Mares Icon HD Air Integrated Hoseless Computer, Black Edition

All in all, a terrific dive computer.BEWARE: When I purchased this, the transmitter was not included. I wrote the vendor an e-mail explaining that and they said they would fix the Amazon description. The price has gone up ~$200 since I purchased it, so maybe the transmitter is included now, you'll probably want to verify that.Good:- Probably one of the best dive computers out there, just Google for reviews on it.- Wireless and tangle-free (now that I have the transmitter).- Very intuitive and easy to use.- Very well made and sturdy.- Dive logs are easy to review and graphical. With the Mares software, lots of capability to make your dive logs useful.- No issues with the transmitter. It shuts off if less than ~100 PSI to save battery.Bad:- Minor: unit is big on the wrist compared to other wristwatch-sized computers.- Minor: requires charging each day. After 4 dives, the battery was 65-70% at full color (also, it enters a low-power mode at ~20%, see the manual).- Minor: neoprene spacer broke after 5 dives (need to re-sew it).

Icon HD is infamous for it’s hideously designed charging connector. To compound the problem, changing the needlessly proprietary battery is difficult at best, leaving me with a dark, useless wrist anchor. Spending big bucks for what seemed to be top-of-the-line turned out to be a financial bust, and big disappointment in the Mares brand.Don’t get me wrong, it’s absolutely wonderful….when it works. Not the best statement for a dive computer.

I have now 58 dives with this computer and it has not failed yet. The tank pressure transmitter failed once, but Mares replaced it.Pros: Probably the most intuitive interface of all dive computers that I have ever seem, it is really easy to navigate. The main display is clear and easy to understand, with alarm messages that do not need to be decoded. Going down or up fast? "Slow down". Going up or down too fast? "Uncontrolled ascent/descent". Safety stop? "Safety stop" and a count down. Big screen with big numbers/letters, so the old folks can read! Color display You can access all your dives from the dive computer and easily read all the information about them. Wireless tank pressure transmitter Compared to other similar dive computers, the price is not bad for what you getCons: Big, bulky and heavy, I can't use this like I would use a watch The battery is rechargeable, but you have to send to Mares to replace it. I have been using it for 3 years and so far I have not replaced the it. To transfer the dives to my iPhone, I have to first transfer to the laptop via USB cable using the Mares software, then I transfer to a 3rd Party software "Dive log" and then using Wi-Fi I transfer to the iPhone...long process! It would be nice if it had Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi. No GPS to record the dive location The USB connector to charge/transfer the dives has four pins that you have to align with the four contacts on the back of the computer. Not exactly well engineered, but not the end of the world either While on the surface with direct sunlight, the display might be hard to readOther thoughts: I don't think that any of the "Cons" are a major impediment, just annoying.

The computer is simply awesome. The best I've had in ten years. Easy to access functions. Intuitive. Easy to read underwater. Good algorithm. Only trouble was syncing the air transmitter. Took quite a few tries.

A truly terrible piece of technology from an otherwise great company. I went through 3 of these before finally giving up. The first one died after a handful of dives and it took a lot of fussing to get it back. The second one had a gross malfunction (reading 50' when we were down much deeper-- fortunately I was wearing a second computer) and I had to argue with the reps who maintained I was somehow making an error. The third one worked for another handful of dives, but refused to recharge after I didn't use it for a couple of months.It's big, bulky, and flashy, but riddled with design flaws (getting the charger to connect requires surgical skill and you are warned that incorrectly attaching the charger can short out the computer). The included software is hard to use (and didn't like my Apple, although this was hopefully solved).. Serves me right for going with a flashy computer.I've been diving for a very long time and dive regularly (more than 100 per year) in a variety of environments. I've used a variety of computers, but when my beloved Aladin died after more than 500 dives, I gave in and got this unfortunate instrument. I've always loves Mares fins, masks, wetsuits-- and was stunned by just how bad an experience this was.

I have had mine for a few years,, and I like that it's big and well lit. easy to read and interpret underwater. The AI is a great asset, but since I also dive with a backup console, it really didn't free up any hoses. The worst thing about it is the charging method. As with many others, that 4 pin thing just sucks to get aligned. Since this is no longer offered by Mares on their website, I have to assume that this computer has been discontinued in favor of the Genius, which looks exactly the same. It makes me wonder if the changing/data download method has also been updated.

