Mares M1 or Suunto Gekko

avin84 · Oct 4, 2012

Greetings,

I have an option of getting a mares m1 for £45 and Suunto Gekko for £115. I know that Suunto Gekko is a good computer for beginners and I have heard the same for M1 but since M1 is so old there are not many discussions online.
Please help me choose

DuboisP · Oct 4, 2012

forget the M1

AdamG · Oct 4, 2012

I have a friend who has a Gekko and loves it, I am a fan of Suunto and dive with a D6i. Cannot speak to the M1 although Mares does make quality products. just my 2c for you.

avin84 · Oct 5, 2012

Forgotten....

but is there a reason or just experience of a wise man

Pao · Oct 5, 2012

The Gekko is already phased out by Suunto. You might have warranty issues.

buddhasummer · Oct 5, 2012

Gekko, great, simple reliable computer all a rec diver needs, has no back light but that has never bothered me.

DuboisP · Oct 5, 2012

Pao:
The Gekko is already phased out by Suunto. You might have warranty issues.

even worse with the Mares M1

the M1 RGBM, or the M2 RGBM, if you want
but, really, the Gekko is better
my first computer was a M1 RGBM (not more used, i lost the battery door), replaced by a Suunto Vytec DS

avin84 · Oct 5, 2012

Thanks!
Will get a Gekko ...

keyshunter · Oct 6, 2012

avin84:
Thanks!
Will get a Gekko ...

FYI, the Gekko was replaced by the Zoop about 2 years ago. They are identical, except for color, and that the Zoop has been "opened" so that data can be downloaded without a hack.

Zung · Oct 6, 2012

M1: not at that price - Last one I bought was $1 + $10 shipping, OK for the price.
£150 or so will buy you brand new current model comp's.

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