dive computers

[Mexican1978]

I would like to purchase a dive computer, but am confused with all the features and price ranges. i would like to d a good investement, not to buy one and the i have to buy a new one next year, I would appreciate if someone could let me know which ones have proven to work well and are easy to use.

[Looka]

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Hi,

I think its best to chose what you'll be most comfortable with in the water. Have a look and play with all of them at the show. If you think you'll ever want to use nitrox, buy a nitrox computer now, it'll save you having to upgrade at a possibly higher expense later on.

I've got an Aladin pro Ultra, and i like its large clearly readable display, but what i don't like about it is the elastic strap which feels a little bit weak. However, if i had to replace this one, i'd probably buy another Aladin computer, such as the Uwatec smart pro.

I think the Suunto, Apex, and mares computers, enchourage you to do a 3 minute safety stop at 5m which i think is good practice anyway.

hope you find something you like at the show; happy shopping.