I've been a long-long time fan of the Liquivision X1's (have 2) but the Perdix has finally won me over...
I've never been anti-Shearwater... I just didn't like the size of the Predator when I was last deciding on tech computer purchases. When the Petral was released, I probably would have bought one if I hadn't taken a break from diving. I'm not an 'old school' tech diver who may shun something like AI (though, I'd obviously never plan a technical dive based upon estimations generated by GTR, etc), but I did decide to buy the AI version, rather than get a non-AI used at the substantial discount many are now finding.. (Thou I may get a non-AI for backup) My primarily reason for spending more $$ is in regard to Side-Mount diving, and open-water rec diving where I might want to review my SAC rate on particular dives.
Side-Mount: Yes, I know it's easy enough (generally) to take a peek at your SPG's, but if you are in the cave (or wreck), working through restrictions and really tight spots (no mount, breathe-out & wriggle type situations), zero viz, etc.. Being able to monitor your gas (also) on your computer can only be considered a plus, IMO.. Required or truly beneficial = no... But, definitely not detrimental! When I've had AI computers in the past, I've never had one fail, and rarely has it been my experience to lose connections, so reliability really isn't a concern. And of course, if all you were relying on were the transmitters, you could always turn a dive; however, I'm not forgoing the SPG's on my rig, so that is a non-issue for me.
Maybe Shearwater will eventually come out with firmware version designed for SM diving..
What would be special about it? On the list for OW Side-mount diving: Have the Perdix consider the two separate tank pressures as one. By adding them both together, couldn't those who like GTR have the estimates that they want? It also doesn't seem too complicated to me (though, I'm not a programmer / dev) that the Perdix could identify which transmitter was sending data that tank #1's pressure was reducing, while #2 was not. I'm not sure the real benefit but it could highlight which tank is in use.
And for those who's situational awareness might leave a little to be desired.. Why not give them the option to set an 'alarm' / reminder to switch regs/tanks at a user selected PSI interval.. Wouldn't want them to be the butt of trim jokes during the next surface interval!
Personally, I never rely on GTR... But, I've read a lot of chatter about those who do and it is a bit fun to speculate on possibilities..
Bottom line.. Looking forward to diving the Perdix...
I've never been anti-Shearwater... I just didn't like the size of the Predator when I was last deciding on tech computer purchases. When the Petral was released, I probably would have bought one if I hadn't taken a break from diving. I'm not an 'old school' tech diver who may shun something like AI (though, I'd obviously never plan a technical dive based upon estimations generated by GTR, etc), but I did decide to buy the AI version, rather than get a non-AI used at the substantial discount many are now finding.. (Thou I may get a non-AI for backup) My primarily reason for spending more $$ is in regard to Side-Mount diving, and open-water rec diving where I might want to review my SAC rate on particular dives.
Side-Mount: Yes, I know it's easy enough (generally) to take a peek at your SPG's, but if you are in the cave (or wreck), working through restrictions and really tight spots (no mount, breathe-out & wriggle type situations), zero viz, etc.. Being able to monitor your gas (also) on your computer can only be considered a plus, IMO.. Required or truly beneficial = no... But, definitely not detrimental! When I've had AI computers in the past, I've never had one fail, and rarely has it been my experience to lose connections, so reliability really isn't a concern. And of course, if all you were relying on were the transmitters, you could always turn a dive; however, I'm not forgoing the SPG's on my rig, so that is a non-issue for me.
Maybe Shearwater will eventually come out with firmware version designed for SM diving..
What would be special about it? On the list for OW Side-mount diving: Have the Perdix consider the two separate tank pressures as one. By adding them both together, couldn't those who like GTR have the estimates that they want? It also doesn't seem too complicated to me (though, I'm not a programmer / dev) that the Perdix could identify which transmitter was sending data that tank #1's pressure was reducing, while #2 was not. I'm not sure the real benefit but it could highlight which tank is in use.
And for those who's situational awareness might leave a little to be desired.. Why not give them the option to set an 'alarm' / reminder to switch regs/tanks at a user selected PSI interval.. Wouldn't want them to be the butt of trim jokes during the next surface interval!
Personally, I never rely on GTR... But, I've read a lot of chatter about those who do and it is a bit fun to speculate on possibilities..
Bottom line.. Looking forward to diving the Perdix...
