Anyone with the Deepblu cosmiq? Thoughts?

[ls1dreams]

Hi all,

I'm looking for an entry level dive computer that meets these specs:

Must haves:
- air/nitrox
- easy to read screen, not cluttered
- easy navigation (no one-button mares type stuff)
- definitely under $300, pref under $200

Nice to haves:
- maybe dual algs? honestly i'm not sure if I'd ever run DSAT. Buhlman seems appealing because it is based on actual (though limited) human testing data.
- wireless connection or cheap cable (there's a $10 suunto cable clone on aliexpress)
- backlight
- p02 reading - would this be useful for rec diving < 40m?

Don't care
- compass
- tri-mix info
- integrated air
- small watch type size


I have no intentions of tech diving in the future, so I don't really need something to "grow into".

How do people like the Deepblu cosmiq? My main 2 concerns are:

1. battery life - it sounds like you can only get 6-7 hours, which isn't even enough to last all day for a liveaboard without a recharge. additionally, after 3 years or so most of these batteries only have half of their capacity, so i'd be looking at 4-5 hours or so of runtime
2. it's relatively new - there are some mixed reviews on its calculations

I'm in love with the screen layout, but am not sure about the above. A Suunto zoop battery will last something like a year or more!

 

[BoltSnap]

You can't beat the value of this computer that meets all above and more:

VEO 2.0

 

[scubadada]

Deepblu is very conservative, even on liberal (progressive) setting, with their proprietary version of Buhlmann. I could not dive it.

 

[ls1dreams]

You can't beat the value of this computer that meets all above and more:

VEO 2.0

Wouldn't I be better off getting the Aeris A300 for $100 less which is nearly identical?

 

[BoltSnap]

Wouldn't I be better off getting the Aeris A300 for $100 less which is nearly identical?

Sure, if you still can get it and it has full warranty (new).

 

[turko]

Just got Mares Quad for 220. Best specs so far for the price range.

 

[thbcthomas]

Just got Mares Quad for 220. Best specs so far for the price range.

Where did you pick up a quad for that price? I am holding out for the deep 6 but might be interested in the quad for that price.

 

[turko]

Where did you pick up a quad for that price? I am holding out for the deep 6 but might be interested in the quad for that price.

Scuba.com, but this price only shows on my PC, not on my phone.

 

[LandonL]

I have a Cosmiq.

A few of the things I like:
1) Being able to set all settings via my iPhone.
2) Screen is bright and clearly readable.
3) Simple operation (because most settings are done via the phone)

Cons:
1) Only logging to cloud service now (but that will probably change if MacDive or Divelog authors get around to it)
2) Very conservative Buhlmann variant - my primary computer is still my shearwater.

And yes, or Deep 6 Computer is coming, the internal hardware is finished, the software is 90% the way I want right now, just need a few small case changes.

Cheers,
Landon

 

[scubadada]

Hi @LandonL

What Buhlmann GF presets did you decide on?