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> >> Also heard good things about the Aladin, but also heard it was prone to
> give
> >> annoying beeps for just about any non-PADI behavior :-)  Is this true?
> >
Yes, the Aladin is great for monitoring ceilings, etc., but the 
beeping can get _intensely_ annoying. The problem is aggravated if it 
is worn on the wrist, as any sudden movement of the arm is registered 
as a pressure change and the alarm goes off. 

Also, if diving in strong surge, the sensor detects an increase and 
then sudden decrease in ambient pressure as the water rushes over you -
 and the lovely electronic beeping disturbs the tranquility again.

But I have found that if you mount the computer on your console and 
tuck it in your pocket, it isn't nearly so bad. I still dive with 
mine, so it can't be _so_ bad !?

Cheers

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