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Customer Reviews for Aeris Atmos AI Air/Nitrox Dive Computer: (Review this product)
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Average Customer Review:
 based on 10 reviews.
Rating: great versatile dive computer!
Reviewer: Jane Carpenter, Thursday, April 10, 2008
this is a great computer: small, light-weight, palm-sized profile but with large easy to read display. i received it fedex the day i left for a dive trip and had to read the manual on the airplane no problem! simple to understand basic functions and menus. i ordered the quick-connect option which is not only handy for downloading to laptop, but also for stashing the computer in a carry-on bag. the downside is that the quick-connect is sold only with the compass i like to dive with my computer tucked in my bc and didnt want the extra bulk of the compass. fortunately our dive shop guy was able to remove the compass fairly easily (dont try it yourself unless you have special tools!) the ergonomic angled design is my favorite feature you can read the display at a glance without any twisting or flipping of the console! the little keeper-ring rotates to slip out of the way. only drawback is the clear plastic guard is easily scratched - try to remember to stow computer in a pocket before throwing your gear around the boat (guard can be replaced - $10). the dive time remaining feature is great: it recalculates based on multilevel depths and breathing rate - not just tank pressure. if youre swimming hard against a current, or buddy breathing, the time remaining will reflect that. the default setting allows for conservative safety stop time. in general, factory defaults (eg: water activation, safety stop, minimal alarms) are logical/practical and most divers wont need to change them. multiple audible alarms can be annoying to me and to surrounding divers and i was concerned the computer would be an orchestra. good news: for non-deco diving, the only default audible alarm seems to be for ascending too fast - excellent for safety, and i didnt change it.
another good feature for people trying an integrated computer for the first time: some people worry that a dead battery will leave a diver sol - this computer will not even enter dive mode (>4-6 feet) if the battery is too low: no problem - get back on the boat! if the battery goes low during a dive, you will still have enough power to finish the dive. (user-changeable battery a plus, too). overall, on an otherwise limited budget, this was money well spent: it will meet my needs for many years (and i can "grow into it" as i get nitrox rated, start doing deco dives, etc). lastly, customer service at scuba.com 800# is very friendly and helpful!
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88 out of 170 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great Computer
Reviewer: Ryan Drake, Friday, October 13, 2006
I love this computer! The display is easy to read and easier to get used to. When I got into the water for my second dive the auto water activation did not change from surface mode to dive mode until about 6ft. which means rinsing the unit between dives will not start a new dive.
The turn alarm (based on air pressure), the max dive time and air remaining are great features that made my first dives less intimidating.
One drawback was that I did not hear the alarm signal under water. It could just be me as I am a new diver and not used to listening for such things.
Another small drawback is that in log mode it does not show starting air pressure. It does show max depth, water temp,
dive number & dive duration. However, all the information you could ever want and then some is available through the computer interface.
The computer interface is great. The customizable record keeping interval provides you a line graph of the entire dive allowing you to view your decent & accent rates, along with any alarms that may occur. The interface also displays a view of what your computer looked like during the dive.
All-in-all I am more than happy with the computer and glad I spent the money for a quality product.
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177 out of 322 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Aeris AI Computer
Reviewer: Steve Carlisle, Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - View all my reviews
this is a great piece of equipment for those who want to simplify their set-up and can afford to do so. it is very easy to use the location and size of the readout just seems to make sense, the buttons and menu sequence are logical, and the size and configuration of the instrument are close to perfect. I read the instructions, but one read is all thats needed. Set a couple of pre-sets, and youre good to go (it does help to have a good understanding of dive physiology!) all you have to remember is to set the o2 percentage before the dive.
bad things? not many. it is expensive but it is several instruments in one. it also seems somewhat flimsy (especially the slide out ring for bc connection) but it hasnt broken yet.
other than that, once you get over the cash outlay, you will be happy...
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192 out of 376 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Does What it Needs To
Reviewer: Rick Guercio, Friday, March 16, 2007 - View all my reviews
I found this computer easy to use and interpret. Havent dived for 7 years, and had an old Monitor 3, which was supposed to be state-of-the-art. The Aeris AI is much easier to use and didnt seem to get in the way like I expected. My middle-aged eyes were able to read it unaided underwater, which was my ultimate test.
I did read the manual before using it, and Im sure that helped. Great product!
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156 out of 305 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Excellent!
Reviewer: Nicholas H., Saturday, January 05, 2008 - View all my reviews
Easy to use and shows all necessary information clearly and simply with either large numbers or easy to understand graphs/sounds.
Definitely a superb choice!
The air time remaining feature is my favorite part (it calculates air time remaining based on tank pressure, breathing rate, and depth).
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110 out of 227 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Enjoy this product
Reviewer: Jim Buckner, Thursday, May 01, 2008
Have gotten 10 dives on the computer...really like it. Very user friendly...easy to read and understand. Highly recommend this product. Love the air time and dive time remaining feature.
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71 out of 143 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Nice
Reviewer: RICHARD PALMA, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - View all my reviews
Easy to operate once you have read the ENTIRE manual (twice for me). Had the quick release installed and comes in handy when needed to download data to my computer.
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106 out of 204 people found this review helpful.
Rating: So Good...had to get one for my dive partner
Reviewer: Dennis E., Sunday, March 04, 2007 - View all my reviews
Its a great product...easy to read and understand...easy to use. So good, I had to get one for my dive partner.
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150 out of 303 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Chris Compton
Reviewer: chris compton, Friday, January 26, 2007 - View all my reviews
From the first dive to the last dive easy to use both for air and nitrox!. I would tell every one to get one!
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163 out of 336 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great
Reviewer: Jose A., Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - View all my reviews
love it, love it easy to use and read under water.
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124 out of 245 people found this review helpful.
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