Captain Morgan
Contributor
Suunto you can make it more Liberal. You can change it from 100% down to 50%, for smaller RGBM effects should you choose to do so.
While true, should you choose not to use the full Suunto RGBM model you can adjust the algorithm to an Attenuated RGBM that will reduce it 50%--I still wouldn't consider that 'liberal'-- at least compared to other computers. If you've experienced your fair share of different makes and models you'll probably even notice that 50% RGBM is still going to be noticeably more conservative than say...ScubaPro, Aeris, or Oceanic.
Also, (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe the Suunto Vytec is the only model you can adjust that way. I could be mistaken and probably am.
What I was really getting at was how conservative they are in regards to repetitive dives, or reverse profiles; giving irrational mandatory deco to divers when those using say...a VT3 or Aladin Pro (under very similar profiles) nothing. Additionally, they are more particular about ascent rates and if you come up 15 feet too fast, it'll throw you in a one minute ceiling. If you dive often, at some point it will lock you out. You got to know its limits. For me, It's all about BT.
The point I was making that new divers should not be doing these adjustment until they become more experienced and understand exactly what these settings mean and are going to do.
I would hope and assume that any new diver will take the time to understand their computer, its features...and capabilities. The most important factor to consider....user replaceable batteries.