Scuba Diving Computer Philippines

Best Dive Computer: Mid-Range

For clarification, we have defined mid-range computers as ones with a price in the $400-$600 range.

I had my work cut out for me on this one as there are lots of contenders in this category. However, we had to pick a winner and we chose this Suunto model as the best dive computer in the mid-range category. It has gotten an overwhelming number of great reviews.

This is the only air-integrated dive computer with air, Nitrox, and gauge modes complete with profile memory on the market. It also displays cylinder pressure and estimated remaining air time.

Users rate it as having lots of functions, easy to operate, easy to read and reliable.

Some reviews of this computer, from customers of LP, include: "I have had two Suunto ski watches (I am a ski instructor) and they have functioned well beyond all expectations. When it came time to shop for a dive computer, Suunto started at the top of my list, and all the additional research I did confirmed their position.

The dive computer I decided on was a Cobra. The Cobra is a great computer both in function and versatility, as a recreational diver I should never out grow it capability.Suunto Cobra dive computer features: air integration, imperial and metric, programmable altitudes, nitrox and compressed air use, multiple fitness levels for safer diving, dive planning for maximum dive time, the ability to download dives into your computerized dive log, and so much more.

When I started to zero in on the Cobra, I thought it had too many bells and whistles? As I thought about it, I came to the conclusion this computer will grow with me as I grow as a diver. Every Dive Master I have worked with all have glowing praise for Suunto, and the Cobra is a very reliable unit."

"I am very pleased with this computer.I first saw it being used by the divemasters in Vanuatu while diving on the Coolidge. They were all happy with it. A friend recommended too and let me have a close took at his, then recommended Leisure Pro.

This computer is easy to use and also easy to flick between functions.It is great to be able to use the quick disconnect and sit down at the desk with just the computer to scroll through the dive history to fill in my log book. I look forward to getting to pc software kit to view my performances on the computer screen."

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Nitrox Dive Computer or Not?

With nitrox diving becoming more and more common, so are computers that are nitrox compatible.

Even if you aren't diving with nitrox now, if you are even thinking of diving with nitrox in the future, it is probably worth it to purchase a nitrox dive computer. This will save you the expense of buying a whole new computer in the future.

However, if don't think you will ever dive with nitrox, then there is no reason to pay for this feature. A standard air computer is probably $100+ less than its nitrox counterpart.

All dive computers can dive with standard compressed air, but not all dive computers can dive with nitrox. Nitrox dive computers allow you to program the percentage of oxygen in your mix (standard compressed air is 21% oxygen).

A nitrox dive computer shows all the same information as air computers so it's ability to program various gas mixtures is it's distinguishing feature.

Air Integrated Dive Computer or Not?

Air integrated dive computers are becoming more commonplace. An air integrated computer measures the tank pressure (in addition to all the other information mentioned here) and then calculates how much more time you have left at the current rate of air consumpetion. air integrated dive computer

So if you are chasing that beautiful fish and you are running out of time, you might want to slow down and extend your dive. The air integrated dive computer will tell you how much time you can spend at any exertion level.

An air integrated scuba dive computer replaces the need for a submersible pressure gauge (SPG). One downside of an air integrated dive computer is that if it fails, you lose information on how much air you have left in your tank. Dive over.

Hoseless Dive Computer or Not?

When we get to the hoseless scuba dive computer, we are talking some real money here.

The hoseless dive computer consists of the receiver (typically worn on the wrist or mounted on the BC) and a transmitor. The transmitor attaches to the high pressure port of the scuba regulator first stage and then sends your air information, wirelessly, to the receiver. The receiver looks the same as normal dive computers.

This setup cuts down on the number of hoses you need. There are now even hoseless dive computers that can accept signal from muliple transmitors - so you can even keep an eye on your buddies air consumption. Of course, this capability is really for the more advanced technical divers who may use different tanks on one dive.

There is no right or wrong scuba dive computer. You just need to pick one that suits your needs and your are most comfortable with. Not to mention one that suits your pocketbook!

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Sherwood Wisdom 2

Features
This updated DC boasts a new pair of chromed control buttons, increased battery life, double the memory capacity and a Deep Stop feature. It offers a large screen with big, bold digits that are compartmentalized for a clean look. Bar graphs track gas loading and fast ascents. An optional quick-disconnect fitting lets you separate the computer from the high-pressure hose. The Wisdom 2’s screen is outstanding. All critical data, with psi standing out, can be found on the main screen. The auto safety-stop feature that reminds you to make your stop in big, bold letters was a big hit among test divers.

Liberal or Conservative
Liberal. There are no conservatism settings.

Bottom Line
We like the big screen, easy-to-read digits and quick-disconnect. Recreational divers won’t find a more user-friendly data cruncher (the owner’s manual is the best).

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