looking to get one for a present and just curious what others might recommend. don't have one myself yet, so never actaully done any research or investigation on them.

thanx in advance for any input!
jim

Suunto has an excellent line of combination watches/dive computers. See http://www.suunto.com/worlds/diving/index.html (Web site is horrible - way too much animation and not enough information).

I have a Suunto Mosquito and am very happy with it. The Stinger is the same guts but a prettier exterior.

Jake

I have the mosquito also and am very happy with it.

I too dive with a Suunto that is over 10 years old, and I've only changed the battery once!
It downloads full dive plans via infrared to my computer. They make real quality stuff.

Gordy