| Posing as a wristwatch when not underwater, the | | | | compasso Comes with a USB Interface and PC |
| feature packed diving computers offer many | | | | software for dive loggingo Contains a complete |
| functions that would leave James Bond envious of | | | | package of dive gauges in the wrist-watch sized |
| their technology. This neat little wrist-watch | | | | computer |
| computers can do everything from log depth and | | | | Things to Consider for Diver Computers: |
| dive time, to handling air integration. In scuba diving | | | | There are certain things you should know about diver |
| technology, these newest dive computers are loaded | | | | computers, such as the brand and model's reputation, |
| into mini, portable gadgets. | | | | ease of battery change and is it easy to read and |
| Dive computers are primarily used for nitrogen | | | | backlit. What type of algorithms does it use for |
| management by combining a timer, depth gauge and | | | | calculating, and does it have the options you need |
| software that computes absorption of gases. All | | | | are other things to consider. You want to see if it |
| divers should know about residual nitrogen and | | | | handles different air mixtures for versatility. |
| decompression and some may use manual dive | | | | All of these things are up to the diver to consider, as |
| tables. The scuba diver computer is becoming more | | | | the computer does not plan the dive, but keeps |
| popular as an automated way to help keep track. | | | | track and computes the amount of nitrogen present. |
| Suunto D9 is a feature packed dive computer: | | | | The scuba diver still has to plan a safe and healthy |
| The Suunto D9 diving computer is a good example. | | | | dive that is within the proper guidelines. |
| This dive computer has many features and a | | | | Take Care of Your Scuba Dive Computer: |
| streamlined look. This diving computer offers the | | | | You need to read about the care of the individual |
| following:o Allows you to log deptho Keeps track of | | | | brand of dive computer that you choose. The most |
| Dive timeo Temperatureo No-decompression limits | | | | common recommendation is that you thoroughly |
| over multiple dives working with air and nitroxo Can | | | | rinse any dive computers or underwater scuba diving |
| be used in gauge and free-diving modeso Can be | | | | cameras in fresh water. Some also allow you to soak |
| switched between metric and imperialo Can be | | | | them for an extended period of time, especially after |
| adjusted for altitude divingo Using the optional Suunto | | | | saltwater diving. Just be sure to thoroughly dry your |
| D9 Wireless Transmitter, it can act as a SPGo Multiple | | | | underwater camera before you open it. |
| transmitters can monitor multiple tanks, such as diving | | | | In conclusion, scuba dive computers have become |
| instructors monitoring studentso Can handle up to | | | | sophisticated and some look great enough to wear |
| three different mixes of 21%-100% oxygen and | | | | with a three piece suit.There are several good ones |
| allows you switch gases during the dive.o Can be | | | | on the market, such as the Suunto D9 or Oceanic |
| used at depths up to 660 feeto Has a digital | | | | Atom 2.0. James Bond would be jealous. |