lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home4/undersea/public_html/blog/wp-content/themes/Underseas/style.less{"id":991,"date":"2017-05-26T13:28:06","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T18:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/?p=991"},"modified":"2017-05-26T13:28:06","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T18:28:06","slug":"dive-computers-part-2-buy-perfect-dive-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/dive-computers-part-2-buy-perfect-dive-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Dive Computers Part 2: How To Buy The Perfect Dive Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/underseasscubacenter.mwrc.net\/en\/category.php?product_category_id=5924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/showcase_homepage_EN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/showcase_homepage_EN.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/showcase_homepage_EN-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/showcase_homepage_EN-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/showcase_homepage_EN-1024x384.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you\u2019ve read our blog last week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/dive-computers-part-1-dive-computer\/\">Dive Computers Part 1: Why Should I Own A Dive Computer?<\/a>\u00a0and can clearly see how important and beneficial\u00a0it is to invest in your own dive computer. \u00a0Now that you're ready to get out and buy one, you may be wondering which one to buy? There are so many computer options on the market it can be an intimidating choice. Regardless of the dive computer brand you go with, we've put together a list of some key features to be aware of to help you make the best computer choice.<\/p>\n<h2>Key features of the perfect dive computer:<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">View<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/i750tc_front-imp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/i750tc_front-imp-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/i750tc_front-imp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/i750tc_front-imp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/i750tc_front-imp.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Being able to read your computer screen is key! Not all of us have great vision, so make sure you can clearly and easily read the screen. For instance, if you enjoy the wrist-top concept but a watch-style dive computer, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/underseasscubacenter.mwrc.net\/en\/product.php?product_id=68192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AquaLung i200<\/a>, is t00 small for you to read, opt for a larger\u00a0screened wrist-top like the <a href=\"http:\/\/underseasscubacenter.mwrc.net\/en\/product.php?product_id=68191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">i750TC.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ascent Rate Monitor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most modern day\u00a0computers now come with a built-in Ascent Rate Monitor. \u00a0This is one of the most important features you will use on your computer to ensure your safety when ascending. Make sure it has\u00a0one that is easy to read while you perform your ascent.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Air-Integrated vs. Non-Air Integrated<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/megan-on-safety-stop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/megan-on-safety-stop-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Air integrated dive computers, such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/underseasscubacenter.mwrc.net\/en\/product.php?product_id=64783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AquaLung i550 computer<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atomicaquatics.com\/computer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atomic Cobalt 2<\/a>, monitor your air pressure throughout the dive and can display your airtime remaining for your dive based\u00a0on your personal air consumption and depth.\u00a0 In our opinion, it is very much worth the extra investment!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nitrox Capability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most dive computers are capable of being programmed to use up to 40% Nitrox.\u00a0 Many advanced computers work with 100% Nitrox and other gas blends.\u00a0 However, these features are for technical divers, so you need to decide how advanced you want to get.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dive Log Features<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are going to dish out the money for a dive computer, you should make sure you like the dive log download software. Most provide the same functions; however, some are easier to use than other.<\/p>\n<p>All-in-all, there is a dive computer out there to fit the wants and needs of every diver whether you are just starting your underwater adventure or you\u2019ve been diving for years. \u00a0The best way to choose the right computer for you is to actually come into the dive store and play around with them in person. \u00a0Push the buttons, see if you like the way it operates, the way it feels in your hand, and if you like the configuration of the information on the screen. \u00a0Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underseas Scuba Center<\/a>, we have a wide variety of computers in stock and friendly professionals on staff ready to answer any of your questions. \u00a0Come in and see us at Underseas Scuba Center Today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hopefully, you\u2019ve read our blog last week, Dive Computers Part 1: Why Should I Own A Dive Computer?\u00a0and can clearly see how important and beneficial\u00a0it is to invest in your own dive computer. \u00a0Now that you're ready to get out and buy one, you may be wondering which one to buy? There are so many computer options on the market&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/dive-computers-part-2-buy-perfect-dive-computer\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[23,24,203,305,146,4,103,33,5,104,54,6,120],"class_list":["post-991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equipment","tag-aqua-lung","tag-atomic","tag-atomic-aquatics","tag-computers","tag-dive","tag-dive-computers","tag-dive-equipment","tag-diving","tag-diving-equipment","tag-gear","tag-scuba","tag-scuba-diving","tag-scuba-gear","cat-3-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=991"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":995,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/991\/revisions\/995"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}