GEO vs VEO 250

[BillS]

I've logged my last 50 or so dives on a VEO 250 console mount and just recently replaced the battery. However, I played with it a considerable amount in the "demo" mode learning to use it which used quite a bit of battery life. Since this is the only computer I've owned I don't have anything to compare to but I have no complaints with the 250 and it has served me well. When shopping for a computer I decided to pay a little more for a model with audible alarms. The only problem is I can't hear the alarms. I've confirmed they do work properly so I'll just blame it on poor hearing. I don't have a download cable but may invest since it sounds like a nice accessory.

[Skuttle]

Originally Posted by leesanhua

one silly question. if i use GEO, how do i know how much air left in my tank?
do i need to get a separate air gauge?

Yes you will need a SPG. Oceanic makes a nice compact one. That is what I use.

[Skuttle]

I really like my Geo. After I got down all the different function of the buttons, it is very easy to use and the backlight works well also.

[waytooslow]

wow lots of good input. I like the geo for its sleekness and ease of moving around through menus on the other hand 1 button click through makes it simple - but takes longer to get to the area of need - but it is simple. Is there an echo in here. So I have still not decided...

[mitsuguy]

Have used both... same/similar features... the GEO has a freedive mode that is pretty cool...

other than that, the only difference is that the GEO is tiny in comparison...

I had computers the size of the 250, sold both and went to a pair of GEO's... not going back

[MicahEW]

i use the oceanic max depth console and have the GEO and its a great combo remember redundancy

[hooligan]

I just got my wife the Geo. She hasn't dived it yet (our last trip got cancelled). From LOOKING at it, it seems like a pretty robust little computer. Not to mention the price is right... ~$270 from ScubaToys.

[leesanhua]

what air gauge do you guys normally use?
im trying to get one for my husband. still deciding which one to go. geo or Aeris Atmos AI Nitrox Computer.

[lemon lime]

IIRC, all SPGs are all the same, with different brands stamped on them -- mine doesn't even have a brand, at least not on the face. If that's the case, just go with one that suits you (or your husband) best. Mine is pretty compact, and has both psi and bar numbers, and can be difficult to read for others.

[Jipps]

Originally Posted by waytooslow

Okay I am regretting the Veo 100 purchase used it during OW and on a few dives after, it will make a good back up .

But what are your thoughts on GEO vs VEO 250, pros cons?
Thanks

Working at a dive shop we sold both the GEO and the VEO 250. The 250 beat out the GEO hands down, I think after 2 years we finally managed to sell all of them, but i only sold one if someone came in specifically asking for it. Other than that i recommended the veo 250 or even the 180 (which lacks alot of features) over the GEO. Granted...i dive the the pro plus 2 and if you want a console i think thats the way to go, but for a wrist computer the VEO 250 is the best i can think of short of going wireless.