Oceanic OC1 Computer/Compass Now Released at K2 Scuba

By: Summer Anderson | Posted: 18th June 2009

The New Oceanic OC1 Scuba Watch is an package dive computer featuring a precision digital compass, dot matrix display, wireless Buddy Pressure Check and so much more.

BREAKING NEWS! Oceanic wishes the public to know the availability of the soon-to-be-released Oceanic OC1 Scuba Diving Computer. The OC1 is an advanced all-in-one dive watch featuring Oceanic's exclusive Dual Algorithm, wireless air-integration, digital compass, remote Buddy Pressure Check, and so much more. All in a strong, lightweight titanium housing.

Update: Just got off the phone with Oceanic! The initial shipment of Oceanic OC1's are due to arrive next week. Join the other early adopters and click the above link or call me at 818 982 2652 to order. Order today/ship next week!

Think long think wrong, you deserve an Oceanic OC1 on your wrist!

Features:
• SmartGlo backlighting and audible bells keep you current when every second counts.
• Precision Digital Compass including North, reference modes and declination adjustment
• Titanium Housing
• Dot Matrix Display provides superior readability and intuitive user interface
• Digital Watch, Air, Nitrox, Gauge and Free Dive Modes
• Select between up to three separate Oceanic transmitters , tracking 3 Nitrox mixes or buddy's tank pressure with Buddy Pressure CheckTM
• Audible Alarms with User Acknowledgment
• SmartGlo® Backlighting
• Includes OceanLog® PC Download and Settings Upload Software and USB cable
• Choice of Faceplate colors: Slate Blue and Burnt Orange

Sport Divers Magazine - Editor's Pick Oceanic OC1 - March 2009
COOL FACTOR
Enough functionality to make 007's gadget man, Q, raise an eyebrow in approval.
KEY FEATURES
This do-everything machine includes a digital compass, dot-matrix display and functionality to switch among three wireless transmitters. The latter allows for a buddy pressure-check function. 4 different dive genres handl 21% room air, EANx, technical gauge mode and freediving mode!, and the dot-matrix display is crisp and easy on the eyes. All of this comes wrapped in a strong, lightweight titanium housing. SmartGlo backlighting works great in low-light conditions and at night, and the system includes Oceanic's software accompanying a USB cable so you can hook it up to your personal computer.Downside
Having had the ability to demo this dive computer, I was impressed overall; and neutral on a couple of things. If you have tired eyes, that sleekness of the unit doesn't lend to being more readable. I had to squint in my mask to see the display in low light. So if you have bad eyesight, perhaps the Oceanic ProPlus II is a better computer for you.
Secondly, the digital compass is a bit touchy (keep in mind this was one of the testing units, and probably has been fixed). It must be flat to read out the degree measurement.
Finally, with 5-7mm gloves (we dive this cold water of the Pacific) the buttons are a bit hard to manipulate, to change settings. Also, the computer is a complex technological marvel and a DVD that came with the computer with a step-by-step guide would be nice.
For the Scuba Diving Equipment Enthusiast, this is the first adopter must have! Do what others have already done and BUY NOW by clicking the links above. We are taking orders RIGHT NOW!


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