Dive Computers

Oceanic, Veo 200/250 Dive Computer
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Veo 250 with SWIV console
 

  
Product: Dive Computer
Product Name: Veo
Model: 200/250
Manufacturer: Oceanic
Standard Options: Nitrox Compatible
Pricing:

About $300-$400 street
Product Rating:

This is one solid little piece of digital equipment.  I have about 80 dives with the Veo 250 on my SWIV console loaded up with SPG and compass.  No real complaints with the dive computer although the SPG failed with only one week left on the warranty.  The good news is that they replaced it at no charge and I was up and diving again within a few weeks. 

The Veo works well and battery life is reasonable. Their website sums up its functions like this:

  • Air, Nitrox and Gauge Modes

  • Advanced user settings and options

  • Your choice of up to 4 dive mode displays may be changed at any time during the dive

  • PC Downloadable with optional OceanLog PC Interface

  • Audible alarm with flashing LED warning light and Alarm Acknowledgement

  • Simulator and advanced dive planner

  • SmartGlo Backlighting

The SWIV console is pretty sweet.  I like its slim design and the two places to attach a retractor.  I keep mine on the end of a retractor clipped to the D ring at the right shoulder of my BC.  This really works well.  The HP line sweeps under my left arm and with the retractor the console is never dragging or in the way.

My only real complaint is that the beeper in it doesn't beep loud enough.  There have been a few dives when I glanced down at the computer and the warning light was flashing and the beeper was beeping, but I couldn't hear it.   This could be a function of the noise from my reg exhaust, but still, a dive computer's warning beeper should be loud enough to hear over typical background sounds.  I know I am being picky, but this issue is serious enough to keep this great computer and console from getting a 5 Star Rating.
 
The Bottom Line: Yes, I harped on the loudness of the beeper, but that being said, I really like this little computer and the SWIV console.  I like it so much there is a real chance that this same rig will soon be on my wife's reg set.

http://www.oceanicww.com/p_computers_veo250.html

 

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