I have dived on my Air X Nitrox for about five years now and still think that it is one of the best computers for beginner divers. The large screendisplays are well laid out with the dive data on the upper screen and information on whatever you are breathing on a lower screen. This information is constantly updated from a radio transmitter mounted onto your first stage.
I found that this was a little bulky when first screwing it into the first stage but realised that I no longer required a pressure gauge hose because this information is relayed to me straight to the computer.
My dive kit, with a single cylinder now requires only a hose to my drysuit, one to my main DV and a hose to my BCD. The BCD 'controls' offer me an alternate air source, this lack of 'bulk' is brilliant when I am doing training dives because it keeps everything neat and stowed.
Once you have got used to all the different alarm sounds you hardly have to look at the computer at all. Each sound is distinctly different and easily recognisable.
The manual is well laid out and is easy to get to grips with and the computer link, together with its logbook, DataTrak are easily navigable.
All in all this computer has all the features that a recreational diver will ever need. Although you pay for the extra features like the air integration, I think that it is well worth the money. There is not a lot that can go wrong with it. The only thing that I would recommend is a screen protector, but the newer models come with those built in.
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I liked the review but it would havebeen nice to have a picture of the product so I could tell exactly which one it referred to.
SueMagee 04.04.2003 13:31
For a first opinion that wasn't bad and I look forwrd to reading more of your work. Sue.
Arbrette 04.04.2003 04:30
OH THANK YOU! It was so good to read an op that was clear and made sense, gave me information and facts as well as personal opinion! I know nothing about diving, but I could understand your op(inion) - that is great - I look forward to reading more of yours. Take care and welcome!
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