Advice for first computer purchase

[clpkab]

Looking to purchase my first dive computer - planning to acquire within the next two weeks so that I can use it as I finish up my open water training in the Keys later this month. Thinking at this point is to purchase a wrist-mount style, non-air integrated.

Attended a seminar hosted by LDS tonight on computers and saw two possibilities that interested me - the Aeris Manta and the Zeagle N2ition 3.

Appreciate any thoughts or advice about these models anyone can share. Also, if there's another model or manufacturer you'd recommend for a newbie that I should research. (Dive shop could order other ones with the exception of Suunto)

Thanks.

 

[Scott L]

The Zeagle N2ition 3 over the Aeris IMO. I would definatly stick with a wrist model. Oceanic has a very extensive line of wrist units. I am looking at the GEO...

 

[Brendon]

I'm not a huge fan of oceanic, however they do have a good really cheap 199.00 wrist model air/ean. Easy to use 1 button, pc ready. Model veo 180nx. Bought one while my suunto was getting fixed for a back up. Works good.

 

[tstormdiver]

I have 2 Nitek Duos, which are predacesors to the Nitek 3 (same as the N2ition 3). A very easy to use computer.

 

[clpkab]

Doing some research through previous threads - it appears that there's a possible problem with the compartibilty with "newer" computers (64 bit) and the upload software?

Should this be a deal breaker? Wasn't sure that I planned to get the optional interface cable (at least at first)...but i might have liked to capture it sometime...

Does anyone know if any of the other major players have similar problems with upload software compatibility?

 

[ScubaWulf]

My Oceanic Geo 2.0 uploads fine to Windows 7. I am now using Dive Log instead of the supplied software so I can sync up with my phone and keep my log with me when I go out.

 

[Keith A]

Google, Dive computer wizard. Site gives alot of detailed information different models.

 

[timten]

I'm having problems downloading dives from my Geo 2.0. I have a Win 7 (64 bit). Has anyone been able to use oceanic software with 64 bit?

 

[coinking]

If you want to download your data to a PC, the logbook software that comes with the Zeagle PC download kit is not compatible with Vista 64bit or Windows 7 64bit, and it doesn't appear that it ever will be.

 

[decidedlyodd]

I'm having problems downloading dives from my Geo 2.0. I have a Win 7 (64 bit). Has anyone been able to use oceanic software with 64 bit?

It's been working fine for me on 64-bit Windows 7. I also had to download the 64-bit USB driver from Oceanic's site.