My LDS recommended the Aeris XR-2 when I asked about an "entry" level computer. The choice was between the XR-1 and the XR-2. I chose the XR-2 as I knew I would be looking for nitrox capability as well as the 24 dive log.
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I will figure posting out soon enough - "I chose the XR-2 as I knew I'd be looking for the nitrox capabilty and the 24 dive log" - I believe those were about the only differences. It has been easy to use.
Anything off this page is a steal of a deal and comes with a full Oceanic/Aeris warranrty unlike LeisurePro:
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/salesPage.asp
I can't get over that brand new Aeris Atmos 1 Console for $162 with the SB discount. I was thinking of buying a backup SPG for $75-100, but for $162 for a whole backup computer is tough to beat. Oh yeah, don't forget to mention the Scubaboard 10% discount when talking to ScubaToys.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/salesPage.asp
I can't get over that brand new Aeris Atmos 1 Console for $162 with the SB discount. I was thinking of buying a backup SPG for $75-100, but for $162 for a whole backup computer is tough to beat. Oh yeah, don't forget to mention the Scubaboard 10% discount when talking to ScubaToys.
thomjinx
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I agree that the Oceanic and Aeris models are good choices. Easy to use without sacrificing capabilities. They are basically the same 'brain', I think, with minor differences. There is a new nitrox-capable version of the Oceanic Veo 100, their least expensive model. It is called the Veo nx. New discontinued models are often a good deal, and I have personally had good luck with used dive computers.
goodeatsfan
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I'm using the oceanic veo200 and it's great, simple, and cheap. Good choice, but any, ANY basic DC from the big guys should be fantastic.
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diver 85
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Same here...almost 1000 dives & used my 1st computer 3 weeks ago off Cozumel(dove with Aldora & they require a computer-120 cf high pressure tanks)...just bought a VEO 180 Nx for $230........used my buddies extra( Veo 100) while on Cozumel ...liked the G/Y/R icon......
diver 85
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Same here...almost 1000 dives & used my 1st computer 3 weeks ago off Cozumel(dove with Aldora & they require a computer-120 cf high pressure tanks)...just bought a VEO 180 Nx for $230........used my buddies extra( Veo 100) while on Cozumel ...liked the G/Y/R icon......
DuckyDiver
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I got the Suunto Gekko last month. I have not had a chance to dive with it outside of the pool, but so far it seens to be a great beginner computer. It has more fetures than I can list. You can see it at www.suunto.com. I paid aprox $250 at my LDS.
jimclarke
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I have the Mares M1 RGBM.
It is rugged and its easy to change the pen cells.
Very happy with it. I am not bent!
It has stiff buttons and if you want to interface to a computer it is expensive.
Cant compare to others as its the only one I dive.
It is rugged and its easy to change the pen cells.
Very happy with it. I am not bent!
It has stiff buttons and if you want to interface to a computer it is expensive.
Cant compare to others as its the only one I dive.
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