Low Cost-No Frills -Easy to Read

[beth_castroll]

My 10 year old Geo is giving me issues after 136 dives. I never really liked it as the buttons are more complicated than necessary. Time for something new. I’m AOW, Nitrox. My list of requirements:
1. Able to self change battery
2. Large display for those of us who need reading glasses.
3. Back lit.
4. Nitrox
5. Salt and Fresh water options
6. Not too conservative as we only dive Nitrox on second dives aNd don’t want too many alarms if we do something like Blue Hole or Gordo Banks type dives.
7. Wrist mount
8. 300 or less

I do t need WiFi or hook up to pc to view profile.

Any suggestions

 

[runsongas]

mares nemo wide might fit the bill. the menu isn't the most intuitive though.

otherwise, you need to look at a used shearwater predator or petrel, but it might be a tall order to find one for 300

 

[drk5036]

Cressi Leonardo / mares puck pro / aqualung i300c are what you’re looking at in the sub 300 range, unless you want to buy used. I got a used aqualung ProPlus 3 which had super easy readability and air integration via hose for 300 dollars used and you can often find them here for 300-400 used in the classified section.

 

[diversteve]

Look at a Mares Puck Pro - I believe it does everything on your list. I've seen them on sale for as little as $180 - usually $250.

Cressi has 4-5 models under $300 - I don't know much about any of them. I believe Goa is the newest one.

Also there's the Aqualung I300C at $299 - it's a rebranded Oceanic since they bought Pelagic Pressure Systems from AUP a couple years ago.

 

[drk5036]

Look at a Mares Puck Pro - I believe it does everything on your list. I've seen them on sale for as little as $180 - usually $250.

Cressi has 4-5 models under $300 - I don't know much about any of them. I believe Goa is the newest one.

Also there's the Aqualung I300 at $299 - it's a rebranded Oceanic since they bought Pelagic Pressure Systems from AUP a couple years ago.

One of the nice things about the aqualung i300c is it has integrated Bluetooth. If you care about getting your dive logs on your pc or smartphone that’s a nice addition. I bought the i300 without Bluetooth for 180 last year, if you look around you might still find some stock.

 

[diversteve]

I didn't know the difference so recommended the better one. Here's the I300 for $199
https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Lung-Wr...ocphy=9030100&hvtargid=pla-349729184768&psc=1

 

[Ghetto Diver]

Mares Quad.
Nice big display.
I got mine for $196 shipped using Leisure pro's price match.

 

[Jiminy]

Mares Quad.
Nice big display.
I got mine for $196 shipped using Leisure pro's price match.

wow who had it available for 196?

 

[Ghetto Diver]

wow who had it available for 196?

Mares Quad.
Nice big display.
I got mine for $196 shipped using Leisure pro's price match.

 

[Jiminy]

saw that... who's price did they match?