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So it seems that (as with many areas in software) that having a Mac leaves a lot to be desired in the Dive Computer world...or does it? I have a "new" MacBook Pro and I'm running Parallels (which is cool, but I reeeeeally don't want to use it for my dive log). I'd LOVE to be able to use my MacBook to do all my computer downloads and store my dive data....but it seems that most of the manufacturers only support Windows based PC's (and marketing-wise they should...makes a better portion of the market available, etc.)
But what I have found are these two programs for the Mac OS X that allow download from Suunto computers:
DiveLog
MacDive - Download
These pretty much support ALL Suunto computers (except the newest ones).
So here's my question...I'm in the market to buy a relatively inexpensive Watch Computer and now that I've learned that the Gekko can be downloaded using these two programs on the Mac. I can get a new one for $250 at LeisurePro. OR go what seems to be a step higher and get a Vyper for $350 or a Vyper2 for $400.
Should I be looking at other manufacturers besides Suunto? Do other companies have support for Mac users? This is my first dive computer and being downloadable is very high on my list of features, as well as nitrox capable. I dont need gas switching or decompression diving, but gauge mode would be nice.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
But what I have found are these two programs for the Mac OS X that allow download from Suunto computers:
DiveLog
MacDive - Download
These pretty much support ALL Suunto computers (except the newest ones).
So here's my question...I'm in the market to buy a relatively inexpensive Watch Computer and now that I've learned that the Gekko can be downloaded using these two programs on the Mac. I can get a new one for $250 at LeisurePro. OR go what seems to be a step higher and get a Vyper for $350 or a Vyper2 for $400.
Should I be looking at other manufacturers besides Suunto? Do other companies have support for Mac users? This is my first dive computer and being downloadable is very high on my list of features, as well as nitrox capable. I dont need gas switching or decompression diving, but gauge mode would be nice.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!