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Customer Reviews for Aeris Manta Air/Nitrox Computer Watch: (Review this product)
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Rating: Aeris Manta air/nitrox watch computer
Reviewer: Michael E., Sunday, November 23, 2008
I bought this because I wanted a dive computer that I could wear as a watch during dive vacations. The Manta is slightly larger than a regular watch, but still small enough to wear every day on a week long trip. I replaced the standard band with a velcro sport band. The standard band, with its extra length extender, adds potential failure points.
It took a little while to get used to navigating through the screens and set up options, but once familiar, it was pretty easy going. INstructions were clear and easy to follow. I like how easy the unit is to read underwater and the integrated light, especially for night diving.
I did get a low battery warning the second day I used the unit. I found out later that false battery low indicators can be somewhat common with this unit. The error cleared itself and didnt return. I always have spare batteries in my dive kit anyway, and the battery is easily changed by the user when needed.
I dont like that the watch doesnt give average depth unless you send your dive data to your pc. I also dont like that you cant go backwards in screens/dives when reviewing the dive log. If you accidentally pass the screen you want, you have to go all the way around or exit the log and get back in, which can be quite a few button pushes if the 24 dive on board log is full. These are pretty minor gripes, though. For the price of the Manta, its hard to find a full function nitrox computer that also works as a watch. I considered the Suuto, but I didnt like how conservative the algorythms are, the Aeris fits my style of diving better.
So, overall, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this computer to others. There are deals to be had since the cosmetics have recently been changed (along with its sister computer, the Oceanic Geo,) so if you dont need the newest styling, consider looking for an old model at a good discount.
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Reviewer: Linda M., Sunday, August 24, 2008
Shipment arrived as planned from Scuba.com. I bought two of this computers for our planned trip in Oct. The computers come in "sleep" mode from the factory which causes the batteries to last for "7 years." I decided not to wake them up yet...
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Reviewer: Dave Sealy, Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - View all my reviews
sent as a gift, has not been tried out yet
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