Best Computer around $300?

shakespear · Jun 14, 2006

I am getting certified in August and getting all of my gear together. I was looking for a good wrist mounted computer. I looked at the Vyper, read some good things on it, but its $360.

I figured for what I need, I could spend less than $300

What do you guys suggest?

leadweight · Jun 14, 2006

If you like the Vyper, don't let $60 stop you, or get a Gekko if you do not care about gage mode. Backlite means nothing, you will have a light at night anyway.

shakespear · Jun 14, 2006

leadweight:
If you like the Vyper, don't let $60 stop you, or get a Gekko if you do not care about gage mode. Backlite means nothing, you will have a light at night anyway.

$260 is what I have, I could stretch to $300 thats it.

TheRedHead · Jun 14, 2006

The Aeris Atmos II is a good computer for $279.00

http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/comp/10_2510

I use it as my backup computer. I think this model has been discontinued and discounted.

gcbryan · Jun 14, 2006

Look at the Tusa IQ-700 at www.scubatoys.com. Scubaboard members will be able to get it for substantially less than the price listed on that site.

*Floater* · Jun 14, 2006

shakespear:
I am getting certified in August and getting all of my gear together. I was looking for a good wrist mounted computer. I looked at the Vyper, read some good things on it, but its $360.

I figured for what I need, I could spend less than $300

What do you guys suggest?

Do a search for thread titles with "versa" to see some feedback on the versa pro. It's a popular model here which scubatoys.com sells for a good price and you get 10% off if you call and ask for the scubaboard discount. For under $300 you could probably get it with the download cable included. If you foresee tech diving in your future, then take a look at the Uwatec Aladin Tec. Scubatoys also has a good price on these (capsules), though I think Uwatec may be coming out with a new model soon it might be worth waiting.

shark.byte.usa · Jun 14, 2006

Atmos II is good at $279, nitrox capable, downloadable, user changeable battery [batteries are only a couple bucks $2-4], etc. Pretty tuff to beat that price.

H2Andy · Jun 14, 2006

TheRedHead:
The Aeris Atmos II is a good computer for $279.00

http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/comp/10_2510

I use it as my backup computer. I think this model has been discontinued and discounted.

i second that

shark.byte.usa:
Atmos II is good at $279, nitrox capable, downloadable, user changeable battery [batteries are only a couple bucks $2-4], etc. Pretty tuff to beat that price.

i second that

shakespear · Jun 15, 2006

Which company charges mega $$$ to change the battery?

I want to avoid them..

zach5150 · Jun 15, 2006

shakespear:
Which company charges mega $$$ to change the battery?

I want to avoid them..

MOST computers are user changeable these days. There may be some out there that are not user changeablle but it has become such a "standard" now, most companies are on board w/ it. It's usually stated in the description when you are shopping online whether it's user changeable or now. But, the Aeris Atmos (scubatoys is out of stock right now, I tried to order one today)....and the Tusa IQ-700 are definitely user changeable. I ended up ordering the Tusa IQ700 from Scubatoys today....cant wait for it to arrive and get it wet this weekend!
good luck w/ your search.

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