Please help me find a dive computer!

[aquaticmatt]

Thanks for all of your input. Another computer I was looking at was the Aeris' MANTA Dive Computer. It looks to have many features I would be interested in. Does anyone have any experience with this one?

The Aeris Manta is essentially the same as the Oceanic Geo. You can't go wrong with either of these.

 

[Nudgeroni]

I won't go into which computer to buy, but I will say the things that matterred to me the most when purchasing (not in any particular order):

* How conservative is the nitrogen loading algorithm
* Can the computer be set to be more conservative for cold water or stressful dives
* Is the display clear, the charts
* Are there audio alarms, and can they be shut off
* Are there user replacable batteries
* Can the data be downloaded
* Is the screen back-lit
* Are the screens easy to navigate

Believe it or not, you can answer yes to all of these (except for the first question, of course) with a computer under $300.

 

[emcbride81]

ditto on the veo 180...love it!!! For the price it is a grrrrrreat piece o gear!

 

[reaver]

check out the Suunto Vyper2

 

[scubasaint]

I really appreciate everyone's advice and info. Thanks a bunch!

 

[CODMAN]

I 100% agree with Nudgeroni. Rather than brand, I looked at what I wanted before buying. I finally chose a Mares M2, but several other brands have pretty much the same options.

Shop around for the options you are interested in at the price you want to spend and choose a reputable brand (many were cited here).

Have fun!

 

[oscar_2424]

check out the Suunto Vyper2

very nice computer, and comes with a digital compass and 2 gas switching,although a bit pricey, u can always go with a gekko.