Ratio Dive Computers Announces New iX3M 2!! Our Best Dive Computer yet!

[Puppeteer]

https://www.deep6gear.com/divesoft- freedom-nitrox-analyzer.html

That link is for an analyser without a cell, so the Ratio Equivalent is about $30 more expensive (assuming $US and Euro is at parity).

 

[stuartv]

When it prompts for a gas switch, what does the "No" button do? How is pressing No different than pressing Back?

 

[stuartv]

Also, what are the dimensions of this unit? I see the screen is 2.8", but I can't find the external dimensions of the computer itself anywhere.

 

[stiebs]

When it prompts for a gas switch, what does the "No" button do? How is pressing No different than pressing Back?

That is a strange level of detail for a question to ask for someone who doesn't have the computer. It's laid out pretty clearly in the manual which is readily available for download from their website. YES proceeds with the suggested mix change, BACK postpones the switch, and NO disables the mix (still able to be selected manually through the MIX table)

 

[stiebs]

Also, what are the dimensions of this unit? I see the screen is 2.8", but I can't find the external dimensions of the computer itself anywhere.

 

[stuartv]

That is a strange level of detail for a question to ask for someone who doesn't have the computer. It's laid out pretty clearly in the manual which is readily available for download from their website. YES proceeds with the suggested mix change, BACK postpones the switch, and NO disables the mix (still able to be selected manually through the MIX table)

Small things. Subtle details. Those are often the difference between something that works really well and something that looks like it should work well (maybe just to a bean counter) but turns out to not be as well-designed as the book's cover (so to speak) would suggest.

I noticed that in that picture and thought, "that could be a sign of a really dumb design. Or it could be something cool and useful that I can't think of." I didn't want to assume, so I asked.

Having it say "No" is not intuitive at all. "Disable" seems like it would be much more intuitive. But, maybe they didn't have room for that many letters. I don't know.

I will give it credit for at least being a somewhat useful function in that context.

 

[stuartv]

If they worked with the industry-ubiquitous transmitters, I would seriously consider buying one, just to develop my own thoughts on how it compares to a Shearwater. (but it doesn't, so I won't)

 

[Rob9876]

If they worked with the industry-ubiquitous transmitters, I would seriously consider buying one, just to develop my own thoughts on how it compares to a Shearwater. (but it doesn't, so I won't)

Probably for the best. I had the iX3M2 and it didn't work properly, and their customer service was awful. Switched to a Perdix 2 and it's so much better.

 

[stuartv]

Probably for the best. I had the iX3M2 and it didn't work properly, and their customer service was awful. Switched to a Perdix 2 and it's so much better.

Have you posted details about that anywhere, where you could share a link for us to read?

 

[Rob9876]

Have you posted details about that anywhere, where you could share a link for us to read?

Yes, here's it is: Ratio iX3M2 Review