) to get an idea of its features. The Web site also has some interactive demos that explain the functions of the computer.

Z

 

[d33ps1x]

yah. read above.

 

[scubajoe]

Uwatec Smart computers.
They download quick and easy with an IR connection. No cables or cradles to mess with. And the software that comes with them works great

Joe

 

[Sebastian]

I second the UWATEC Smart Computers

I have the Smart Pro (Wrist computer) and I'm very happy with it.

The software is excellent

 

[rdriver]

I have two V3 for tech, and Suunto Cobra for using with students I have to admit I like the Suunto software. because it's easy to show students different things like gas consumption and the profile of the dives, the V3 on the other hand is a little bit more technical but yet easy enough to master and I wouldn't go deep with out it.
Just my O2 cents
Rob

 

[jonnythan]

Not exactly a computer, but..

The Reefmaster Sensus Pro.

It's not a dive computer, but a dive logger. For $115, you get a tiny little unit (about an inch cubed) you can put anywhere on your body, and it comes with the PC downloading kit. You can get a new computer, dive without a computer, or whatever and still be able to log all your dive data to your PC. It's cheaper than most PC download kits and you never have to worry about the extra cost of upgrading your computer.

Another big plus IMO is that the dive log info is all downloaded to your PC in plain text format. You have total access to all of the data, and you're not locked into a particular platform or some proprietary software.

It's also entirely Palm compatible and uses a serial port. I love the thing.