Opinions on Aladin Pro Ultra and Suunto Vyper Dive Computers needed

Hi All,

I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have
bought most of the essential gear. I'm looking for ease of use,
readability whilst diving and downloading to a PC or Pocket PC like
the HP5550.

Thanks

Steve

> I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
> the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have
> bought most of the essential gear. I'm looking for ease of use,
> readability whilst diving and downloading to a PC or Pocket PC like
> the HP5550.

Lodas of people have Suunto's, most I know have the Vyper - works perfectly,
no problems at all.
I looked at the Aladin's too before I got mine, but I don't get on with the
'lick your fingers and hope for the best'-type buttons it has which
immediately put those out for me.

David

In article <c80u8q$7fc$1@wisteria.csv.warwick.ac.uk>,
wbsdavenews@hotmail.com (David Walker) wrote:

> Lodas of people have Suunto's

And other computers, i use both, my wife uses Oceanic and Aladin Pro.
The Aladin is used as a back up, a check if you like. You wont go far
wrong with the Suunto....

Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK
Take out the "goes diving" bit....
Trip photos on line at www.morg.co.uk

Steve wrote:

> I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
> the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have
> bought most of the essential gear. I'm looking for ease of use,
> readability whilst diving and downloading to a PC or Pocket PC like
> the HP5550.

I have the Vyper, and am very happy. It was too big for my wife's wrist
though so she opted for the Mosquito. Vyper is a single-gas machine, so
if you want more tech aproach, Vytec will offer gas switching and air
integration (wireless).

The Suunto machines are, IMHO, very user friendly. Buttons can be
operated in thick gloves, and the readout of the display is good. The
only thing it doesn't offer out of the box (from your requirements
above) is downloading stuff to the pocketpc; however I have a feeling
someone has made some software to handle that. Suunto only provides
software for downloading profiles to a Windows PC.

/Marcin

I like my vyper. It hasn't done anything bad to me.

Can't say much more really, it just works.

CAS
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"Steve" <murras68@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3e284e33.0405131407.2d525a7@posting.google.co m...
> Hi All,
>
> I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
> the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have
> bought most of the essential gear. I'm looking for ease of use,
> readability whilst diving and downloading to a PC or Pocket PC like
> the HP5550.
>

I've got no complaints about my Aladin Pro Ultra.

On Thu, 13 May 2004 15:07:05 -0700, Steve wrote:

> I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
> the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have

You might also want to consider one of the new Apeks Quantum computers.
I've just bought one. At 199 quid for a two mix nitrox computer, it's a
bargain. I haven't got it wet yet, but it's a doddle to set up. It does
look a bit more conservative than my Cochran, but hopefully it's not as
bad as a Vyper. I guess I'll find out in a couple of weeks, when I'll post
a review on my site.

Jason

--
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Cape Tribulation, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Exmouth and the HMAS Swan

I have owned a number of Suunto machines over the years and have never had
any complaints. My latest is a Cobra which has performed perfectly. With a
very clear diaplay and all the functions I need (air integrated, console
mounted, Notrox, PC Interface etc.) I'd reccomend it to anyone.

Cheers

Karl

"Steve" <murras68@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi All,
>
> I've taken up SCUBA Diving and would like to know anyone's opinions on
> the Aladin Pro Ultra ,Suunto Vyper & Vytek Dive Computers as I have
> bought most of the essential gear. I'm looking for ease of use,
> readability whilst diving and downloading to a PC or Pocket PC like
> the HP5550.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve