ajduplessis
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Suunto Zoop
Suunto D4i or ?
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Thanks guys.
Not really interested in the Zoop as it seems to be a bit too bulky to wear as a wrist watch.
The potential of air integration with the D4i is attractive, but I dont' think I'll be doing that for a while (if at all), which I why I am potentially interested in the Oceanic options. Again not really concerned about algos (previously had the Mosquito so am used to the Suunto algos).
Not really interested in the Zoop as it seems to be a bit too bulky to wear as a wrist watch.
The potential of air integration with the D4i is attractive, but I dont' think I'll be doing that for a while (if at all), which I why I am potentially interested in the Oceanic options. Again not really concerned about algos (previously had the Mosquito so am used to the Suunto algos).
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Yep, it does look very nice indeed, however I don't think it will be out when I need it (for easter!)
I think I'm going to choose between the D4i or the Geo 2.0. At present I'm leaning towards the D4i on the basis I may get integrated air in the future, unless I find a very good deal for the Geo 2.0.
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However finding difficulty in getting the D4i shipped to HK at a decent price. No European retailer I have found is willing ship the product out of the EEA due to manufacturer restrictions and at present cannot find a US retailer shipping it at a price that is cheaper than in HK. Basically presently the price in HK for this watch is about US$590 (and no VAT / GST in HK). Cheapest I've found in the US is around US$570 before shipping. In the UK I can get the watch for equivalent of US$460 (and that is with 20% VAT) but can't get it shipped out here!
However I have found a retailer who can ship the Geo 2.0 for about US$350...
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Sounds like a good price, but probably doesn't include the transmitter which would add another $300-400? I think the Oceanics are a less expensive option, but as you mentioned, they are not serviced locally. You would have to ship them out to Singapore (their nearest facility, I think). That's why I originally bought the Atom 3.0 for my wife - user replaceable batteries: so aside from a rare technical malfunction, I shouldn't have to bring it/send it in at all, whereas the HK dive shop I went to seemed to charge quite a bit to replace the Suunto batteries.
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Yep, I've encountered this problem before also. I live in both NZ and Japan where dive gear is rather expensive. I often buy from scubastore.com, they used to ship Suunto to NZ, the sopped a few years ago. They used to ship to Japan up until I made an order last September when they stopped. Fortunately I have an uncle in the UK so ordered and had it shipped to him and he then forwarding to me. I don't suppose you know any one in the UK who can do this for you? $550USD doesn't sound "too" bad.
Just another update, calling various dive shops around, managed to find one who will sell the watch for US$480 cash or EPS. Dive shop is Froggy Divers in TST. Will probably go there and pick it up tomorrow. Not worried about transmitter just yet.
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