suggestions for a new watch dive computer?

kierentec:

the new Scuba pro meridian is AWESOME. easy to use, easy to see, gauge, free dive, nitrox (up to 2 different mixes), and it's really slick looking. my girlfriend just got hers, mine is on its way


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I just checked out the Meridian. Looks really sweet and I think it has everything that I want? Otherwise I was thinking of getting another Mares Excel or the Matrix and eventually a separate free dive watch at some point.

So the main differences between the Meridian and Matrix is that the Matrix has a compass and the Meridian has a free dive mode and that's about all?

Thanks for the help on this. Trying to get this together for a trip next week and am tired of asking to borrow other peoples computers.

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scubanski:

kierentec:

the new Scuba pro meridian is AWESOME. easy to use, easy to see, gauge, free dive, nitrox (up to 2 different mixes), and it's really slick looking. my girlfriend just got hers, mine is on its way


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I just checked out the Meridian. Looks really sweet and I think it has everything that I want? Otherwise I was thinking of getting another Mares Excel or the Matrix and eventually a separate free dive watch at some point.

So the main differences between the Meridian and Matrix is that the Matrix has a compass and the Meridian has a free dive mode and that's about all?

Thanks for the help on this. Trying to get this together for a trip next week and am tired of asking to borrow other peoples computers.

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The Mares Matrix runs on RGBM (conservative) algorithm, while the Scubapro Meridian runs on Buhlman ZH-L8 ADT MB algorithm (Uwatec).

I believe the Meridian is the first watch-type model manufactured by Uwatec (a Scubapro company). Previous Scubapro computers (Scubapro Xtender) were manufactured by Seiko.

Personally, I would pick the Scubapro Meridian over Mares.

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scubanski:

Hey All,

I have been checking out board topics and different manufacturer websites and am still looking for advice on a new computer. I had a Mares Nemo Excel which I lost about 2 years ago and am more than ready for a new one. I'm looking for a good recommendation on a nitrox watch style computer, preferably with a free dive mode. I don't need air integration or any other air mixes than nitrox.

I was looking at the Mares matrix but am a little disappointed that it doesn't have the free dive mode. Does any one have any suggestions or advice?

Thanks

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