Purchased this excellent piece of diving equipment from "Online Scuba " , on my first outing the transponder went out, had to purchase new transponder, "Online Scuba contacted Mares and got my refund, even at out of Country prices. Just want to say that I purchased this for its great quality, but after Mares stepped it up, would recommend no other. Thank you Online Scuba and Mares.

Best investment for a dive computer. Very easily read in dark, cloudy water. Functionality is very simple especially with thick gloves (large buttons). Contoured for comfort and a secure fit.

Dell'Icon si è scritto molto, non posso aggiungere nulla se non che l'impostazione molto software oriented permette evoluzioni significative delle funzionalità e della grafica del prodotto, rendendo l'Icon molto più versatile da questo punto di vista rispetto a prodotti simili. Ne è la prova il fatto che l'ultima evoluzione del firmware, installata sul "vecchio" modello, di fatto lo ringiovanisce di un paio d'anni almeno. Non male no? Riguardo questo pacchetto in particolare, sono strasoddisfatto, la sonda inclusa dal venditore rende il computer allineato in termini di costo, a prodotti di fascia nettamente più bassa, quasi entry, quindi non posso che straconsigliare!

just great

Um das Tauchen auch als pure Entspannung und ungestörtes Genießen zu erleben, muss die Ausrüstung möglichst perfekt sein, damit man nicht von der Ausrüstung während des Tauchganges gestört, zu lange abgelenkt oder beim Tauchcomputer gar schlecht / unübersichtlich informiert ist.Mein erster Tauchcomputer war auch ein Mares - ein Puck - der war o.k. für den Einstieg. Später wollte ich dann Luftintegration und ein größeres Display - Suunto Vyper Air - die Uhr war aber eine Katastrophe, da man da ständig die Probleme hatte, die ich oben beschrieb dass man sie möglichst nicht haben sollte.Nun der Mares Icon HD - der zeigt nicht nur genau das an, was man braucht, sondern alles ist extrem übersichtlich, sehr groß und dadurch schnell ablesbar, keine unsinnigen Informationen beim Tauchgang und jede wichtige Information macht doppelt oder dreifach auf sich Aufmerksam (riesen Schrift, Wechsel zu oranger oder roter Farbe bei Dingen, die man nicht übersehen darf und dann noch der Signalton). Dieser Tauchcomputer sorgt für totale Entspannung, denn man fühlt sich jederzeit perfekt informiert und vor allem sicher! Ein großes Dankeschön an Mares!

Der Mares Icon HD ist wie erwartet aus meiner Sicht ein einfach und Schnell bedienbarer Tauchcomputer dafür von mir fünf Sterne und eine klare kaufempfehlung!! Nur leider war die Batterie des dazugehörigen Senders nach dem ersten Anschluss entladen / leer! Da ich die Lieferung kurz vor meinem Tauchurlaub in Ägypten erhalten habe war eine Rücksendung aus meiner Sicht nicht zielführend und ich habe die Batterie selber ausgetauscht! Leider lag der Lieferung keine der für Tauchcomputer + Sender übliche Transportbox bei. Bei dem Preis etwas Ärgerlich aber kein Weltuntergang! Für die Batterie gibt es einen Stern Abzug! Ansonsten alles Gut!

Hallo,Bin sehr zufrieden mir dem Mares, schön ubersichtliches Display , alle Daten in einem Blick, Knopfe lassen sich leicht bedienenEs ist keine Bedinungsanleitung auf Papier dabei, diese ist auch uberflussig weil der Mares sehr einfach zu bedienen istIdeal bei Tauchgängen mit schlechter Sicht dat der Bildschirm immer hell ist und so nicht noch lange nach der belichtung gesucht werden mussHoher Preis natürlich aber ist sein geld wert. Einziges Manko ist bei gutem Wetter und Sonneneinstralung(unter wasser)spiegelt das Glas und das Leser ist etwas schwieriger aber noch OK Kann jedem nur zum Kauf raten