Cressi Leonardo
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:08 am
Hello -
I am about to buy a dive computer for both my wife and myself. I have always borrowed computers in the past from the family (ancient - few features) and want to make sure that the one I pick meets our needs. Getting info on these things is surprising difficult even from review sites so I thought I would ask y'all.
- Can I download a detailed dive profile into Mac-Dive? I see the device is supported but can't tell if this just pulls in basic info for if it will show a chart of depths over time.
- Does the unit record water temp? If so is it stored over time as data is recorded or just once per dive?
- Issues with data sync: Amazon reviews note the data cable is hard to get to work with Macs but I can't tell if that has to do with the Cressi software not working well or if it is a hardware issue.
- One feature I like on my dad's ancient computer is that it shows dots accumulate as you load up on nitrogen that you clear with your safety stop. I don't see anything like on the Cressi. Always seemed like a nice safety feature that anyone could figure out with no training.
Other info: I am about to get nitrox trained for the U-352 dive in NC, do some night dives (good backlight?). I want 2 of the same computer for simplicity. The wife is not into gadgets so the 1 button looks nice. I love gadgets and capturing data and am torn about not having air integration but don't want to spend $1,000 on a watch that gets used a few times a year.
Any final thoughts on if this is a good pick for a value dive computer?
Thanks for your opinions and expertise!
Taylor
I am about to buy a dive computer for both my wife and myself. I have always borrowed computers in the past from the family (ancient - few features) and want to make sure that the one I pick meets our needs. Getting info on these things is surprising difficult even from review sites so I thought I would ask y'all.
- Can I download a detailed dive profile into Mac-Dive? I see the device is supported but can't tell if this just pulls in basic info for if it will show a chart of depths over time.
- Does the unit record water temp? If so is it stored over time as data is recorded or just once per dive?
- Issues with data sync: Amazon reviews note the data cable is hard to get to work with Macs but I can't tell if that has to do with the Cressi software not working well or if it is a hardware issue.
- One feature I like on my dad's ancient computer is that it shows dots accumulate as you load up on nitrogen that you clear with your safety stop. I don't see anything like on the Cressi. Always seemed like a nice safety feature that anyone could figure out with no training.
Other info: I am about to get nitrox trained for the U-352 dive in NC, do some night dives (good backlight?). I want 2 of the same computer for simplicity. The wife is not into gadgets so the 1 button looks nice. I love gadgets and capturing data and am torn about not having air integration but don't want to spend $1,000 on a watch that gets used a few times a year.
Any final thoughts on if this is a good pick for a value dive computer?
Thanks for your opinions and expertise!
Taylor