MAC Compatibility

[CPTOZZY]

What Dive Computers are compatible with MAC computers?

[Rainer]

You mean dive software? And Mac?

[CPTOZZY]

Originally Posted by Rainer

You mean dive software? And Mac?

I mean Dive computers which can be interfaced with a Mac. I have an Aeris Atmos AI, but I cannot download my dives from it into my Mac

[setesh]

Many of Sunto's comps are compatible with DiveLog, the compatible models are listed here:

DiveLog Hardware Compatibility

That's the only one I know of. You can also run Windows on your mac with Boot camp, or Virtual machine software. I run VMware Fusion and it works really well, but you have to buy it AND have a license of Windows to use, with boot camp you just need the windows license but you have to reboot every time you want to use it.

[rongoodman]

The Sensus Ultra is a data recorder, not a computer, but has native software for OS X and works nicely. Just hang it on your backplate or in a pocket and forget about it.

[CompuDude]

Mac options for dive computers:

1) Suunto, using DiveLog. 100% Native Mac, although not manufacturer endorsed, if that matters.
2) Uwatec, using jTrak and the Uwatec (or compatible) IR interface. 100% native Mac, although not as fully-featured as the Windows SmartTrak software. Manufacturer-endorsed, but not especially well-maintained, IMO.
3) Oceanic, if you don't mind waiting for Oceanic to get off their duff and release some Mac software, and using Parallels/VMware in the meantime.
4) Sensus Ultra recorder, plus any computer you want. Sensus has 100% OSX native software.

See also: Aeris AI software for MAC

Until someone decides to directly support Oceanic/Aeris, the OP will need to use a PC or run Windows via Parallels/VMware.

[reactive]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Mac options for dive computers:

1) Suunto, using DiveLog. 100% Native Mac, although not manufacturer endorsed, if that matters.
2) Uwatec, using jTrak and the Uwatec (or compatible) IR interface. 100% native Mac, although not as fully-featured as the Windows SmartTrak software. Manufacturer-endorsed, but not especially well-maintained, IMO.
3) Oceanic, if you don't mind waiting for Oceanic to get off their duff and release some Mac software, and using Parallels/VMware in the meantime.
4) Sensus Ultra recorder, plus any computer you want. Sensus has 100% OSX native software.

See also: Aeris AI software for MAC

Until someone decides to directly support Oceanic/Aeris, the OP will need to use a PC or run Windows via Parallels/VMware.

I'm currently using option 3 with my Oceanic. I reeeeallly wish they would get some Mac developers. According to their website, its because the software utilizes an Access database.

Oceanic Worldwide - Scuba and Snorkeling Gear, Scuba and Snorkeling Equipment and Dive Gear

I WANT TO DOWNLOAD THE OCEANLOG BUT HAVE A MAC:
Unfortunately, we do not offer a Macintosh version of the Oceanlog download program, as the program is written using the Microsoft Access database which is not compatible with the Macintosh operating system. However, it is possible to run the Oceanlog program on a Macintosh using one of the commercially available PC-emulation programs, such as Parallels or Boot Camp, which sets up a PC environment within the Mac operating system. While we have not evaluated either program and cannot endorse them, we have received feedback from end-users in the field that this approach has been successful.

I can't believe there is no other alternative and that would be their limitation for making the software available on OS X, especially now that new Macs run intel processors.

[setesh]

Originally Posted by reactive

I can't believe there is no other alternative and that would be their limitation for making the software available on OS X, especially now that new Macs run intel processors.

That does seem kind of lame. MS Access isn't offered on a Mac, but there are other database solutions they could use. I can see why they don't however, it would literally mean writing the entire program from the ground up, Intel processors or no.
As Apple's market share continues to grow I think we'll start to see a lot more 3rd party program support as well. I still have several apps that I have to fire up VMware to use, and that's really annoying.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by setesh

That does seem kind of lame. MS Access isn't offered on a Mac, but there are other database solutions they could use. I can see why they don't however, it would literally mean writing the entire program from the ground up, Intel processors or no.
As Apple's market share continues to grow I think we'll start to see a lot more 3rd party program support as well. I still have several apps that I have to fire up VMware to use, and that's really annoying.

Unless MS ports access to the Mac (not likely, if they haven't done so after all this time), Oceanic will have to rewrite the whole thing.

Frankly, they could use a full rewrite anyway, judging by the complaints I see about how terrible their software is even on the PC.

They have great computers, but software seems to be their Achilles Heel whichever platform you're on.

[reactive]

Is there a program for Mac, like the Linux version of WINE, so that you don't need an entire windows install on your hard drive?
I've tried darwine, but oceanlog doesn't work with it.