Oceanic Geo 2.0 vs Agualung i200

[cozdiver3]

Just curious - are these the exact same wrist computers just branded different?

Thanks, Rob

 

[tbone1004]

Aqualung bought the computer manufacturing division of AUP last year so their new computers are all but identical to the Oceanic/Hollis computers.

that said, you get dual algorithm with the Geo and don't with the Aqualung. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Z+ that Aqualung is using, however there are times when the DSAT model is less restrictive. I wouldn't say it is a deal breaker though, just a feature that is missing when they acquired the brand

 

[cozdiver3]

Tbone, thanks for the quick response. Although am kind of wanting a watch size - what you recommend if i put a Zoop in the mix?
Thanks, Rob

 

[tbone1004]

you throw the zoop promptly in the trash and stay with the aqualung unless you can find a geo 2.0 for cheaper somewhere else.

 

[stuartv]

Aqualung bought the computer manufacturing division of AUP last year so their new computers are all but identical to the Oceanic/Hollis computers.

that said, you get dual algorithm with the Geo and don't with the Aqualung. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Z+ that Aqualung is using, however there are times when the DSAT model is less restrictive. I wouldn't say it is a deal breaker though, just a feature that is missing when they acquired the brand

Is there ever a time when the DSAT is more restrictive?

To the OP, to be clear, the Geo and i200 both have the PZ+ algorithm. The Geo just has an additional, less restrictive, option - DSAT. IOW, the Geo gives you exactly everything that the i200 gives you, plus more.

Before I started tech diving and bought a tech computer, the only computer I had (still have it) is the Atom, which is like the Geo but with Air Integration. I always used it in DSAT mode, and would have no hesitation in continuing to use it if I were doing recreational dives.

 

[tbone1004]

I haven't actually run the numbers, but PZ+ should allow for a longer bottom time when in the 80+ft depth range as a fresh diver. They may have it tweaked so it always runs more conservative but I'm not sure. DSAT is a pretty aggressive algorithm in and of itself so it may be tweaked where it is also giving a bit more NDL

 

[RIHappyDiver]

Not trying to high jack the thread, but how do these handle in cold water with gloves? I have an i300 and am looking to use it for a backup to either one of these computers.

Thanks,
Erik

 

[Marie13]

I use my Geo 2.0 in cold water with gloves, both wet and dry. I put it on and I don't mess with it on the dive.

 

[stuartv]

The thickest gloves I use are 3mm wet gloves. Colder than that and I'm using a drysuit and dry gloves. With the 3mm wet gloves, I don't have any issues operating my Atom.

 

[RIHappyDiver]

@Marie13, it sounds like the Geo doesn't give any special info in dive mode, which is true of the i300 as well. (Temp and time and fo2, po2 when using nitrox)

@stuartv, that leads me to believe that the buttons being on the side don't make it difficult to engage them.

Thank you both for the info.