i300 verses i300C

[conway400]

Tried to search here and google...

Could someone tell me the differences between the i300 and the i300C Aqua Lung computers? Is it only bluetooth?

Thanks!

 

[dmaziuk]

i300C is apparently 3-gas w/ pure O2, whereas i300 is a single-gas nitrox. According to LP feature lists.

 

[conway400]

Thank you much. That is what I am seeing also. Do you (or anyone know) if the cable for the i300 is a standard PC USB cable or is it proprietary? Also, I assume the firmware is still upgradable on the i300?

 

[runsongas]

proprietary cable for i300

 

[conway400]

Wow! $85 dollars!? Shame on Aqua Lung for that one. I guess I can do without downloading logs, but hate to miss any updates if I get one. (Not sure if it would be up-to-date right out of the box.) The i300s are a good price right now and just want a good basic one.

 

[scubadada]

i300 + cable = $260
i300C = $300, Bluetooth and 3 gas

 

[conway400]

Understood. But i300 without cable is $174. And I would never need 3-gas. So was trying to save - especially when I need to get two.

 

[conway400]

Thanks for all the help everyone. Can I re-ask an above question - if I don't care about downloading dives to a PC log, do I care about the cable for now?

Again, I mainly ask about software updates? Is this needed or an option?

 

[scubadada]

Thanks for all the help everyone. Can I re-ask an above question - if I don't care about downloading dives to a PC log, do I care about the cable for now?

Again, I mainly ask about software updates? Is this needed or an option?

Last firmware update for i300 was Oct 2016, I'd say an option. The current price is very good

 

[JamesBon92007]

Here's a thread on a DIY cable for the Mares Puck Pro. Perhaps someone has worked out the plans for the i300 and I missed it. If not, it might not hurt to ask

Mares Puck PC Cable