Questions about this item:
Shopper This computer stores 24 dives. What happens when you take our 25th dive? will it be recorded, and the 1st dive deleted
TOM A yes, it only stores the most recent dives
PETER F Yes it maintains your most recent 25 dives. Not really an issue if you log your dives somewhat regularly.
Shopper What is the difference between this one and the which is not the "old style"? Is visual difference or is there any functional difference?
GAYLE S I don't know of any function difference between old and new style
Aeris Mantas. As a SCUBA dive computer my 2009 works as advertised.
I bought the Aeris Manta for Free or breath-hold diving. For this activity there are much better wrist dive computers. The Aeris Manta does not record free dives into memory. Therefore you must write down each dive when you surface.
Further, I have never been able to get the computer program to up-load information from the Aeris Manta dive memory. I keep getting the sample dive profiles. Also the computer program is not available for Apple, last I knew.
Good luck
BRIAN K Don't know about the new model,however the old model works great for my purpose. A computer to travel with that is very easy to read and understand,and if lost or stolen would not break the bank. I used it on a recent trip to the carribean and it worked great. I use a hoseless air intergrated DIN but it is too expensive and too difficult to adapt to non DIN tanks.
David R Just the cosmetic design but the functions are the same.
John M Is the software and cable interface compatable with Mac?
GAYLE S John,
The answer is NO. The engineer I spoke with with told me they are a small company. So, compatibility with Mac was a back-burner project.
Call Aeris before you buy one of their products. To be truthful; I never had much luck using the download program on my PC. Aeris engineering finally sent me the program on CD. I had fun looking over some great sample dives..... but never quite got my dives loaded onto my desk-top PC.
Good Luck.
Gayle
Shopper is this computer watch size or instrument size ?
BILL H It's like a large watch, but not thick like the computers that are simply converted for wrist wear. When I go on a dive trip, I wear it the whole time -- including as a watch when I'm not diving.
STEPHEN W I would say in between both. Similar size to Suunto Watches like mosquito, stinger and D2. I also have a citizen watch that is similar size. It is definitely larger then ironman style watches.
TERESA C More like a wrist watch and very user friendly.
CHARLES L This computer is between instrument (hockey puck) and watch size. It would be a little large as a watch.
JAMES S It is a bit larger than a watch but not an instrument size. I will say that when I go on a dive trip I wear this computer as a watch and do not take a regular wrist watch with me..
I hope this helps.
CAROLYN E I would say this dive computer is closer in size to a large man's watch. In fact, I wore this as a watch/dive computer on a trip to Malayasia last year. Easily a man's watch size. On the large size for a woman, especially a small woman, but not that much larger than many of the watches you currently see in many department stores.
PETER M It is watch size. Slightly larger than an average watch. I have used this extensively & think it is great for the price.
NORMAN S Fello diver, the aeris manta wrist computer is watch size and a great computer for its size. If you have any problems, the online classes will help out. Nothing but good things to say about the aeris manta wrist computer.
Norman D.Struggs
PAUL R Slightly large watch size
PETER M It is watch size. Slightly larger than an average watch. I have used mine extensively & think it is great for the price.
MICHAEL M It is kind of inbetween. More towards the instrument size though.
JULIE K The band is 1 inch and the circumference of dial is 2 inches. A very large mens sports watch.
I use as adjunct to my viper/reg set up. It is much more liberal than my viper. It is also not intuitive and the directions are very poorly written compared to the viper. That said, if I program it right (several times ended up in free dive mode with one wrong push) it has been great over the last 3 years. Biggest improvement needed is the directions for use.
Shopper Does this computer turn on / off? Or is it always on?
LeisurePro S The Manta is on all the time in watch/time mode like a regular watch unless dive mode is activated by descent 5 feet or deeper below the surface.
Shopper How big is this watch?
LeisurePro S This has a face diameter of approx. 38mm.
Shopper Do you carry the interface cable?
LeisurePro S Here is the PC cable for the Manta computer.
Shopper Does this product show temperature?
LeisurePro S Yes, this will show ambient temperature at the surface, or water temperature below the surface.
Shopper Does this computer automatically time your safety stop when you ascend to 15 ft?
LeisurePro S Yes; you can set a custom safety stop depth and length (zero, three, or five minutes) and the Manta begins the countdown automatically when you ascend to five feet below your set safety stop depth.
Shopper What kind of replacement battery does this computer take? Is it easily found?
LeisurePro S Yes, it's pretty easily available; it's a CR-2430 battery. We have them for sale here.
Shopper Does this model show temperature?
LeisurePro S Yes, the Manta shows water temperature.
Shopper Does it come with the computer cable?
LeisurePro S Sorry, no, the download cable may be purchased separately here.
Shopper Does the yellow model have a black band and black housing or is it all yellow like the new model?
LeisurePro S The old style yellow is all black with just a yellow ring of accents.
Shopper Can the audible alarms be turned off?
LeisurePro S Yes, the audible alarms can be turned ON/OFF.
Shopper Does it show decompression stop times?
LeisurePro S Yes, the Manta displays no decompression time.
Shopper Is there an ascent rate indicator? Dive log storage/capabilities?
LeisurePro S There isn't a numeric ascent rate indicator, but if you exceed the allowed ascent rate, the words 'too fast' will flash on the screen until you slow down enough. This is has an in-computer memory of 24 dives and is PC downloadable.
Shopper Is the surface interval time in minutes and seconds or just minutes?
