[Explorer]

Quote: (Originally Posted by BHopson)

Just attended an instructor update a couple weeks ago and spoke to Leon about the upgrades. ISC is shipping 2.5 and they have already done some of the 2.06 updates for people with older versions. Again, 2.06 is software only. If you want to know the specifics call Jerry (Genereal Manager), at ISC. I believe the $100 is correct for the software only update, but I'm sure the price of upgrading to 2.5 will vary depending on how old your lid is.

Just had my Meg head upgraded to the 2.06 and had my unit tuned up for another great year of CCR diving. The turn around time for the upgrade was very quick and only two days of travel, thanks ISC.

[Gilles]

What are opinions between the options of

1) Upgrading the whole head to 2.5 (USD 3600) and hopefully getting Apecs 3

or

2) Installing the new Shearwater kit for the Meg (~2500).

or

3) just repacing solenoid, sensor wiring, 2.06 software, and getting an X1 (~2000)

I need and want to do an overhaul of some kind during my move from SE Asia to Northern Europe. Hopefully with the bit of experience I now have, I can be a little less klutzy with the kit and take better care of it. It has been flooded twice, fallen down about 3x, and still works (has also done 2.5x revolutions of the globe and subjected to baggage and other man handling from others).

[Outlaw]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

What are opinions between the options of

1) Upgrading the whole head to 2.5 (USD 3600) and hopefully getting Apecs 3

or

2) Installing the new Shearwater kit for the Meg (~2500).

or

3) just repacing solenoid, sensor wiring, 2.06 software, and getting an X1 (~2000)

I need and want to do an overhaul of some kind during my move from SE Asia to Northern Europe. Hopefully with the bit of experience I now have, I can be a little less klutzy with the kit and take better care of it. It has been flooded twice, fallen down about 3x, and still works (has also done 2.5x revolutions of the globe and subjected to baggage and other man handling from others).

Hey Gilles,

i hope you are well... i have to tell you mate. you are running the risk of liability for harrasing your meg....

[UWSojourner]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

What are opinions between the options of

1) Upgrading the whole head to 2.5 (USD 3600) and hopefully getting Apecs 3

or

2) Installing the new Shearwater kit for the Meg (~2500).

or

3) just repacing solenoid, sensor wiring, 2.06 software, and getting an X1 (~2000)

I need and want to do an overhaul of some kind during my move from SE Asia to Northern Europe. Hopefully with the bit of experience I now have, I can be a little less klutzy with the kit and take better care of it. It has been flooded twice, fallen down about 3x, and still works (has also done 2.5x revolutions of the globe and subjected to baggage and other man handling from others).

If it were me I'd wait to see what ISC does with Apecs 3. I know they're working on it. In meantime, I'd just replace solenoid, etc. That sounds pretty cost effective and could serve as a backup head when 3.0 comes out.

The X1 decision would be determined by whether you need/want a/another stand-alone computer.

When Apecs 3 comes out you can then decide between Shearwater and Apecs.

Good luck.