What computer do you recommend?

[neogeo]

What dive computer do you recommend and why? Whats the price range? What features does it have? I ask because I am going to be purchasing one soon.

[crgjpg]

My wife and I have Oceanic VT3. We got them from Scuba Toys. They were Demos so we got a very good price on them. They were have more features than we were looking for at the time but because of the deal they were a little bit more than what were going to pay. They are AI and Nitrox. It has the ability to track three different tanks or if you buddy has a transmitter you can see how much air you buddy has left. I am sure I am missing features that I can think of off the top of my head.

[3rdEye]

^ I second the VT3...

if you're looking for a hosed option, I had (actually still have and am looking to sell) an Aeris Atmos AI

both are easy to use (and similar interfaces), and offer robust feature set. It's nice to have all the info you need in one place.

[neogeo]

Originally Posted by 3rdEye

^ I second the VT3...

if you're looking for a hosed option, I had (actually still have and am looking to sell) an Aeris Atmos AI

I am diving doubles, not looking for AI computer, but multi gases would be nice.

[dly2k1]

3rdEye it so happens that I am goiing to Dallas on July 1st and was planning on stopping in at ST to pick a Aeris Atmos AI for my wife (I have the VT3)
A) Is yours still for sale?
B) Does it have the compass?
C) Does it have the QD?
D) How old is it?
E) Will you sell it to me in Canada?
F) How much?

Thank you.

[3rdEye]

Originally Posted by neogeo

I am diving doubles, not looking for AI computer, but multi gases would be nice.

I think Compudude dives a VT3 on his doubles setup. I believe it can be used for switching between different mixes, but I'll defer to the tech dudes on that.

[3rdEye]

Originally Posted by dly2k1

3rdEye it so happens that I am goiing to Dallas on July 1st and was planning on stopping in at ST to pick a Aeris Atmos AI for my wife (I have the VT3)
A) Is yours still for sale?
B) Does it have the compass?
C) Does it have the QD?
D) How old is it?
E) Will you sell it to me in Canada?
F) How much?

Thank you.

here's my original thread putting it out there...PM me and we can probably work something out

FS: Aeris Atmos AI

[jj1987]

This is just me, but I prefer a bottom timer over a computer for any multi gas OR recreational diving, as do most of my dive buddies. I'd highly suggest discussing this with your current instructors before purchasing a computer. It allows divers to modify deco to fit THEIR individual and environmental needs rather than a default algorithm on a computer.

Some computers lock you out if you miss 2 minutes of deco for 48 hours, rendering useless for the rest of the trip, some bring you to 20ft immediately and punish deep stops (ie "bend then mend" profiles), some (namely nitek duo) give random deco times when the battery goes low, give different deco than the rest of your dive team, and various other annoying (to me) things.

[fire diver]

I would recommend the Zeagle version of the DiveRite Nitek Duo. Same computer but with a better warranty. There is also a Nitek trio but I have no experience with this.

The Duo is a great computer, mutli-gas nitrox, will do deco, and can be set for use as a bottom timer. It will also fit into a DSS wrist boot. It also has a large display and a backlight, so it's easy to use.

[neogeo]

Originally Posted by jj1987

This is just me, but I prefer a bottom timer over a computer for any multi gas OR recreational diving, as do most of my dive buddies. I'd highly suggest discussing this with your current instructors before purchasing a computer. It allows divers to modify deco to fit THEIR individual and environmental needs rather than a default algorithm on a computer.

Some computers lock you out if you miss 2 minutes of deco for 48 hours, rendering useless for the rest of the trip, some bring you to 20ft immediately and punish deep stops (ie "bend then mend" profiles), some (namely nitek duo) give random deco times when the battery goes low, give different deco than the rest of your dive team, and various other annoying (to me) things.

Thanks I was actually debating the Duo, your not the first to recommend a bottom timer... I actually know nothing about a bottom timer except it tells depth, dive time, and temp. Correct? Meaning I would have to remember my dive tables and deco obligations?