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    Posted on February 22nd, 2010

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    Dive computers come in a variety of styles, sizes and price ranges. There is something for everybody, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver. The choice will be a tough one will dot-matrix displays, longer battery life and digital compasses just to name a few.

    XR-1 Nx ConsoleWith a quick glance, all Aeris computers show universal icons and bar graphs that are easy to understand so that important information you need it easy to get. The bar graphs use gray, yellow and red and monitor nitrogen accumulation along with the rate of your ascent. For easy reference to these parameters, pixels appear in color coded areas. You are in total control of your safety margins as these graphs let you choose your own conservatism for each dive.

    As you hit the 15 feet mark of your ascent you will notice a visual alarm which starts your 3 minute timer for your safety stop. If you decide to pass on this safety stop, there is no penalty. This computer offers a storage of 12 dives with time and dive number markers so you can easily find and view any previous dive.
    The screen is a split-screen which makes using it easy along with a mix of icons and graphics, it is extremely user friendly.

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    Take a look at some of the responses we have had to this article.

    1. Nice review. I dive with the ARris XR-2, it is one of the best dive computer I have ever dove with.

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