Want a Dive Computer, Have cost limitations

[DevonDiver]

If cost is the priority, then spend some time snooping on Ebay.

Most computers provide nitrox nowadays, all have some form of backlight/illumination. All provide NDL, bottom time, depth, ascent rate and surface interval desaturation calculations.

PC Interface isn't universal, but not critical either. The Suunto Gekko (fore-runner of the Zoop) could be easily hacked for that - software download to the dive manager program, not the computer, so don't discount it, as they go cheap second-hand and is an otherwise great computer.

 

[buddhasummer]

Ill second/third/fourth a Gekko or Zoop. I had a Gekko for years until I lost it, very reliable, simple to use, user replaceable battery and cheap.

 

[lobbolt]

I also can recommend a Zoop (I own one) which can be had new for about $300.

 

[nickscott18]

Another vote for the Zoop I bought one recently and really like it, and can throughly recommend it.