SCUBAPRO’S Aladin Square Dive Computer gives divers the latest in decompression technology in a clean, easy-to-navigate format. Its large screen and sharp numeric readout are highly visible and will appeal to divers who want to focus more on their surroundings than their gear.

Before you get in the water with your brand-new dive computer, here are our best tips for prepping it so that it's ready for its first scuba dive.

Atomic Aquatics new Cobalt 2 is a powerful, customizable dive tool. It's bright display makes information easy to find and the user-friendly menu is beneficial for divers of any experience level.

Compact and built for travel, SUBGEAR’s XP-3H console computer gives active divers a full range of capabilities, including three gas mixes and air integration.

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A rugged, full-function technical dive computer, the Shearwater Petrel accommodates both open circuit and closed circuit diving. In addition to air, divers can program up to five nitrox or tri-mix gasses for each. A two-button interface and intuitive menu system simplify programming and adjustments during the dive. It’s available in a “Standalone” version or EXT, which includes a Fischer connector for receiving O2 data.

A watch-sized dive computer with a large numeric display, the SCUBAPRO Chromis is loaded with features for all types of water sports, including scuba diving, free diving and recreational swimming. It is nitrox-compatible and boasts a full-function watch mode, making it ideal for daily wear.