LeisurePro S It shows you minutes and seconds up to 59:59, then switches to hours:minutes.
Shopper Is this unit compatible with high altitude diving (5000-7000 ft above sea level)?
LeisurePro S Yes, the Manta will compensate for altitudes up to 14,000 feet.
Shopper Can you change the units from feet to meter? Dies it have a backlight?
LeisurePro S Yes, the units are set by the user and can be done without connecting the computer to a PC. There is a backlight that can be set to stay on 0, 5, 10, or 20 seconds when the button is pressed.
Shopper Can this computer use metric units?
LeisurePro S Yes, units are set by the user.
Shopper Does this watch start a timer to give your surface interval once you surface?
LeisurePro S Yes, this starts an interval count when you ascend higher than 2ft.
Shopper What percent o2 will this do for "nitrox" and how many gases can it do on one dive?
LeisurePro S this will do nitrox from 21-50%, only 1 gas per dive.
Shopper I recently purchased this product. Do you sell the data cable for transferring logs to my PC?
LeisurePro S Yes, here is the data cable for the Manta.
Shopper What's the difference between this "old style model" and the new one?
LeisurePro S The differences between the two are purely cosmetic. The functions are all the same.
Shopper how deep those this air & nitrox computer go to?
LeisurePro S Maximum operating depth of 330 feet.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
www.diveaeris.com
(800) 647-0605 Ext# 764
Whats in the box:Computer, Owner's Manual Aeris MANTA is a full-featured nitrox capable Dive Computer perfect as a low-profile primary instrument or a back-up. The MANTA is a powerful and versatile new sports watch, ideal for divers, free divers and those that just want to look like one. A unique combination of quality, function and style, the MANTA is perfect on its own or as a backup to any of Aeris other Dive Computer models. Advanced Free Dive Mode: The Manta provides accurate depth and time with an amazing 1-second sampling rate for subsequent PC download and analysis. Dive Time is displayed in seconds and minutes. Custom audible alarms include Elapsed Dive Time, Countdown Timer and (3) Independent Max Depth Alarms. The Manta is the first Free Diving Computer to calculate and track Nitrogen Tissue Loading, allowing you to switch between SCUBA dives and Free Dives on the same dive day. Advanced Wristwatch Functions: The Manta is an advanced digital wristwatch featuring a 1/100 second chronograph (stopwatch) with lap timer, 24 hour countdown timer, daily alarm, alternate time zone with date, 12/24 hour clock, and OceanGlo Backlight. Dive Time Remaining: Dive Time Remaining provides a 'real' number in minutes, considering Nitrogen and Oxygen absorption, and automatically displays whichever allows less time. Oversized Digits: Take the AERIS challenge: When shopping for a new dive computer, compare the displays. When it comes to viewing critical information, which would you rather see at 100' (30 meters)? Audible Alarms with Flashing LED Warning Light: The Manta features a variety of system and user-customized audible alarms, alerting you to situations that pose a potential danger, or simply serve as a convenient reminder. Audible Alarm Acknowledgement: Have you ever had difficulty hearing your computer's audible alarm? Perhaps that little beep signifying a potentially dangerous situation was timed perfectly with your exhaust bubbles rushing past your ears. Or maybe it seemed insignificant as that huge manta ray soared overhead. You won't miss the Manta's audible alarm. Once triggered, the alarm will sound continuously for 10 seconds. We know what you're thinking. "That's nice, I'll definitely hear the alarm, but isn't that going to annoy me and everyone else in the water?" We thought of that too. The alarm's job is to get your attention so that you look at the computer. Once it does that, simply press the button and it will stop. You're a responsible diver and the Manta treats you that way. Air or nitrox: The Manta acts simply as an 'Air' computer until you tell it otherwise, whether that is this weekend or 2 years down the road. The MANTA has an operating range to 330' (100 meters), can onboard log 24 dives, 99 free-dives, and is powered by a user replaceable 3 volt CR2430 lithium battery. Computer is altitude adjustable up to 14,000' (4,270 meters). Computer comes with a comprehensive owner's manual and is covered by Aeris 24 month limited warranty.
- Operating Modes: Air, Nitrox, Gauge, Watch and Free Dive
- Audible and Visual Alarms with User Acknowledgment
- Adjustable Safety Stop Time and Depth
- Backlighting
- Optional ACI PC Download and Settings Upload Software and USB Cable
- Diver-Replaceable 3 Volt CR2430 Lithium Battery
- 24 SCUBA Dive and 99 Free Dive Log Function
- Altitude Adjustable to 14,000' (4,270 meters)
- Operating Depth: 330' (100 meters)
- 12/24 Hour Clock
- Time to Fly
- Temperature (on the surface and at depth)
- Time to De-Saturation
- Comprehensive Owner's Manual
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
| Algorithm | Modified Haldanean / DSAT (Diving Science and Technology) Database | | Audible Alarms | Yes | | Depth Display | 330' (100 meters) | | Altitude Adjustable | Yes | | Operating Modes | Air, Nitrox, Gauge, Watch and Free Dive | | Back Light | Yes | | Memory Capacity | 24 SCUBA Dives
99 Free Dives | | Time, Date & Temperature | Yes | | Imperial/Metric Display | Yes | | Power | 3 Volt CR2430 Lithium Battery | | Dual Time and Daily Alarm | Yes |
10/18/2011 4.0All you need in one great price! - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Lots Of Functions
- Reliable
- Cold Water
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
6/16/2010 (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful) By Denise from North Carolina - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
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