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Oceanics cater to the rental market because they are inexpensive.
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Oceanics cater to the rental market because they are inexpensive.
Rileybri
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What dive computer do you use? Sunnto Gekko
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? no, no, wrist mount
Would you recommend it? Why/why not?I am a new diver and would highly recommend this to someone just starting out. $250-285 is a more than reasonable price for this comp.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? This is my first comp.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? ease of use, the price and nitrox compatibility down the road.
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? I don't get to use it enough
The best feature of the model you use? wet mode auto on
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? no, no, wrist mount
Would you recommend it? Why/why not?I am a new diver and would highly recommend this to someone just starting out. $250-285 is a more than reasonable price for this comp.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? This is my first comp.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? ease of use, the price and nitrox compatibility down the road.
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? I don't get to use it enough
The best feature of the model you use? wet mode auto on
What dive computer do you use? UWATEC Aladin TEC2G.
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? It's a wrist mount (non air-intergrated) model - I replaced the regular mount with a Deep Sea Supply mount.
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? I would, for those who wants a great bottom timer for technical diving... I've never used the unit as a "computer," to be honest.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? Probably a UWATEC Galileo Terra - I love the large screen (+ big numbers) and the fact that I can see all the info I need on one screen, as opposed to having to use tiny buttons to toggle between different displays.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? The great gauge mode and relatively low cost.
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? The unit sometimes stays in "wet" mode (screen shows surface time with log and other mode not accessible) and does not turn itself off automatically long after surfacing - I always check and make sure to rinse in fresh water and dry the unit to prevent this but a friend of mine has had this problem which led to excessive battery drain.
The best features of the model you use? Great gauge mode - stop watch with seconds increments and a resettable depth averaging display. Also Mac compatible.
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? It's a wrist mount (non air-intergrated) model - I replaced the regular mount with a Deep Sea Supply mount.
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? I would, for those who wants a great bottom timer for technical diving... I've never used the unit as a "computer," to be honest.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? Probably a UWATEC Galileo Terra - I love the large screen (+ big numbers) and the fact that I can see all the info I need on one screen, as opposed to having to use tiny buttons to toggle between different displays.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? The great gauge mode and relatively low cost.
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? The unit sometimes stays in "wet" mode (screen shows surface time with log and other mode not accessible) and does not turn itself off automatically long after surfacing - I always check and make sure to rinse in fresh water and dry the unit to prevent this but a friend of mine has had this problem which led to excessive battery drain.
The best features of the model you use? Great gauge mode - stop watch with seconds increments and a resettable depth averaging display. Also Mac compatible.
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What dive computer do you use? Aladin pro.
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? ahem.... no
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? A very nice computer, robust, big screen and reliable (well as much as you can relay on a diving computer)
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Will get an OSTC as a replacement...
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? Easy of use, understandable and reliable deco device, and so cheap....
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? Mono gas. But you can dive Nitrox with Air computers, so...
The best feature of the model you use? Dive and forget.
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? ahem.... no
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? A very nice computer, robust, big screen and reliable (well as much as you can relay on a diving computer)
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Will get an OSTC as a replacement...
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? Easy of use, understandable and reliable deco device, and so cheap....
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? Mono gas. But you can dive Nitrox with Air computers, so...
The best feature of the model you use? Dive and forget.
asymmetries
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Uwatec Air-Z nitrox
Air integrated transmitter
I really like it, it has most of my important information all in a nice small area.
Probably a newer model like the Galileo or something, but this was so much cheaper and cost effective. Maybe when I get a bunch more money...
I like it and would recommend it, absolutely.
The biggest factor was cost effectiveness.
The biggest drawbacks are that it does not record point temperatures, only the minimum temp of the dive, it only stores 200 minutes or so of dive time, and that the data download to the PC is through the clunky memomouse.
The best feature is that it is an air integrated computer that is wireless (or hoseless rather) and that it handles nitrox.
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viceroy
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1. Suunto Stinger
Not air integrated at all
I would recommend it if you had the budget for it.
If I were to replace the Stinger I'd look at either the Suunto D6 or Mares Excel
It was thge only wrist computer at the time of purchase (2001)
Weight above water
Covers all aspects of the diving I do
Not air integrated at all
I would recommend it if you had the budget for it.
If I were to replace the Stinger I'd look at either the Suunto D6 or Mares Excel
It was thge only wrist computer at the time of purchase (2001)
Weight above water
Covers all aspects of the diving I do
I have 3 -- Oceanic ProPlus2, Atom 2, and Datamask
All air integrated. PP2 is on hose, Atom 2 and DM use transmitter (Can use the same transmitter)
I would recommend ALL of them. They're great units!
I got the ones I wanted and have never second-guessed my choices.
PP2 -- huge disply, incredible reliability. Atom 2 -- freedom from hose/console. DM -- freedom from hose and looking outside mask.
PP2 -- no drawbacks. Atom 2 and DM -- no compass.
