Dive Computer Recommendations?

ajtessier wrote:

> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
> computers with no problems.
>
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers
>
>
> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
> > >
> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
> > > manufacturer's blurb.
> > >
> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
> > >
> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
> > >
> > > Ideas, comments?
> >
> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
> >

I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
age challenged. Jim

--

ajtessier wrote:

> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
> computers with no problems.
>
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers
>
>
> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
> > >
> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
> > > manufacturer's blurb.
> > >
> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
> > >
> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
> > >
> > > Ideas, comments?
> >
> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
> >

I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
age challenged. Jim

--

I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.

Al


"James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> ajtessier wrote:
>
>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>> computers with no problems.
>>
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>
>>
>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>> >
>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>> > >
>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>> > >
>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>> > >
>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>> > >
>> > > Ideas, comments?
>> >
>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>> >
>
> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
> age challenged. Jim
>
> --
>

I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.

Al


"James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> ajtessier wrote:
>
>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>> computers with no problems.
>>
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>
>>
>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>> >
>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>> > >
>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>> > >
>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>> > >
>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>> > >
>> > > Ideas, comments?
>> >
>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>> >
>
> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
> age challenged. Jim
>
> --
>

I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.

Al


"James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> ajtessier wrote:
>
>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>> computers with no problems.
>>
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>
>>
>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>> >
>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>> > >
>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>> > >
>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>> > >
>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>> > >
>> > > Ideas, comments?
>> >
>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>> >
>
> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
> age challenged. Jim
>
> --
>

Ahh, but nothing beats the Subapro DCP. =:)


On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:06:25 +0000, ajtessier wrote:

> I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
> generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
> March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
> I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.
>
> Al
>
>
> "James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> ajtessier wrote:
>>
>>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>>> computers with no problems.
>>>
>>> Al
>>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>>> >
>>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>>> > >
>>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>>> > >
>>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>>> > >
>>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>>> > >
>>> > > Ideas, comments?
>>> >
>>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>>> >
>>
>> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
>> age challenged. Jim
>>
>> --
>>

Ahh, but nothing beats the Subapro DCP. =:)


On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:06:25 +0000, ajtessier wrote:

> I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
> generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
> March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
> I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.
>
> Al
>
>
> "James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> ajtessier wrote:
>>
>>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>>> computers with no problems.
>>>
>>> Al
>>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>>> >
>>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>>> > >
>>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>>> > >
>>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>>> > >
>>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>>> > >
>>> > > Ideas, comments?
>>> >
>>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>>> >
>>
>> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
>> age challenged. Jim
>>
>> --
>>

Ahh, but nothing beats the Subapro DCP. =:)


On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:06:25 +0000, ajtessier wrote:

> I'm with you there! The Cobra is great when you can see it but for the older
> generation Suunto missed the boat. The new Suunto "Cobra 2" (due out in
> March) has a display which is aimed at our age group, plus other features.
> I'll be trying it out as soon as it's available.
>
> Al
>
>
> "James" <baldoneremove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:KEXeh.8607$tM1.6770@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> ajtessier wrote:
>>
>>> The manual says they "recommend" that you take it to Suunto dealer,
>>> it doesn't have to go back to the factory. Just a guess but I bet you
>>> can DIY if you want to, but if it floods it's your problem. Suunto's
>>> other computers with user replaceable batteries may have the same
>>> recommendation, I didn't read any of their other manuals. If it can
>>> be replaced by any dealer that tells me it can be replaced by anyone
>>> with a little savvy and the right information, but at your own risk.
>>> Some computers have to go back to the manufacturer in order to have
>>> the battery changed. I have changed the batteries in two of my Suunto
>>> computers with no problems.
>>>
>>> Al
>>> Bottoms Up Divers
>>>
>>>
>>> "Kari" <karibelle2001@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1165524769.053009.185660@79g2000cws.googlegro ups.com...
>>> >
>>> > Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
>>> > > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only
>>> > > computer. I want it to be nitrox capable and possibly air
>>> > > integrated. I prefer to have it on my wrist vs. on the console.
>>> > >
>>> > > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very
>>> > > few that offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the
>>> > > manufacturer's blurb.
>>> > >
>>> > > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
>>> > >
>>> > > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change
>>> > > batteries. The TUSA 800 also is appealing.
>>> > >
>>> > > Ideas, comments?
>>> >
>>> > I dove with a fellow last month who said his D9 goes over 200 dives
>>> > before it needs battery replacement, if that helps at all. I
>>> > recently got one and am very happy with it so far. It's a bit more
>>> > conservative than my previous (sherwood logic) but I found if you
>>> > set it for deep stops it turns about the same.
>>> >
>>
>> I opted for a Aeris Atmos 2 but then I needed big numbers because I'm
>> age challenged. Jim
>>
>> --
>>

Can't beat a Dive Rite Nitek. But they've been discontinued now and don't
know what the next one will be like.
"all-year" <all-year@rocketmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165688580.802588.238710@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a Aeris 750gt that was i had serviced at teh factory I no longer
> need. I replaced it with a Vytec (took to long to get back and had a
> trip to do). It's wrist mount, air integrated, nitrox compatible and
> one of the nicer things i miss on my vytec the transmitter and the
> receiver have a set code (vytec changes with each dive tank). I had the
> transmitter upgraded to teh new elite model and the reciever only has 1
> pool dive to make sure it all worked well. It is also downloadable.
> Not new I know but much cheaper than the D9 also and knowing more
> options is always a good thing.
>
>
> Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
> > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only computer. I
want
> > it to be nitrox capable and possibly air integrated. I prefer to have
it on
> > my wrist vs. on the console.
> >
> > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very few
that
> > offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the manufacturer's blurb.
> >
> > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
> >
> > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change batteries.
The
> > TUSA 800 also is appealing.
> >
> > Ideas, comments?
>

Can't beat a Dive Rite Nitek. But they've been discontinued now and don't
know what the next one will be like.
"all-year" <all-year@rocketmail.com> wrote in message
news:1165688580.802588.238710@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a Aeris 750gt that was i had serviced at teh factory I no longer
> need. I replaced it with a Vytec (took to long to get back and had a
> trip to do). It's wrist mount, air integrated, nitrox compatible and
> one of the nicer things i miss on my vytec the transmitter and the
> receiver have a set code (vytec changes with each dive tank). I had the
> transmitter upgraded to teh new elite model and the reciever only has 1
> pool dive to make sure it all worked well. It is also downloadable.
> Not new I know but much cheaper than the D9 also and knowing more
> options is always a good thing.
>
>
> Mark Lindsey (remove) wrote:
> > I want to get a new computer to replace my current air only computer. I
want
> > it to be nitrox capable and possibly air integrated. I prefer to have
it on
> > my wrist vs. on the console.
> >
> > I've looked all over the internet for reviews and have found very few
that
> > offer reasonable opinions that go much beyond the manufacturer's blurb.
> >
> > Anyone got any opinions of what to buy or stay away from?
> >
> > I like the Suunto D-9 but don't like the fact I can't change batteries.
The
> > TUSA 800 also is appealing.
> >
> > Ideas, comments?
>