Scubapro Xtender dive computer review

The latest dive computer from Scubapro/Uwatec hit the stores this week<br>

15 December 2004 7:51 GMT / By Collin Miles

The latest dive computer from Scubapro/Uwatec hit the stores this week. The name is perhaps not the best marketing tool in the book - but it does work on a deep level (no pun intended) - the true aim of any dive computer is to ensure max time under the water.

So what makes this model different to the others in the Uwatec range - well it is Uwatec’s first true Dive Watch style computer.

To appeal to all the ‘must have’ out there, the face is surrounded with a Titanium alloy bezel and has all the main functions accessible within 2/3 clicks of the mode buttons. This is a huge improvement on the silly wet contacts that were always found on Uwatec computers. Scubapro/Uwatec are obviously targeting the Suunto Stinger but have positioned the look and price between that of the Suunto Mosquito and the Stinger.

The functions are all present as expected - Nitrox, Planning, downloadable but nothing that the others on the market don’t already have.

Verdict

Who will it target in the market place: most likely the “I want a Stinger” crowd but can not quite afford the price tag of the more expensive make.

This product was kindly loaned to us by divecrew.co.uk