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Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-25-2013, 02:28 AM

Replies: 10 Looking into CI Views: 575 Posted By BleedingPurist I'm slightly jealous! ;) Looking forward to... I'm slightly jealous! ;) Looking forward to hearing all about it!

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-24-2013, 02:47 AM

Replies: 10 Looking into CI Views: 575 Posted By BleedingPurist Do you mean: "Too much treble and not enough... Do you mean: "Too much treble and not enough bass?" That is similar to how I describe it, "It's a bit like having the treble knob turned all the way up." Bass relies on harmonics with CI hearing,...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-20-2013, 04:22 AM

Replies: 23 Defective cochlear-ear implant ....In case someone you know has this older model Views: 851 Posted By BleedingPurist Why would I "admit" it when I've already quite... Why would I "admit" it when I've already quite clearly declared it? You are capable of picking up the nonsense in "She lived in a cold, dark, Deaf world." That kind of dramatic tripe is hanging...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Replies: 23 Defective cochlear-ear implant ....In case someone you know has this older model Views: 851 Posted By BleedingPurist Sounds perfectly exaggerated. The quote about... Sounds perfectly exaggerated. The quote about the surgery is a perfect example..... It's a drama queen's retelling. So the other quotes are suspect and rely on the testimony of two vengeful...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-19-2013, 05:15 PM

Replies: 23 Defective cochlear-ear implant ....In case someone you know has this older model Views: 851 Posted By BleedingPurist Indeed. The lawyer, and apparently the court,... Indeed. The lawyer, and apparently the court, are ignoring the fact that AB identified the malfunctioning component and the manufacturing source. It was removed from production and all implants...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-19-2013, 04:14 AM

Replies: 23 Defective cochlear-ear implant ....In case someone you know has this older model Views: 851 Posted By BleedingPurist The CI500 Internal Implant. It was what you... The CI500 Internal Implant. It was what you would have gotten otherwise.

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-19-2013, 01:15 AM

Replies: 23 Defective cochlear-ear implant ....In case someone you know has this older model Views: 851 Posted By BleedingPurist To the original poster: Thanks, but all of us... To the original poster: Thanks, but all of us with AB received a letter via Fed Ex notifying us of the details of the Vendor B failure. This is not news. I was implanted in 2006 as well. As...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-12-2013, 11:44 AM

Replies: 5 Adaptive Pitch (CI users preferably) Views: 299 Posted By BleedingPurist There are differences in the brands, but it does... There are differences in the brands, but it does come down to user variability despite technical advantages. A user could be on Fidelity 120, but not derive full benefit and do worse than someone...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-05-2013, 01:08 PM

Replies: 42 CI Companies Views: 1,223 Posted By BleedingPurist Here is some concrete info that was just... Here is some concrete info that was just released. Sonova (Advanced Bionics) Investor Presentation April 2013 | cochlear implant HELP...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-03-2013, 02:26 PM

Replies: 42 CI Companies Views: 1,223 Posted By BleedingPurist There is quite a bit coming from AB in addition... There is quite a bit coming from AB in addition to Naida. Their R & D department is in full swing. This means new strategies that unlock the internal implant even further beyond Fidelity 120 as...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 04-03-2013, 01:57 PM

Replies: 42 CI Companies Views: 1,223 Posted By BleedingPurist AB did the same thing with the Harmony in the... AB did the same thing with the Harmony in the months prior to it's release. It makes good business sense. Why hoist an out-dated processor on implantees who have only been implanted a few months...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-24-2013, 03:39 PM

Replies: 136 CI Surgery Date :) Views: 2,975 Posted By BleedingPurist Yes, that is the main thing you will be picking... Yes, that is the main thing you will be picking out besides colors. I believe you get a choice of two cable lengths. I don't remember the choices off the bat. I do not have a Neptune as my...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-24-2013, 02:47 PM

Replies: 136 CI Surgery Date :) Views: 2,975 Posted By BleedingPurist Generally, it comes as an entire package with all... Generally, it comes as an entire package with all of the accessories. I believe Neptunes are now coming with the T Comm and the accompanying T Mic all in the same package. What you choose are your...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-24-2013, 02:09 PM

Replies: 136 CI Surgery Date :) Views: 2,975 Posted By BleedingPurist Do they have the first generation implant? It... Do they have the first generation implant? It does have high power requirements. The current generation easily allows for one battery change per day with power to carry over to the next day. The...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-23-2013, 08:11 AM

Replies: 136 CI Surgery Date :) Views: 2,975 Posted By BleedingPurist It takes a single AAA battery. You can buy it... It takes a single AAA battery. You can buy it anywhere and it can be disposable or rechargeable. . .up to you.

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-22-2013, 10:00 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist I wish I could answer that. :( I do believe they... I wish I could answer that. :( I do believe they have a split array in the works. From what I understand, split arrays are what people with ossified cochleas require. Cochlear is the only one...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-22-2013, 06:16 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist On the comparison chart, take a look at what's... On the comparison chart, take a look at what's under research and development at the bottom for AB. They don't need the longer array.

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-22-2013, 01:51 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist As NaidaUP said, there isn't a new implant tied... As NaidaUP said, there isn't a new implant tied in with the new processor. Even when Cochlear does this, they are simply repackaging the same internal design they've had since the 1990's. It's more...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-22-2013, 01:45 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist Yes, it is. The Canadian approval surfaced this... Yes, it is. The Canadian approval surfaced this week, which revealed the name.

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-22-2013, 02:09 AM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist A bit soon, I know, but how are you liking... A bit soon, I know, but how are you liking actually hearing without anything on your ear? Or are you using the T-Comm as well?

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-21-2013, 08:06 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist [QUOTE=HOH-ME;2167029]That was NOT helpful :D. ... [QUOTE=HOH-ME;2167029]That was NOT helpful :D. It's like trying to decide which pesticide to buy off commercials having grown up in the city and never stepping foot on a farm. THEY all sound great....

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-21-2013, 07:16 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist Oh no. While I might joke in private. .. When... Oh no. While I might joke in private. .. When mentoring someone my goal is to help them decide for themselves what is best for them. It's an individual thing. You need to be sure of your decision...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-21-2013, 05:16 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist It looks like over the course of the next few... It looks like over the course of the next few months we will see more info. Currently, you can go to AB's website (choose the Global version when prompted) and see an overview of the new processor,...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-21-2013, 04:51 PM

Replies: 143 HA vs CI"s Views: 3,359 Posted By BleedingPurist The DVDs are subtitled and it wouldn't hurt to... The DVDs are subtitled and it wouldn't hurt to watch them. Just wondering. .. Where are you seeing "ugly" with AB? I am sure you have nothing in your packet for the new Naida CI BTE. You...

Forum: Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants 03-21-2013, 01:46 PM

Replies: 18 I was in the Pub earlier.... Views: 505 Posted By BleedingPurist It's been a range of them depending on the... It's been a range of them depending on the education level/awareness of the person asking. I've gotten: "What's that?" "How do you like your hearing aid?" "How do you like your implant?" I...

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