atom 2.0 vs. VT3

[MxDiver]

I currently own a mosquito and looking for a new computer which will allow me to use more than one mix, I will be taking my advanced nitrox class soon,I am strongly considering the VT3 and the atom 2.0, looking at the oceanic site and doing a comparison I can only come up with two differences, the digital watch functions and a 20 m. difference on operating depthin favor of the VT3.
Are these two basically the same computer? , or are there any substantial differences among them?
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[frankc420]

I believe this was covered in a recent thread: http://www.scubatoys.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=339&amp;KW=vt3

[MxDiver]

Yep, I didn't read that thread until after I posted this, "which wireless" is kind of a broad selection and did not ring a bell when posting.
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[cummings66]

My instructor I'm going to be taking the course from wants everything to be done by tables and not computer. Of course my VT3 will do it, but it won't matter for the course. Then again I'm going to be doing the Advanced Nitrox/Deco as part of the same course.
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<DIV>I don't think my computer would do the deco the same way as the tables the computer prints up however.</DIV>

[Judestudio]

Atom 2.0. I'm getting one soon. I like the look of it and that it doubles as a wrist watch.

[Ajuva]

Have the Atom 2.0 on air only at the moment but taking Nitrox course in 3 weeks.
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<DIV>I can't fault it at all on air though!</DIV>

[Judestudio]

This might be a silly question. But any comments on the color for Atom 2.0? The original silver or the rose-gold? I know it's a personal preference, I just wanna know what you think....

[CompuDude]

I'm a silver guy, myself. Goes with the rest of the outfit. ;-)

As for the original question, no, none of the computers you mentioned will be worth anything other than fancy bottom timers once you start cutting tables. They'll be great for the occasional recreational dive, however. ;-)

[MxDiver]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

I'm a silver guy, myself. Goes with the rest of the outfit. ;-)

As for the original question, no, none of the computers you mentioned will be worth anything other than fancy bottom timers once you start cutting tables. They'll be great for the occasional recreational dive, however. ;-)

Care to elaborate?, Remember I haven't taken the advanced nitrox class yet. But according to the guidelines Diving is done down to 165 ft. Diving mix can contain up to 60% Oxigen, and decompresion gas up to 100% Oxigen. This seems something these computers can handle.
Don't get me wrong I know how important is to plan and use the tables, but saying the computers will not be worth anything other than fancy bottom timers is taking it a little to far, don't you agree?
Regards

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by MxDiver

Care to elaborate?, Remember I haven't taken the advanced nitrox class yet. But according to the guidelines Diving is done down to 165 ft. Diving mix can contain up to 60% Oxigen, and decompresion gas up to 100% Oxigen. This seems something these computers can handle.
Don't get me wrong I know how important is to plan and use the tables, but saying the computers will not be worth anything other than fancy bottom timers is taking it a little to far, don't you agree?
Regards

Not in this country... diving mixes tend to be up to 40%. Common deco gasses are 50%, 70% and 100%.

But going that deep you won't be using Nitrox, or if so, a very weak mix (under 28%). Getting into the merits of deep air diving, however, is beyond this thread, but suffice it to say I don't think it's a good idea. Beyond 130 I'd be looking into Trimix for all but the briefest of bounce dives.

Anytime you are on trimix or beyond the range of your computer (read: anything over recreational limits) you'll be cutting tables on land and using your computer in gauge mode, or it will lock you out. And using an expensive computer in gauge mode means you are getting the same functionality out of it as a simple bottom timer.