thank you, everyone, for your wisdom and advice............I've bit the bullet and gone forward!

Was that a $2.95 bullet?

If so. let us all know how it turns out.

Best
Phil

No............I followed everyone's advice and looked around...........amazing what one can find with a little help from her friends. thank you

peppi wrote:I bought S8 Autoset II with 4i humidifier all for under $400.00 vs. the $1800 the DME wanted.

I just set up my new backup S8 that I scored for less than $250.
It came w/a new card, which I used to setup the system.....just to say I've done a card setup.
A quick check on the system display...I'm good to go.

I am just amazed at what can be had from the auction if one is patient.....and fast.

peppi wrote:I am capable of doing just that!

[snip]

But I just don't have the energy anymore.

So "they" have to do it, because you wont

macmermaid wrote:My husband just got the doctor to write a prescription for this machine - The Resmed Autoset II.

The doctor seemed to believe the data card is an SD card. Does anybody know if that is true?

What kind of card reader do we need if it isn't an SD card?

Also, has anybody had any luck downloading that software from Ebay?

Thanks

The Resmed machines typically use a Resmed format datacard. The actual chip is the same as the Respironics card chip but it is packaged as a narrow strip rather than the typical credit card size. SD cards are used in at least 2 other brands (can't confidently say which just off the top of my head so will leave that to someone who can say which).

Resmed also make use of SM datacards but only in their ResLink plug on module that can be purchased to extend the data capture capability of their machines. SM are a very old format but the ResLink SM cards hold a lot of extra data.

DSM

I have to imagine that the cheap auctions on Ebay are not legal/licensed copies; if you're going to go that route you might as well download it for $0.00 from bittorent.

billbolton wrote:

peppi wrote:I am capable of doing just that!

[snip]

But I just don't have the energy anymore.

So "they" have to do it, because you wont

Bill-- Seems to me if he really doesn't have the energy then he's NOT "capable"...

(Have you ever heard a real developer refer to it as "making" software?)

(Have you ever heard a real developer refer to it as "making" software?)

Peppi's native language may not be English, thus his word choice may not be what we would choose. Two of my friends who develop software here in Silicon Valley are Russian. We have some long conversations which would be much shorter if we spoke the same language (English) - they speak much better English than I do Russian. I wouldn't be surprised if "they make software".

I have to imagine that the cheap auctions on Ebay are not legal/licensed copies; if you're going to go that route you might as well download it for $0.00 from bittorent.

They may not be legal/licensed copies but I believe that they are being sold legally on eBay. eBay has strict rules (which they practice) regarding eBay members selling illegal goods.

Please note that some less technically proficient folks may not have the requisite tools nor know the process for searching and downloading torrent files. Others who are technically proficient may not want to take the chance of catching a virus from a downloaded torrent file. Downloading an iso file, for example, and having/using the tools to make a workable disc copy, requires more technical understanding and competence than purchasing the same item from eBay. Many sellers on eBay make a living by repackaging and selling what others can find online for free. To each their own!

OK, so there's ONE who's never heard of "making" software. Thanks Cinco...

nothing to be ashamed of Lync.... I also never before heard of "football" that is played using the hands

jk

Miko

The software isn't the issue, once I started looking into whether the product would support long term return on investment, I realized that it would not.
I developed several consumer electronics products and the problem always was recouping R&D prior to product obsolescence.
I have since closed the company so you can understand my hesitance and inquiry to see if my idea made sense. Being a good idea and making good business sense does not always go together.

Since the large players may already be in process, I don't think the later holds true.

I kind of wondered why people do not sign off with their real names on this board.
Does that make people feel free to be rude ?

BTW, I didn't buy the illegal copy of the software, I was just throwing it out there.

I would like to thank Laura for the manual.

Before you hit the submit button, just remember everyone has feelings. That would make all the difference.

Best,
Phil

peppi wrote: Before you hit the submit button, just remember everyone has feelings. That would make all the difference.

+1

Does anyone have a link for the communication protocols and file layouts ResMed uses? In a previous life, I "made" software too.