I've decided to switch to another clinic. I just wasn't feeling 100% comfortable with the other one. I got a package in the mail today with information on all 3 brands. First impression--why do you send DVD's to people that can't hear

. I'm assuming they are subtitled, not really planning on watching them unless they are useful?
I put sticky notes in the booklets where I have questions. I have appointments the first week in April with the new clinic. Spring break vacations are messing up MY time schedule

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Here is my comparison-I'll probably start some cat fight with this but here goes:
Cochlear--it's like the Ford of the industry, it gets you from here to there, they add in a lot of bells and whistles to make it more physically attractive but doesn't have it where it counts. It's a good option for those that have never had hearing or have never had functional hearing. It does a good job there but for people that know what sounds are supposed to sound like, it really doesn't sound like it's any better than digital hearing aids.
Med-El-is the Toyota of the industry. They don't have a lot of bells and whistles and put their research and technology where it counts. Seems like it is a better option for those with sudden hearing loss or those that have had good results for the most part with hearing aids and just can't get good enough results any more.
AB--not sure what to make of this--maybe Volvo---ugly but reliable as heck??? I know the engineers like this one the best. What I just can't determine is how much of a difference it makes??? I know Bleeding Purist has a lot to say on this. It's just hard to know because you can't really compare one to the other.
I'm assuming that if I get a med-el implant I can't use the AB processor (behind the ear part if I am using my terminology correctly). Is that correct? Just thinking down the road...