New Uwatec BT coming...

**neilh** · June 28th, 2007, 01:47 AM

I spotted a flyer for the new Uwatec BT in my dive store today whilst dropping the cylinders in for a fill ready for St Abbs next week.

http://www.scubapro.co.uk/pdfs/Digi330_LR.pdf

Looks an interesting update on the current model as this one shows average depth (alternating with temp) and ascent rate in M/min.

It'll be available for just under £100 from July.

Single Tank Numpty · June 28th, 2007, 07:41 AM

It doesn't mention if it shows seconds.

Mal Bridgeman · June 28th, 2007, 08:17 AM

A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"?
Mal

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · June 28th, 2007, 08:40 AM

It will be mine

Vie · June 28th, 2007, 08:58 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman)

A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"?
Mal

A friend asked Sergio Angelini this and he said that UWATEC wanted to avoid the retooling costs (of putting in a user resealable battery compartment or a button to enable depth average reset) which would in turn increase the price of the unit.

Mal Bridgeman · June 28th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

A friend asked Sergio Angelini this and he said that UWATEC wanted to avoid the retooling costs (of putting in a user resealable battery compartment or a button to enable depth average reset) which would in turn increase the price of the unit.

I am sure the market share of the TEC 2G had something to do with it too

Michael-Fisch · June 28th, 2007, 09:55 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman)

A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"?
Mal

Why bother, I got over 12 years on my old Grey Uwatec bottomtimers before they died. As soon as I get my 2 of the new ones, my Vyper goes on Ebay and I'll be a happy camper again.
Assuming the new ones will also last 12 years, it comes out to about $15.00 a year per bottomtimer, which is very reasonable. What wasn't reasonable was having to get a Vyper 2 years ago with it's miserable display just to have a bottom timer that works deeper than 100M. I'll be glad to see it go.

Michael

Vie · June 28th, 2007, 10:32 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman)

I am sure the market share of the TEC 2G had something to do with it too

Lol - true. A gauge only Aladin TEC would be neat - they could call it TEC-BT.

*Brian Allen* · June 28th, 2007, 10:47 AM

Ordered a few of those yesterday, they look lovely, will get them up on the ocean-explorers site soon.

B

david_1 · June 28th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian A)

Ordered a few of those yesterday, they look lovely, will get them up on the ocean-explorers site soon.

B

got a price yet ? and do they do seconds anyway to find out ??

DAvid

June 28th, 2007, 01:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
neilh (Online) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	New Uwatec BT coming... I spotted a flyer for the new Uwatec BT in my dive store today whilst dropping the cylinders in for a fill ready for St Abbs next week. http://www.scubapro.co.uk/pdfs/Digi330_LR.pdf Looks an interesting update on the current model as this one shows average depth (alternating with temp) and ascent rate in M/min. It'll be available for just under £100 from July.

June 28th, 2007, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mal Bridgeman(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 662	A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"? Mal __________________ Opinions and beliefs are correct at the time of posting but are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the author.

June 28th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 849	It will be mine __________________ It has just dawned on me.... We are all just recycled stardust Ahmed Adly, www.deepvoyage.com

June 28th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mal Bridgeman(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 662	Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) A friend asked Sergio Angelini this and he said that UWATEC wanted to avoid the retooling costs (of putting in a user resealable battery compartment or a button to enable depth average reset) which would in turn increase the price of the unit. I am sure the market share of the TEC 2G had something to do with it too __________________ Opinions and beliefs are correct at the time of posting but are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the author.

June 28th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 593	Ordered a few of those yesterday, they look lovely, will get them up on the ocean-explorers site soon. B __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

June 28th, 2007, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Single Tank Numpty(Offline) New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: As far away from Ginger people as possible Posts: 58	It doesn't mention if it shows seconds.

June 28th, 2007, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman) A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"? Mal A friend asked Sergio Angelini this and he said that UWATEC wanted to avoid the retooling costs (of putting in a user resealable battery compartment or a button to enable depth average reset) which would in turn increase the price of the unit.

June 28th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Michael-Fisch(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 263	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman) A useful couple of enhancements I think....but why did they not make the battery "user changable"? Mal Why bother, I got over 12 years on my old Grey Uwatec bottomtimers before they died. As soon as I get my 2 of the new ones, my Vyper goes on Ebay and I'll be a happy camper again. Assuming the new ones will also last 12 years, it comes out to about $15.00 a year per bottomtimer, which is very reasonable. What wasn't reasonable was having to get a Vyper 2 years ago with it's miserable display just to have a bottom timer that works deeper than 100M. I'll be glad to see it go. Michael

June 28th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman) I am sure the market share of the TEC 2G had something to do with it too Lol - true. A gauge only Aladin TEC would be neat - they could call it TEC-BT.

June 28th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
david_1(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 295	Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian A) Ordered a few of those yesterday, they look lovely, will get them up on the ocean-explorers site soon. B got a price yet ? and do they do seconds anyway to find out ?? DAvid