Wrist computers - what are you using?

[KeithG]

... An oled display would be nice. ...

Just curious. OLED is a specific technology. What problem does it solve that other technologies do not solve?

I understand it is new and sexy. Anything else going for it?

I have a 20 year old dive computer that "glows in the dark" when you shine a dive light on it. It also goes 5 years on a battery. My "new" computer lights up when you squeeze it. It only goes 3 years on a battery.

 

[Bratface]

Shearwater Perdix primary and Scubapro Chromis as backup. Using both since January 2016 and the Perdix by far, is my favorite. Before that it was years of Uwatec Tec 2, Tec 3....they seemed to crap out ever 2-4 years so for 2016, I upgraded.

 

[Freewillow]

Just curious. OLED is a specific technology. What problem does it solve that other technologies do not solve?

I understand it is new and sexy. Anything else going for it?

I have a 20 year old dive computer that "glows in the dark" when you shine a dive light on it. It also goes 5 years on a battery. My "new" computer lights up when you squeeze it. It only goes 3 years on a battery.

OLED is just a light technology where "Organic Light-Emitting Diodes" are used on a color screen. It replaces liquid chrystal technology by adding color and a better luminosity to the screen. But it has nothing to do with the electronics and the deco performances of the computor.

 

[KevinG58]

I'm using Oceanic Atmos and a XR2 for backup. Both have large, easily readable numerals. Pretty easily customized settings too.
Battery change is straightforward but does require some nimbleness of the fingers.
Both thermometers steadfastly refuse to go any lower than 54 degrees F. Data cable connectivity can be an issue at times, but its just a matter of wiggling and maybe clean the contacts.

I've been using them for years now, maybe nine for the XR2 and a little less for Atmos. The Oceanic software (MS version) I have been using is serviceable but akin to Spock's "stone knives and bear skins."
Looks like they may have upgraded but I haven't bothered to install it. I must not be too inconvenienced by said knives and skins...

That would be Ares, both computers.. Brain fart thinking about Ares having been absorbed into Oceanic....

 

[guyharrisonphoto]

Galileo Sol and wife has Luna, both with AI. Could not be happier. I dive clear water so a color LED is not too important for me, and I love the 200 dive battery life.

I consider myself an advanced diver, but I definitely recommend wireless AI no matter what you get. It is a supreme convenience especially if you take up a hobby like photography or spearfishing that requires your hands to be full of gear.

 

[dmaziuk]

Just curious. OLED is a specific technology. What problem does it solve that other technologies do not solve?

Overly long battery life, as you yourself pointed out. Also, excessive disposable income. HTH

 

[Stinkys]

I am running the Oceanic OC1. First computer and haven't used it a whole lot so still working it out.

 

[Nikole]

No, it's not a marketing survey. I've been shopping around for computers for a while and was just wondering what everyone was using. I guess it just boils down to preference. I was about to order the Cress Giotto and suunto d4i novo.

 

[guyharrisonphoto]

If you are getting two computers, make sure they run the same algorithm. Otherwise, you will always be governed by the more "conservative" computer, and the computers will be giving you conflicting NDLs and deco information. If you have a permanent buddy (ie spouse or partner) it is even more important so your dive times are consistent. Different algorithms may create wider and wider disparities during repetitive dives like vacations or liveaboards.

Personally, I would never get computers from two different manufacturers as it is pretty certain the algorithm will be differently implemented even if they say it is the same.

Oceanic computers have a good feature in that they offer a choice of algorithms, one more "liberal" and one more "conservative." This gives you a choice depending on the diving (more "liberal" for one or two tank dives, more "conservative" for a week of intense repetitive diving). However, you must make sure that both computers are running the same algorithm or your dive times might vary noticeably.

 

[Nikole]

If you are getting two computers, make sure they run the same algorithm. Otherwise, you will always be governed by the more "conservative" computer, and the computers will be giving you conflicting NDLs and deco information. If you have a permanent buddy (ie spouse or partner) it is even more important so your dive times are consistent. Different algorithms may create wider and wider disparities during repetitive dives like vacations or liveaboards.

Personally, I would never get computers from two different manufacturers as it is pretty certain the algorithm will be differently implemented even if they say it is the same.

Oceanic computers have a good feature in that they offer a choice of algorithms, one more "liberal" and one more "conservative." This gives you a choice depending on the diving (more "liberal" for one or two tank dives, more "conservative" for a week of intense repetitive diving). However, you must make sure that both computers are running the same algorithm or your dive times might vary noticeably.

Thanks that was really helpful info. I will keep that in mind whenever I get a backup computer to go with the primary, after getting my primary first. I typed my sentence wrong tho, I actually meant to say that I was about to order the cressi giotto (I liked the price, easy to read, does what all the other computers do), until someone from a dive shop talked me out of that one and convinced me to go with just the Suunto d4i novo. I know it's pricier but certain colors are on sale right now. The giotto might be too big, I think? I have a small wrist, and the suunto, maybemire difficult to read since it's smaller I looked at the Oceanic Veo 2.0 training video on YouTube and watched a few product reviews it looks like it's going to be a little complicated to set up. But I do like that this one can match other dive computers algorithms and when you do a 2tank dive on nitrox you can program both tanks/gas mixes.