Which computer for technical diving do you prefer?

[Tomeck]

Which computer for technical diving do you prefer?

I seek a computer for trimix and I still hesitate.

[ianr33]

Had the pleasure of being able to borrow a Shearwater Pursuit this week.
Shearwater Research - Dive Computers (http://www.shearwaterresearch.com/pages/dive-computers/)

I liked it a lot. Easy to use and easy to read.

[Tienuts]

I have used all 3. The pursuit is a great computer, but the display on the X1 gives it the clear advantage.

[ian@1904]

I prefer the discipline of planning my trimix dives using Proplanner. Then using a slate and managing the dive time on my Vytec in gauge mode.

[Tienuts]

I prefer the discipline of planning my trimix dives using Proplanner. Then using a slate and managing the dive time on my Vytec in gauge mode.

I know some accountants who still use an adding machine, and architects who still draw plans with a pencil and square too. ;)

I think you will find that the addition of a trimix computer on your wrist does not mean you stop pre-dive planning.

[DrDuktayp]

There is a video on youtube of the Liquidvision X1. The numbers are nice and big and I like how it signals for deco stops.

Although, a friend of mine has the Shearwater Pursuit which I could see clearly at depth the other night.

I like that the Liquidvision runs V-Planner live.

The new DiveRite computer isn't out yet is it?

DrDuktayp

[Tomeck]

Many find that Liquivision is very easy to read in darkness, but many are disappointed, because they say that they cannot change a batterie on Liquivision.

[Tienuts]

Many find that Liquivision is very easy to read in darkness, but many are disappointed, because they say that they cannot change a batterie on Liquivision.

I would check this out a bit more carefully - it has been discussed on the various threads ad nauseam.

I think some put too much weight in a user-replaceable battery. Most floods on dive computers occur as a result of a user replaceable battery. Why is it so important to have one?

Liquivision says the battery is good for 20 hours of diving between charges. In my experience, I have used it for 20 hours, and only used 30% of the battery without a charge. One could probably easily get 40 hours from it.

The original concern with the battery on the X1 was if the battery crapped out - the unit would have to be scrapped, since the battery was potted. This has been changed, and the battery can now be replaced. Liqiquivision now has a better battery warranty, and if you care for the battery the way they recommend - you'll never have a problem, with it.