What do you find to be the most user friendly dive computers

[Brandon]

I've used a Uwatec bottom timer and my Suunto Cobra. Not a large experience pool to draw from, but I find the Cobra very easy to use and I enjoy diving with it.

Navigation is intuitive, button layout and menus make sense.

-B.

 

[scubanimal]

I have several very expensive Oceanic/Aeris paper weights, while I really liked them when the worked, I'm tired of paying for repairs that don't result in a working computer. Now I have Suunto's Cobra & D9. Easy to use, though the font sizes could be bigger.

 

[BuoyantC]

I agree about the Aeris. While it is easy to use and has a nice big screen, I've had failures with three of them. Two were still under warranty, but for the third I paid for repairs. Two years seems to be the max on lifespan. I treat my equipment well but am now very leery of their products.

I also have a Suunto Cobra I obtained used. It seems quite reliable, but it is not nearly so intuitive.

Dennis

 

[eliminator]

Oceanic is very easy to use and displays are easy to read. My Pro Plus 2 is like a dream to read during night dives with the smartglo....

 

[taliesin58]

I had an Aeris Atmos II that was really user-friendly and easy to read. I sold it to my girlfriend (sold, not gave, because it was almost brand new, and we have been dating for a very short time) because it was a console, and I needed a wrist mount. I have been diving a DiveRite Nitek Duo for the past 2 weeks and have found it to be very easy to read as well, and only slightly less idiot proof.

 

[Bubble Junky]

Suunto ! I personally use the Stinger, but if you need a bigger screen, check out the Gekko too.

 

[EvaL]

I agree, Oceanic wins for large letters, SmartGlo and user friendliness (including detailed manual, intuitive button functions) - I have owned several wrist models, from the Prodigy to the Veos.
Performance of computer is another issue - for me it is the ability to switch to a second gas mix on the same dive. None of the cheaper oceanic computers do that so I recently bought the Cressi-Sub Archimedes II (under $300), which has similar attributes of Oceanic (large display, multiple buttons, but doesn't glow as brightly). I'll need sometime to see how reliable it is.
Dive safely.

 

[DiveMaven]

My husband and I have had our Oceanic and Aeris computers for over 3 years. Never a problem <knock wood>

 

[littlewaywelt]

As a total novice/newbie I found the Suunto Gekko incredibly easy to figure out and understand. The display is simple, non-clutered and the user interface intuitive and logical. I got one for my wife who isn't the most technical person and she figured it out quickly as well.

 

[MichaelBaranows]

I don't have much experience with computers besided my Uwatec SmartCom and my Sunnto Mosquito.

Someone earlier stated that the Uwatec is nut user friendly and it might use be me but for me it was very easy to sue. Put it in the water and it starts and all info. is displayed on the screen. I have not problem with the water contacts all I have to do is lick my fingers and they work fine. But I would like it to have a watch so I can see what time it is during the dive.

I have more trouble with my Mosquito cause there are alot more time I have to push buttons to get all the info. In the log book I have to switch 3 screen to get all the info. I get on one screen for the SmartCom.

That is just what I found so after using a few more computers I will probably change my opinon.