Its a free country and you can certainly buy or not buy any dive
computer, or any other product you choose.

The model of computer I had was NOT one of those involved in the recall.
 The date of manufacture was after that time period.  I was not
damaged.  I had no claim against them.

I bought the computer used about 4 years ago (or more) on Ebay and it
worked fine up to that point.

So, when I bought the computer, I had paid less than half the new price.
 I dove it for 4+ years, then replaced it for $325 with a brand new
one, full warranty, and the manufacturer will replace the batteries free
of charge for as long as I own it.

Actually, I don't feel ripped off....suitably or otherwise.

Andy

Ignorance is bliss. Scuba pro had no relationship with Uwatec when the defective computers were
made.  Tell me how many were made, how many werre shipped, and how many sold before the
software defect was corrected. You seem very knowledgable.

Just exactly what does user replacable batteries have to do with anything?
"User Replaceable Batteries" = "Cheap-a.s, crummy, power sucking Components"

You been sold crap, disguised as benefit. General Motors is dreaming of selling you a car with
"User replaceable paint".

Insufferably poor conclusion, completely unprovable and unsubstantiated.
My guess is that you cannot even describe the software defect, let alone describe the
precise conditions necessary for it to have any impact whatsoever on the outcome
of a dive, or why that impact is unlikely to be a problem.

Here'e a fact Tony, and pay attention for all your worth: No software, no computer,
no table anywhere can guarantee a safe dive. Only a fool would think so. You apparently
have way too much faith in such, since your statements clearly demonstrate that you
are totally convinced that ONLY THE COMPUTER CAN BEND (or save) the diver.

Here is another FACT: The defect was common knowledge in 1997.
What does that say about the dumfuk diving it in the next century?

SP never hid anything. I called them and asked in 1998 and they told me *everything*, on
the first call. What/Where/and How to identify affected models.

Good god, man, get a f.cking grip. Next, you'll be connecting them to Saddam Hussein and WMD.
That is the most f.cking ridicuous f.cking thing I've read in a while. You'll have to teach us all
about these new accounting principles you employ and the profit and loss statements that
are motivating the evil empire. "write off old models"?  f.ck man, they haven't made any for
over ten years.

No sh.t. If I was running around with even half the misinformation and ill-formed conclusions
you're saddled with, I'd be afraid to dive from a boat with an Uwatec on board.  Surely the
damned things are busy drilling holes in the boat when no one's looking, so Scuba Pro
can increase sales turns even more.

Until you get over your  Dive Computer = Dive God complex, you're not safe on
any gas, at any depth.
safe diving,

bullshark