billmosel
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I'm looking for a computer that my aging eyes can read easily. Nothing to extravagant. I was looking at the Oceanic Pro Plus 2.1. Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks,
Bill
Computer I can read
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sealark
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I'm 69 and have been using the pro plus 2 and previous models for 20 years. Great computers great tech support at oceanic. They even speak English. Go for it...
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JamesK
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I love my Dive Rite Nitek Q. The screen is extremely easy to read. Now that Dive Rite has the software complete on the new ones, I can recommend them again. Just do not buy a old one if you care about having full function. Make sure the charging plug is red not black. This is the easy way to tell the difference. If you don't care about a downloadable log book, then you can probably find a cheaper used one.
If you can afford one with an OLED screen, they're awesome.
Personally I can't read without glasses. Another option you have, as opposed to buying a new computer, is to buy a mask with prescription lenses built in.
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Go OLED. It's amazing what a difference it makes in readability.
Shearwater Predator or Petrel. Normally need bi focals in my mask to read computer, bottom timer, etc.. I can see my predator easily with the back up mask that just has plain lenses. And it is the easiest one I've ever seen to learn to use, set up, and customize. Having a class on line from DiveNav just puts the icing on the cake.
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ScubaSteve1962
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I had the same problem, I have a Cobra 3, while reading the large letters weren't a problem reading the most important was (tank Pressure) I opted for The Look 2 mask which you can get prescription lenses for. Now I can read my camera settings and anything else I may need to read under water.
smokin3000gt
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The Oceanic PP 2 is easy to read with the huge numbers. I got it because my girlfriend/dive buddy has bad eyes (I always tease her to use her bat powers) and I wanted something she could easily read and understand. As a bonus the numbers are so big I can glance over at her and read her air/bottom time remaining without having to ask her how much air she has left. I've seen these picked up in great condition with quick connect and compass for $250-350 regularly.
I have several Oceanic PP 2.1, I don't think you will be disappointed. Check out Divers Discount Florida best price is have seen on this computer in a long time. Photo show a PP 2.0 just got one and it is the 2.1 version. Divers Discount Florida - Oceanic Pro Plus 2.1 Computer with Compass & QD - MAP - High Quality Diving Equipment at a Discount
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