What and where is the OC1?
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So Shipments begin this week.. Excellent!
May have to sell up my D9..
May have to sell up my D9..
Doug Krause
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[UPDATE 6/23/09]
Friday of last week we posted that the OC1 was to begin shipping the week of June 22, 2009. This past weekend, one of our field evaluators identified a software anomaly that we will address prior to releasing the product. We anticipate a 2-3 week delay to qualify this software modification. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated of any changes.
Friday of last week we posted that the OC1 was to begin shipping the week of June 22, 2009. This past weekend, one of our field evaluators identified a software anomaly that we will address prior to releasing the product. We anticipate a 2-3 week delay to qualify this software modification. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated of any changes.
Doug Krause
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New eDiving video showing all functions of the digital compass:
YouTube - Oceanic OC1 Compass
YouTube - Oceanic OC1 Compass
Hi Doug,
Did any OC1's ship prior to this being discovered?
Are you all going to hold all of them until the software updates are complete, or release them as each unit or group has been completed?
Thanks,
David
Did any OC1's ship prior to this being discovered?
Are you all going to hold all of them until the software updates are complete, or release them as each unit or group has been completed?
Thanks,
David
Doug Krause
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None shipped - so, we're holding all shipments until this is complete.
Thanks Doug
simmonsjr
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I know that a lot of folks are eagerly awaiting these, but thanks for being a company that is committed to doing the right thing by your customers instead of doing the easy thing. It's much appreciated, even with the wait.
Jason
Jason
Doug Krause
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We are pleased to announce that OC1 shipments have begun! The days of buying a dive computer based on algorithm have come to an end. The new OC1 is Powered by Oceanic's Exclusive Dual Algorithm - Your choice between Pelagic DSAT (Spencer/Powell data basis) or Pelagic Z+ (Buhlmann ZHL-16C data basis).
The DSAT basis has been in use for many years – on Oceanic and a variety of other dive computer brands. Literally millions of dives have been conducted with a perfect safety record. The Doppler studies used to validate the PADI RDP and the Pelagic DSAT algorithm is still to this day the single largest study ever conducted. These tests conducted were no-decompression multi-level repetitive dives – and as such, the Pelagic DSAT model is going to provide safe limits for that kind of typical recreational diving.
The Pelagic Z+ Algorithm is based on the Buhlmann ZHL-16C data – which includes mostly decompression diving profiles. For typical recreational diving, you will find that this model is a bit more conservative than Pelagic DSAT. At the same time, those doing repetitive deep and/or planned decompression dives, will find that the decompression profiles will be less restrictive than the DSAT model.
It is no longer about whether an algorithm is right or wrong, liberal or conservative. It is simply about what is right for you at the current moment. Your will no longer have to choose a brand based on your decompression algorithm preference... In true Oceanic fashion, we’ve given the diver a choice depending on who they’re diving with or the kind of diving that they’re doing.
The OC1 also features an optional 2 minute deep stop at half your max depth (for dives deeper than 80 ft), “cell phone style” menu system, dot-matrix digital compass, multi transmitter and nitrox mix compatibility, and much more. All in a strong, lightweight titanium housing rated to 660 feet. Additionally, the OC1 operating firmware may be automatically updated via OceanLog PC Interface.
Please check out the web site for more information – and a series of new video demos: Oceanic Worldwide - Dive Computers - OC1 Wristwatch with Dual Algorithm
The DSAT basis has been in use for many years – on Oceanic and a variety of other dive computer brands. Literally millions of dives have been conducted with a perfect safety record. The Doppler studies used to validate the PADI RDP and the Pelagic DSAT algorithm is still to this day the single largest study ever conducted. These tests conducted were no-decompression multi-level repetitive dives – and as such, the Pelagic DSAT model is going to provide safe limits for that kind of typical recreational diving.
The Pelagic Z+ Algorithm is based on the Buhlmann ZHL-16C data – which includes mostly decompression diving profiles. For typical recreational diving, you will find that this model is a bit more conservative than Pelagic DSAT. At the same time, those doing repetitive deep and/or planned decompression dives, will find that the decompression profiles will be less restrictive than the DSAT model.
It is no longer about whether an algorithm is right or wrong, liberal or conservative. It is simply about what is right for you at the current moment. Your will no longer have to choose a brand based on your decompression algorithm preference... In true Oceanic fashion, we’ve given the diver a choice depending on who they’re diving with or the kind of diving that they’re doing.
The OC1 also features an optional 2 minute deep stop at half your max depth (for dives deeper than 80 ft), “cell phone style” menu system, dot-matrix digital compass, multi transmitter and nitrox mix compatibility, and much more. All in a strong, lightweight titanium housing rated to 660 feet. Additionally, the OC1 operating firmware may be automatically updated via OceanLog PC Interface.
Please check out the web site for more information – and a series of new video demos: Oceanic Worldwide - Dive Computers - OC1 Wristwatch with Dual Algorithm
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