Oceanic VTX

[THarrison01]

I like the look of the VTX and I saw one review that said it wasn't that good. Does anyone have any experience with it?

 

[THarrison01]

Also would the OCI be better

 

[scubadada]

Hey T,

You're an enthusiastic 14 y/o with little knowledge, you've already asked about several computers and gotten thoughtful responses, take it easy, do a little research on your own. Do you even know what you're looking for?

Good diving, Craig

 

[scubadada]

Also would the OCI be better

Would a little knowledge on your part be better, yes. The computer can be a useful tool, or a dangerous one

 

[THarrison01]

Would a little knowledge on your part be better, yes. The computer can be a useful tool, or a dangerous one

Sorry, I am looking for a good computer because it makes me feel more comfortable in the water and I want to make sure it is a nice one

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I have the Aeris A300 CS, the precursor to the VTX prior to Aeris's merger into Oceanic. Overall, this is a very good dive computer in terms of visibility in low viz water. If the transmitter is on the same side as the arm where you wear your VTX, it doesn't lose sync (in my experience). The biggest complaint I have is battery life, which I deal with by cycling through rechargeable batteries. If you don't have rechargeables, you will have a big battery expense.

The UI itself is average, nothing in comparison to the Shearwaters, but those are a larger screen. I would recommend this dive computer though. Right now, I believe Oceanic is offering some discounts.

 

[scubadada]

So

Sorry, I am looking for a good computer because it makes me feel more comfortable in the water and I want to make sure it is a nice one

So....you're asking for the advice of a bunch of strangers on SB? OK

 

[scubadada]

The VTX with transmitter costs at least $1000, exactly how does a 14 year old come up with that kind of money, parents? If yes, how lucky

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

The VTX with transmitter costs at least $1000, exactly how does a 14 year old come up with that kind of money, parents? If yes, how lucky

Maybe he mows a lot of lawns. That isn't my business. He asked if anyone had experience with the VTX. Given that the Aeris is basically the same computer, I shared with him my experience/opinion.

 

[scubadada]

Maybe he mows a lot of lawns. That isn't my business. He asked if anyone had experience with the VTX. Given that the Aeris is basically the same computer, I shared with him my experience/opinion.

The real problem is that he knows nothing about dive computers