I would be more impressed to read a statement like that from someone who has no financial OR social ties to Cochran.
Unfortunately, I sometimes can't live up to the standar
I'm curious - what makes you say this versus, say, a Shearwater Perdix AI?
To me, it seems pretty indisputable that the Shearwater has a much better/more configurable display, is more configurable/flexible, has a much more intuitive user interface, widely accepted/configurable algorithms, a great built-in compass, way better connectivity to offload dives and update firmware and is in a more ergonomic package. Is it the algorithm? If so, what about it is better and what type of diving are you doing? I'm not trying to diss the Cochran or wax on about Shearwater - Just trying to understand your POV.
Shearwater computers were not available when I began diving. Before I was even employed by Cochran, I had performed my 'due diligence' on dive computers (and all other pieces of dive equipment) and had determined that the Cochran Commander was the best choice for the type of diving I would be involved in (in fact, I made sure my rental reg set had a Commander before I began purchasing my own gear). Yes, the newer dive computers have exciting, flashy displays - often at the expense of battery life. I find them somewhat distracting, personally, but that is my opinion. As for the topic of algorithm, I am obviously more familiar with the Cochran algorithms than I am with the Shearwater, thus more comfortable. I have nothing negative to say about the Shearwater computers, they make a great product. Fortunately, there are choices available for each diver to find equipment that best serves their particular diving level / practices / priorities.
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