The Shearwater Teric Announced

[Joneill]

Have you ever used a computer with four buttons?

I have not and have never felt a need - what does it help you do better than the 2 button interface? I am curious as I know my Buddy's 4 button Zoop is less intuitive and more "cumbersome" (relatively speaking) to operate than my Perdix. I suspect Shearwater's 4 button interface will be better though.

 

[Joneill]

Yes, you can leave only haptic alarms. Many of us around here relate to your comments about audible alarms. You can turn the beeping off and leave the vibration only.

Great - Thanks!

 

[hammet]

But do they make a trendy silicone protector for it yet?

 

[CuzzA]

I forgot my computer at home last week and my buddy had a spare Zoop he let me borrow. First time ever seeing one, let alone using it. I thought that computer was terrible, despite having four buttons. I highly doubt the Teric will operate like that Zoop.

I'd try it first before discrediting it's utility. I think you'll find it to be incredible intuitive. At least mine is... far more than any other computer I've put my hands on.

 

[Joneill]

push, push, push, push, push, push, crap!
push..., push..., push..., push... push... finally!

Ok - that makes sense - thanks for answering why! I've never found that to be a huge deal, but that would make it even better.

 

[Joneill]

I forgot my computer at home last week and my buddy had a spare Zoop he let me borrow. First time ever seeing one, let alone using it. I thought that computer was terrible, despite having four buttons. I highly doubt the Teric will operate like that Zoop.

I'd try it first before discrediting it's utility. I think you'll find it to be incredible intuitive. At least mine is... far more than any other computer I've put my hands on.

I didn't discredit anything - I merely questioned your upgrade statement as you provided no rationale to support it. In the meantime, others here provided at least one benefit which sounds good.

 

[PfcAJ]

Looks like a cool product.

I just hope we’re not seeing shearwater’s migration away from user replaceable batteries.

 

[Joneill]

Interesting that it has an AMOLED screen but still has a light button? I wonder what lighting that is controlling?

 

[Snoweman]

I have not and have never felt a need - what does it help you do better than the 2 button interface? I am curious as I know my Buddy's 4 button Zoop is less intuitive and more "cumbersome" (relatively speaking) to operate than my Perdix. I suspect Shearwater's 4 button interface will be better though.

Totally agree. I have the Zoop and the Perdix. The Zoop is impossible to navigate without doing everyday. The Perdix is a dream to navigate compared to the Zoop. I have big hopes for the four button model.

 

[StefinSB]

That would be the kiss of death.

Agreed