any chance finding which computer support mac for upload logs or do i have to wait until fall? seem most are for pc. i have snow leopard latest version and there will come up new version of lion later on...meanwhile where do i find basic watch for temporary along with table until there is mac support? I'm new diver by the way... thanks
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bfuqua
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I have a Mac and I use MacDive with my Suunto Vyper Air. I like the software better than the PC version that comes with Suunto computers. They support just about every brand of dive computer.
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Another vote for MacDive. I use it with my TUSA Zen.
ianr33
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Shearwater downloads to MAC via Bluetooth. Works great.
Another option is to use a Sensus Ultra for logging and then just get whatever computer you like.
Bubbletrubble
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There are lots of options for divers wanting to download profiles to a Mac.
If computer download is important to you, you need to ensure that whatever dive computer you purchase works with a Mac.
MacDive is an excellent piece of third-party software that supports many different makes and models of dive computers. The supported devices list is impressive, numbering over 50 computers!
Unfortunately, dive manufacturers have historically gouged consumers by charging $100 or more for PC download cables. Pretty ridiculous.
If you anticipate ever having to purchase 2 of those download cables (e.g, you switch brands for your 2nd dive computer), it would probably make more sense to go with a separate dive logger like Reefnet's Sensus Ultra. I have one of these. It works great with my Mac. The free dive-logging software is simple but sufficient.
If computer download is important to you, you need to ensure that whatever dive computer you purchase works with a Mac.
MacDive is an excellent piece of third-party software that supports many different makes and models of dive computers. The supported devices list is impressive, numbering over 50 computers!
Unfortunately, dive manufacturers have historically gouged consumers by charging $100 or more for PC download cables. Pretty ridiculous.
If you anticipate ever having to purchase 2 of those download cables (e.g, you switch brands for your 2nd dive computer), it would probably make more sense to go with a separate dive logger like Reefnet's Sensus Ultra. I have one of these. It works great with my Mac. The free dive-logging software is simple but sufficient.
RonR
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Another plug for MacDive. As developers of Atomic's Cobalt computer and Mac users ourselves we're committed to providing "official" Mac support (and do include the download adapter and cables). But I would not worry about whether the computer manufacturer's download software supports the Mac if MacDive does. There is no reason you need to use the computer manufacturer's supplied software for dive logging.
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