Doug Krause
Contributor
Have you ever received news that is so good that it's seems too good to be true? I know, I'm skeptical myself when people make those claims. Earlier this week, I received a confidential report from the group of product evaluators and consultants we contracted for the final qualification of the new VT4.0 computer.
Scubagearreports.com is the "consumer reports of scuba diving equipment", and the team there is headed by a staff formerly involved with the ScubaLab group. They also operate Equipment Testing Specialists (ETS), an independent consulting service that provides in-depth product evaluation that assists us with product qualification.
The results weren't surprising, but I have to say the preliminary reviews and reports from ETS were easily the most impressive that I've seen in my 17 years with Oceanic.
The VT4.0 is Oceanic's most advanced computer to date - at the same time, it is undeniably the most intuitive, easiest to use product we've ever produced. The ETS evaluation team was so impressed with how easy the VT4.0 is to program and use that their test divers found that the Quick Start Guides that we provided to them was actually more complicated than the product. This is not an indictment of the VT 4.0's QSR; rather, it's a testament to the really impressive ease of use of this amazing PDC.
The report goes on to elaborate on the simple menus and easy to view screens with the key conclusion that, "The VT 4.0 was considered by all test divers to be one of the easiest and most intuitive dive computers they have ever used."
The VT4.0, capitalizing on our 25 years of experience and personal dive computer technology, takes things to the next level. Remember, the VT4.0 is wireless and delivers advanced features and incredible flexibility - sophisticated technology and user benefits not available with any other product on the market today. The VT4.0 takes yet another step forward in continuing a reputation of ruggedness and reliability while making advancements in PDC usability. Out-of-the-box ready for your customers today and more than ready to support them with advanced features and customization as their experience and interests evolve in the future.
ETS had many wonderful things to say about the VT4.0, but at the end of the day - the only thing that really matters is the following quote:
"After all tests were completed test divers were asked if they would buy the VT4.0. This is the first product evaluated by ETS where 100 percent of the members of the test team liked the product well enough to state that they'd like to own it. A number of test divers went so far as to say that the VT 4.0 changed their opinions about dive computers, and they could see how using the VT4.0 could change, for the better, their entire approach to diving."
Perhaps now you can see why I'm so fired up about this report and the launch of the VT4.0. But that's not all. I recently went to Grand Cayman to test the VT4.0 myself. While there, I happened to run into Calvin Tang, publisher of AtlasOmega, an online adventure travel and product review site. I noticed his gear on the boat first; Calvin dives both the VT3 and a VTPro as backup. This gives him a unique perspective - I think you'll enjoy his "pre-review" of the VT4.0.
2011 Oceanic VT 4.0 Dive Computer Preview | AtlasOmega
For more information on the VT4.0 and additional ETS report quotes: Oceanic Worldwide - Personal Dive Computers - VT4.0
Scubagearreports.com is the "consumer reports of scuba diving equipment", and the team there is headed by a staff formerly involved with the ScubaLab group. They also operate Equipment Testing Specialists (ETS), an independent consulting service that provides in-depth product evaluation that assists us with product qualification.
The results weren't surprising, but I have to say the preliminary reviews and reports from ETS were easily the most impressive that I've seen in my 17 years with Oceanic.
The VT4.0 is Oceanic's most advanced computer to date - at the same time, it is undeniably the most intuitive, easiest to use product we've ever produced. The ETS evaluation team was so impressed with how easy the VT4.0 is to program and use that their test divers found that the Quick Start Guides that we provided to them was actually more complicated than the product. This is not an indictment of the VT 4.0's QSR; rather, it's a testament to the really impressive ease of use of this amazing PDC.
The report goes on to elaborate on the simple menus and easy to view screens with the key conclusion that, "The VT 4.0 was considered by all test divers to be one of the easiest and most intuitive dive computers they have ever used."
The VT4.0, capitalizing on our 25 years of experience and personal dive computer technology, takes things to the next level. Remember, the VT4.0 is wireless and delivers advanced features and incredible flexibility - sophisticated technology and user benefits not available with any other product on the market today. The VT4.0 takes yet another step forward in continuing a reputation of ruggedness and reliability while making advancements in PDC usability. Out-of-the-box ready for your customers today and more than ready to support them with advanced features and customization as their experience and interests evolve in the future.
ETS had many wonderful things to say about the VT4.0, but at the end of the day - the only thing that really matters is the following quote:
"After all tests were completed test divers were asked if they would buy the VT4.0. This is the first product evaluated by ETS where 100 percent of the members of the test team liked the product well enough to state that they'd like to own it. A number of test divers went so far as to say that the VT 4.0 changed their opinions about dive computers, and they could see how using the VT4.0 could change, for the better, their entire approach to diving."
Perhaps now you can see why I'm so fired up about this report and the launch of the VT4.0. But that's not all. I recently went to Grand Cayman to test the VT4.0 myself. While there, I happened to run into Calvin Tang, publisher of AtlasOmega, an online adventure travel and product review site. I noticed his gear on the boat first; Calvin dives both the VT3 and a VTPro as backup. This gives him a unique perspective - I think you'll enjoy his "pre-review" of the VT4.0.
2011 Oceanic VT 4.0 Dive Computer Preview | AtlasOmega
For more information on the VT4.0 and additional ETS report quotes: Oceanic Worldwide - Personal Dive Computers - VT4.0
