Cobra 3 versus Cobra 2 versus Cobra

[ibj40]

Looked through this forum, and couldn't find an answer, so would like to post this question:

I just flooded my Cobra (and it's toast), and would like to stay with Suunto. I can find used Cobra 2's for less than what a replacement module for my Cobra would be, and can find used Cobra 3's for just slightly more than that.

Can someone give me a breakdown of the three apparent generations of Cobra dive computers?

Thanks!

 

[Lorenzoid]

Cobra 3 fixed a problem with the Cobra 2's electronic compass being intolerant of tilt, if I understand correctly. If you don't care about the compass, go with the Cobra 2. There may be more differences than that, but that one has been mentioned.

 

[driftwood]

Warren, owner of Tom's Dive and Swim in Austin, says the Cobra 2 is the worst computer than Suunto has ever sold. He has had a lot of problems with them and tries to get Suunto to trade out 2's for 3's.

Warren is a super nice guy and I would talk with him. Never steered me wrong and I trust his opinions.