Cheapest computer with liberal algorithm

[OctopusLover]

I have a peregrine. My partner is getting into diving and doesn't own a computer yet. One of the reasons I got the peregrine is to not be the guy in the group making everyone ascend on repetitive dives, which I've seen happen a lot with Suunto people.

She doesn't care for anything fancy, but I don't want my Peregrine to be "handicapped" by her computer as we're now likely to be diving together.

So what's the cheapest Nitrox capable computer that I can buy her?

 

[Tyler. Henry]

Mares Puck Pro - around 215 new online

Next best - Oceanic Veo 4 - around 300 online.

Oceanic has excellent. Customer service. Just upgraded to Pro Plis 3 from eBay. Oceanic evaluates and tests for $30 in less than a week. Also I am using my dads Oceanic Prodigy. It is the Times of computers. Still kicking and ticking from 1996. Good luck

 

[scubadada]

Hi @OctopusLover

Why not get her a Peregrine?

What GFs do you run on your Peregrine? DSAT runs similarly to a GF high of 95, that would be an Oceanic Veo 4 or Geo 4, just a bit less expensive than a Peregrine.

Any of the RGBM computers, Cressi, Mares, or Suunto would likely be more conservative, especially repetitive dives

 

[lowwall]

Hi @OctopusLover

Why not get her a Peregrine?

What GFs do you run on your Peregrine? DSAT runs similarly to a GF high of 95, that would be an Oceanic Veo 4 or Geo 4, just a bit less expensive than a Peregrine.

Here's somebody who claims to have a Veo 2 in stock for $220.

Cave Adventurers - Oceanic veo 2.0 Dive Watch / Computer - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

Technology has never been easier. Brimming with all the tech and performance features serious divers seek and Oceanic's trademark ease-of-use, the VEO 2.0 could not only be your first PDC, but the last you'll ever need. The VEO 2.0 is a relatively basic c

www.caveadventurers.com

I used its 1-button predecessor for a decade. It worked fine and never forced me up first in a group.

 

[Tom_Ivan]

Another vote for mares puc pro. I used one for years. It's exactly what you've asked for with price and I always seemed to have plenty of time left on my NDL when other people were getting close (no idea what they were running).

 

[lowwall]

Another vote for mares puc pro. I used one for years. It's exactly what you've asked for

It's cheap and cheerful. But it's known to have a relatively conservative algorithm which is precisely what the OP is looking to avoid.

 

[Kupu]

Oceanic computers are good when low price and less conservative are priorities, I use a Veo 2 as backup to my perigrine.
A used Veo 2 or 3 can be found for under $150 with a little patience.

 

[Tom_Ivan]

It's cheap and cheerful. But it's known to have a relatively conservative algorithm which is precisely what the OP is looking to avoid.

Thanks. Not my experience. However I've edited my post somewhat.

 

[tarponchik]

How to find out if the algorithm is liberal?

 

[OTF]

How to find out if the algorithm is liberal?

take it to the pub