Shearwater products screen life

[Kaos]

My Liquivision Xeo's screen is burned out after only four years, so I'm looking at getting a new computer. The Shearwater Petrel 2 or Perdix are at the top of my list, but I'm concerned about the same thing happening to it. Has anyone had a Shearwater's screen fade out after a few years? I'm looking everywhere for this info on-line but cannot find any. Encouraging, but I'm still cautious after the Liquivision experience

Thanks

Jean

 

[tbone1004]

xeo uses an oled screen which has a lifespan. Petrel 2 and Perdix use LED which is like your cell phone, computer, tv, etc. and will last a LOT longer

 

[bamafan]

I have a Predator that is still working fine. I bought it new when they first came out and it has hundreds of hours on it.

 

[ijdod]

The LED displays used will not fade like the basic OLED displays like the one used on the Xeo.

Coming from a Xeo you should note that that the Perdix has an air gap between the actual display and the case glass, unlike the Xeo where the two were either bonded together. This means underwater you'll see the reflection of that air before you reach the maximum viewing angle of the display itself.

 

[runsongas]

no problems with my petrel 1 or predator

 

[broncobowsher]

Petrel 1 which is over 5 years old looks just as good as a brand new one. User replaceable batteries. Wins all around.
Go ahead, nothing to worry about.