Opinions on latest batch of OLED computers

[khacken]

I am in the market for a new caving computer. I am not doing trimix dives at this point, but may at some point in the future. Also, my buddy uses the X-1, and with my old Nitek Trio I would have more than ten minutes more deco than he did. So I was hoping to match something that would be close on deco times just so we are more in sync.

So obviously the X-1 is a top choice, but I was also looking at:

Shearwater Predator (now has VPM-B)
Hollis DG-05 (VGM-I guess I could play with the gradients to somewhat match the X-1, plus it has gas integration, which I would really like)
Dive Rite Nitek Q (much less expensive, can upgrade, but only three settings for algorithm)

The Liquivision Lynx is also coming out, and I would consider it, but I was hoping to use the computer on my upcoming trip.

So, any opions?

[NorthWoodsDiver]

+1 for the Shearwater computer

[scububa]

Not sure I am learned enough to advise, but...
I am liking my Predator at nearly two years.
Normoxic Trimix dives and lots of air/nitrox with 50% / 100% deco.
Easy on the eyes, rugged, easy to change the battery (recently put one in), I consider it extremely user friendly & reasonable $
I wouldn't mind it being a bit smaller (but not at the expense of ruggedness) and I would love the download/log software to have more features.
I don't have the VPM-B feature.

[Line Squirrel]

I don't have the VPM-B feature.

Just FYI for those that may not know, you can now purchase the PIN for the upgrade.

[reiterman]

+1 for the Shearwater, a very user friendly computer.

[FW]

I like the Shearwater too, and their service is great.

[BabyDuck]

love my shearwater, have a xeo to put through its paces in the soon & i'll let you know...

[Scuba Al]

I was wondering about the Nitek Q and the "Three user selectable pre-set Gradient Factors" so I email them and this is what I received: This computer was designed to operate down to 500'. The PO2 of 8% oxygen is acceptable down to these depths. Yes custom gradient factors are available.

Safe Diving
Jon Bernot
Dive Rite
Al

I am in the market for a new caving computer. I am not doing trimix dives at this point, but may at some point in the future. Also, my buddy uses the X-1, and with my old Nitek Trio I would have more than ten minutes more deco than he did. So I was hoping to match something that would be close on deco times just so we are more in sync.

So obviously the X-1 is a top choice, but I was also looking at:

Shearwater Predator (now has VPM-B)
Hollis DG-05 (VGM-I guess I could play with the gradients to somewhat match the X-1, plus it has gas integration, which I would really like)
Dive Rite Nitek Q (much less expensive, can upgrade, but only three settings for algorithm)

The Liquivision Lynx is also coming out, and I would consider it, but I was hoping to use the computer on my upcoming trip.

So, any opions?

[a64pilot]

Predator is dead dependable, never heard the first complaint, best thing for me is I can read the thing

[mdax]

Cora and I love our X-1's
Rechargeable batteries work great for us