PP2 -- huge display. Atom 2 -- incredibly easy to use. DM -- no need to look for a computer or watch at any point during a dive.
flareless
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Great thread! Here's my info;
I have 2 computers; one for Tec and one for Rec
Rec
What dive computer do you use - UWATEC Smart COM
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose - Integrated via Hose
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? - I would. It's solid, reliable, easy to read and easy to use
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? - For recreational diving I'm quite satisfied with it
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? - Recommended by multiple sources. Good set of features
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? - Extremely conservative profiles. The compas is also quite bad (slow to turn and must be perfectly level)
The best feature of the model you use? - Excellent PC integration and logbook software
Tec (just starting Technical Diving so this one's quite new)
What dive computer do you use? - Cochran EMC-16
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? - Non-integrated
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? - So far I would. Nice big display, very powerful feature set
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? - For Tec Diving I don't think I'd have chosen anything else
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? - Highly recommended. Divers I dive with use the same unit and it's very convenient to all be on the same page when it comes to alerts/alarms and conservative factors
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? - I haven't found one yet so I'll have to dive more to figure that one out. I guess at this point I'd have to say the high cost of the PC integration software
The best feature of the model you use? - Nice big display and the ability to determine what type of water I'm diving in and make its calculations accordingly
As I said, I still have a lot of work to do with the Cochran to really put it through its paces. So far, though, I'm quite happy with both of these choices.
I have 2 computers; one for Tec and one for Rec
Rec
What dive computer do you use - UWATEC Smart COM
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose - Integrated via Hose
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? - I would. It's solid, reliable, easy to read and easy to use
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? - For recreational diving I'm quite satisfied with it
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? - Recommended by multiple sources. Good set of features
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? - Extremely conservative profiles. The compas is also quite bad (slow to turn and must be perfectly level)
The best feature of the model you use? - Excellent PC integration and logbook software
Tec (just starting Technical Diving so this one's quite new)
What dive computer do you use? - Cochran EMC-16
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose? - Non-integrated
Would you recommend it? Why/why not? - So far I would. Nice big display, very powerful feature set
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why? - For Tec Diving I don't think I'd have chosen anything else
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one? - Highly recommended. Divers I dive with use the same unit and it's very convenient to all be on the same page when it comes to alerts/alarms and conservative factors
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use? - I haven't found one yet so I'll have to dive more to figure that one out. I guess at this point I'd have to say the high cost of the PC integration software
The best feature of the model you use? - Nice big display and the ability to determine what type of water I'm diving in and make its calculations accordingly
As I said, I still have a lot of work to do with the Cochran to really put it through its paces. So far, though, I'm quite happy with both of these choices.
Texfrazer
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What dive computer do you use?
Orca Phoenix
Sherwood Source
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose?
Yes (hose)
No
Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
I have enjoyed both. I really like the Phoenix. I's a little more liberal in the non-deco diving, but works admirably for me. The Source is a nice little unit as far as it goes. Not for deco diving, but is easily transportable and works. Would I recommend them now? It's hard to recommend something that isn't readily available.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why?
I got very good deals on both through my LDS (back when they were brand new). At the time, I might have looked to the Monitor II, but I'm glad I didn't from a battery standpoint.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one?
Phoenix - features and price
Source - price
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use?
Phoenix - anyone checked out Orca's latest models?
Source - older unit
The best feature of the model you use?
Phoenix - handles repetitive diving and is easy to read
Source - highly transportable (took it to Australia and used it as a "pocket" computer so I could have an easy transition from Bar and Meters)
Orca Phoenix
Sherwood Source
Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose?
Yes (hose)
No
Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
I have enjoyed both. I really like the Phoenix. I's a little more liberal in the non-deco diving, but works admirably for me. The Source is a nice little unit as far as it goes. Not for deco diving, but is easily transportable and works. Would I recommend them now? It's hard to recommend something that isn't readily available.
If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why?
I got very good deals on both through my LDS (back when they were brand new). At the time, I might have looked to the Monitor II, but I'm glad I didn't from a battery standpoint.
What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one?
Phoenix - features and price
Source - price
The one biggest drawback of the computer you use?
Phoenix - anyone checked out Orca's latest models?
Source - older unit
The best feature of the model you use?
Phoenix - handles repetitive diving and is easy to read
Source - highly transportable (took it to Australia and used it as a "pocket" computer so I could have an easy transition from Bar and Meters)
vixtor
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> What dive computer do you use?
Aeris Manta
> Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose?
not air-integrated
> Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
yes, very basic and simple; it does exactly what I would expect from it, and nothing else; it can be used for both scuba and snorkeling
> If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why?
Elite T3 maybe
> What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one?
good price and all the needed features
> The one biggest drawback of the computer you use?
I would like a more modern interface (instead of pushing combinations of buttons, I would rather enjoy a LCD display and menus)
> The best feature of the model you use?
i cannot say there's some "best" features - it is a basic computer, with no exotic/special function.
Aeris Manta
> Is it an air-intergrated model? Transmitter or hose?
not air-integrated
> Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
yes, very basic and simple; it does exactly what I would expect from it, and nothing else; it can be used for both scuba and snorkeling
> If you could have gotten a different computer which one would it have been? Why?
Elite T3 maybe
> What was the deciding factor for your decision to purchase this one?
good price and all the needed features
> The one biggest drawback of the computer you use?
I would like a more modern interface (instead of pushing combinations of buttons, I would rather enjoy a LCD display and menus)
> The best feature of the model you use?
i cannot say there's some "best" features - it is a basic computer, with no exotic/special function.
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