Tusa IQ 700 reviews?

[jnunn04]

I am shopping for a computer and I've found what I think I want: the Tusa IQ 700. It seems to have the features I want (large display, Nitrox, user replacable battery, ability to download) AND it's fairly cheap ($250 range new).

I guess I should add that I plan on doing warmish water, non-deco dives. No tech diving for me....

Does anyone have any experience with this computer? I've seen a few for sale here and there, but can't find any real user reviews.

Thanks for your help!

 

[willembad]

IQ700, Diverite Duo, Zeagle N2ition are all the same computer. Solid reputation, easy to use and great features. Don't think you can go wrong.

 

[jnunn04]

If they are the same computer, why is the Tusa so much cheaper? I'm not complaining, mind you.

 

[willembad]

Can't comment on their marketing but all those mentioned are made by Seiko. I think Cressi has the same computer as well called the Archimede or something like that. The buttons look different on that one I believe but the guts are the same. I have been diving a Duo for 3 years now and 3 of my regular dive buddies use the Tusa's. Other than the name printed on the case they are identical.

 

[ScubaAl]

If they are the same computer, why is the Tusa so much cheaper? I'm not complaining, mind you.

They are all the same, and if I remember correctly the TUSA has a longer warranty.
I've been using one for years without a single problem, mostly in gauge mode.

Al

 

[Spg01]

I have had mine for close to 2 years and have not had any problems. The numbers are large enough to actually read with no problems.

My ONLY complaint so far............. The stupid computer cable is still over $100. Not the end of the world, but I would still like to play with transferring the data to play with. I actually wrote Tusa a letter about lowering the price since the computer has been around for some time. They replied NOT.