replace my crappy computer

[scubeedoo]

I currently have a Dive rite b-air computer that my lamebrained cousin talked me into buying. It has no backlight, the batteries are not user servicable, and it is overly sensitive with ascent violation alarms (same ascent speed as everyone else, but mine is the only one screaming) and it is just plain junky.
Can anyone out there advise me as to what computer fits the bill of a decent, inexpensive replacement to this lemon I so frequently strap to my wrist? I'm definately NOT going to ask my cousin again!! A $600.00 mistake in judgement!

 

[martinjc]

Ok - it's not TOO cheap (I purchased mine from Dive Inn (Spain) for $244) but it is wirst mounted, small, easy to read, will do Air/Nitrox and Free diving - and can double as a normal wrist watch.

Off topic - I just noticed this is my 250th post - and I got another 1/2 star! woo woo!!

 

[moxie]

Both are under $ 300 from Leisurepro. I've had the Dataplus for over 100 dives and it works perfectly. Easy to read, great backlight at night. Nitrox capable. The Plus 2 has an extra button which allows you to go directly to particular functions rather than waiting for them to scroll by. Worth the extra $30-40 or so. Both have a nice visual display for nitrogen loading and also your ox-tox. Wear it on the right wrist. My wife, Rocky, has one too and likes it. No problem over 65 dives. User replaceable batteries. Cheap. Nice owners manual. Very good help line. What else is there? Moxie

 

[MNScuba]

I'll second the vote for the Mosquito... bought at the same place with the PC interface kit. Nice setup if you ask me.

 

[narced_1]

I am going to suggest the Cochran Commander...or if you don't need that much go with the Cochran Captain, you can get it in a console, or wrist. check out www.divecochran.com to get the info that you need. I dive a cochran Gemini+ and love it, but that sounds like more than you want for now....Have a good day, if you have any questions for me ASK


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