Another solution is to get a copy of DivePlanner
http://www.subaqua.co.uk/DivePlan/ which runs on a Psion 5
or any EPOC based platform.  It is ideal for use on a boat
as the psion is very small & cuts tables using Erik Bakers
gradient factors, so produces results identical to
DecoPlanner.  It also has built in tools for mixing &
topoffs.
This plus a guage will be <$100 if you already have a Psion.

This *should* work on the new generation mobile phones that
use the EPOC/Symbian OS - which will be kinda neat.

regards,
Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <sfkenney@ea*.ne*>
To: "Jim Cobb" <cobber@ci*.co*>; "Z"
<mzurl@be*.ne*>; "Fltechdiver"
<fltechdiver@mikey.net>; "Tech Diver"
<techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 3:42 AM
Subject: Re: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS


|
| Jim, what do you mean about your new wrist slate section?
I'm not positive I
| want to get way into tech diving because I'm 48 years old
but I do want to
| learn about it. Decompression theory is interesting and
it's affects on the
| body is relevent to me even if I don't go real deep. I may
decide down the
| road to volunteer for a recompression chamber.
|
|
| 1) Tables
| 2) No tables and no computer
| 3) Math equations??
| 4) Tabletop software programs
| 5) Wrist Computers
| by order of preference
|
| Steve
|
| on 5/27/01 10:35 AM, Jim Cobb at cobber@ci*.co*
wrote:
|
| > Get yourself a cheap laptop, Decoplanner from
www.gue.com, see my new wrist
| > slate section, purchase a uwatec bottom timer. Then take
the $1000 you save
| > and get yourself a proper set of wings, doubles and
regs. If tech diving is
| > what you want to get into, then you are all set. If you
simply have to get a
| > computer for non-trimix deco dives then go for the
DiveRite or Suunto Viper
| > which has a gauge mode you can use for when you do the
deep stuff.
| >
| > Jim
|
> ----------------------------------------------------------
---------
| > Learn About Trimix at http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/
| >
| >> From: Steve <sfkenney@ea*.ne*>
| >> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 09:43:57 -0700
| >> To: Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>, Z
<mzurl@be*.ne*>, Fltechdiver
| >> <fltechdiver@mikey.net>, Tech Diver
<techdiver@aquanaut.com>
| >> Subject: Re: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS
| >>
| >> I didn't see the post where I could vote on computers.
I don't think I would
| >> buy one for $1900 unless I was a professional diver and
they were proven to
| >> work well. Are there two brands on the market now,
Dive-Rite and Abyss? I
| >> believe they monitor three gases and you can switch gas
on the fly, sounds
| >> impressive.
| >>
| >> What are the options for a beginner tech diver?
| >>
| >> 1) Tables
| >> 2) Tabletop software programs
| >> 3) Wrist Computers
| >> 4) No tables and no computer
| >> 5) Math equations??
| >>
| >> Steve Kenney
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >> on 5/25/01 3:54 PM, Jim Cobb at cobber@ci*.co*
wrote:
| >>
| >>> Yes, this vote shows that there are 21 IANTD
instroketors on Mikey's list
| >>> here and 4 normal people. This might explain why you
boys seem to have such
| >>> a hard time filling tech trips down there, not enough
trimix computers...
| >>>
| >>> Anyway, moving right along...
| >>>
|
>>> --------------------------------------------------------
-----------
| >>> Learn About Trimix at
http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/
| >>>
| >>>> From: "Z" <mzurl@be*.ne*>
| >>>> Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 18:23:09 -0400
| >>>> To: "Fltechdiver" <fltechdiver@mikey.net>
| >>>> Subject: TriMix Computer Vote RESULTS
| >>>>
| >>>> ALL -
| >>>>
| >>>> At this time, it appears anyone who was going to vote
did so.  As a result,
| >>>> I have decided to release the results of the first
DeeperStuff Technical
| >>>> Dive Debate.
| >>>>
| >>>> Question:
| >>>> Would you use a wrist-mounted TriMix computer?
| >>>>
| >>>> RESULTS:
| >>>>
| >>>> NO     4
| >>>> YES    21
| >>>>
| >>>> YES BY A LANDSLIDE !!!
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>> Z's Analysis:
| >>>> To some, it might appear that voter turnout was low.
I believe this was due
| >>>> to a small population of trimix rated divers to begin
with.  Since
| >>>> FLTechDiver is monitored by hundreds' I suspect many
were afraid to vote
| >>>> due
| >>>> to their lack of experience in this area.  Although I
will not divulge the
| >>>> names of those who voted, many are well respected
"mix" divers, and at
| >>>> least
| >>>> a couple  admitted currently owning a "mix" computer.
| >>>>
| >>>> I will admit the landslide surprised me.  I figured
we were in for a much
| >>>> closer tally.  This also confirms what I have always
believed, that many
| >>>> monitor these lists without voicing their opinion
which is in direct
| >>>> contradiction to a few VERY vocal participants.
| >>>>
| >>>> Someone asked me how I was going to vote.  For the
record, I said "YES" (if
| >>>> I could find a mix computer I liked that is)!
| >>>>
| >>>> Z
| >>>> www.deeperstuff.com
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>>
============================================================
| >>>> To contact the list administrator, email
| >>>> Mike Rodriguez at mikey@mi*.ne*
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