I have a Nemesis II Nitrox. It has been in twice to get it "fixed". I 
think, finally, it works like it's supposed to. They MAY have solved their 
problems????? I hope so!

I had one of the original Sherwood versions made by Cochran. Sherwood 
recalled them all and canceled their deal with Cochran. Too bad, 'cause 
that one worked great!

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From:	Phi Le [SMTP:phile@ro*.no*]
Sent:	Monday, December 01, 1997 1:49 AM
To:	'lonestar@al*.ne*'
Cc:	'techdiver@aquanaut.com'; 'cavers@ge*.co*'
Subject:	RE: dive comuters

With all the bashing on the Cochran Nemesis IIa, if anyone really had first 
hand experience, please elaborate. I have recently bought one before 
subscribing to Aquanaut, and very interested in learning about any 
potential problems. I also have Aladin Pro Nitrox, and thinking about 
getting the Commander for my wife.

Thanks in advance.

----------
From: 	Lee Gibson
Sent: 	30. november 1997 00:09
To: 	usnseal@ne*.co*
Subject: 	Re: dive comuters

Wendy,
I used to have an Aladdin Pro also.  It was durable and reliable, but was 
lost to a garage fire.
When I replaced it I got a Nitrox compatible computer to decrease my 
decompression dues and my
propensity for skin bends on those long 100' dives.  I 've used the Aladdin 
Nitrox, the Cochran
Commander, and the Oceanic Nitrox.  I have avoided the gas integrated 
computers because of the KISS
principle.  As expected the Aladdin is a robust dependable instrument, but 
the most expensive of the
three with familiar screens and operation.  The Oceanic is a simple 
straight forward unit and the
least expensive.  The Commander which I eventually bought for myself  is 
priced between the two
extremes.  It allows not only the use of Nitrox, but also a switch to a 
higher pO2 mix for
deco...the programming is easier than it sounds.  All three have some form 
of back lighting.  The
Aladdin is luminescent.  The Oceanic has a transient back light which is 
button activated like a
Indiglo watch.  The Commander has a red constant back light which can be 
activated during pre-dive
programing.  They can all be down-loaded to a PC with the proper interface 
and software.  The
Commander and the Oceanic have user replaceable batteries.  As I said, I 
use a Commander.  I bought
my girlfriend the Oceanic.  And, I helped Steve Gerrard get an Aladdin. 
 All are good units with
their own individual merits.  Even if the only Nitrox you dive is AIR, I 
would still purchase one of
these unit.  The price and programming are similar to the air only 
computers and you have the option
of programming Nitrox if the need arises.
  You may have noticed that I did not recommend the Bridge II  from 
Dive-Rite.  It is an accurate
dependable single mix unit...but it is higher profile with no back light 
capability(very big
negative)not even luminescent and  is single gas only without user 
replaceable batteries.  Although
I have heard that the Bridge III should address some of these deficiencies.
  If you have more questions, E-mail me directly...Safe diving<Lee>

usnseal@ne*.co* wrote:

> I used to used an Aladdin Pro computer which recently died. I was very
> happy with it and would like to replace it with something similar. Any
> suggestions? I do not need anything fancy for mixed gases or extreme
> depths, just a good deco. schedule, and something small and durable.
> Thank you,
>
> Wendy Short






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