Cheap entry level wrist computer

[ajduplessis]

Zooooooop!

 

[kelemvor]

Here ya go, suunto zoop for $135. Can't beat that with a stick.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cl...lyzers/489119-3-yellow-suunto-zoops-sale.html

 

[Carl_F]

I recommend the Mares Puck. I think the only downside was that the USB cord was extra. It also has nitrox capability (not on your list but was on mine.)

 

[Keith.M]

I bought it for under $200 and find it easy to use. It has 2 conservative settings and 4 altitude settings from 0 to 12,139 ft. It can be set for metric or imperial. You can set it for salt or fresh water. It has a backlight. It stores about 40 hours of dive data in a log, each dive numbered from 1 (most recent dive) to some higher number for older dives. The log doesn't store dive profiles, i.e. it stores only max depth, total dive time, and lowest temperature. There is other data that gets stored for each dive.

In regards to the Puck, it most definitely DOES store the dive profile with collection getting stored at 20 second intervals.

 

[Shez Ray Jones]

I've got a mares nemo wide and it's spot on! Allows nitrox mix up to 40% has dive logs etc and has a large display for when viz is pants

 

[dfx]

In regards to the Puck, it most definitely DOES store the dive profile with collection getting stored at 20 second intervals.

Yep, but you need the data cable to access the profiles. For a cheaper version of the cable, see Smartinterface – Your online shop for dive related accessories

 

[vancouverdiver]

Dont recommend the 2g. While some divers may have no problems, I know a lot who have had the buttons fall out and the software fried when the battery is changed. Doesn't make sense but it has happened a lot.

 

[Ricky B]

The usual suspects for entry-level dive computers are the Mares Puck, Suunto Zoop, and Cressi Leonardo. I have the Zoop and did a review of it here (with some subsequent posts comparing it to the Puck and Leonardo):

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/co...s-analyzers/476179-my-review-suunto-zoop.html

 

[FinnMom]

Just be aware that the Zoop does not have gauge mode. For this reason I would pay a little extra and buy a Vyper. Hopefully Suunto will correct this omission in the future. Their old entry level model (Gekko) had gauge mode and its a shame they left it out on the Zoop.
in case you were wondering: Gauge mode lets you use the computer as a bottom timer & depth gauge for tech dives, also for snorkeling.

 

[EFX]

In regards to the Puck, it most definitely DOES store the dive profile with collection getting stored at 20 second intervals.

I don't download the data to a PC. What I meant by "profile" was the ability to store and then display multiple depths and times for those depths for a particular dive on the DC itself (through the logbook menu). The logbook only shows maximum depth and total dive time among other data for that one particular dive.