Like we need more software threads... ResScan or Sleepyhead?

[pootsie]

I have had 5 nights on the hose now, and feel pretty good about it. I know I have had leaks since my wife keeps poking me in the ribs to close my mouth. I should have a chinstrap today (backorder and holiday delays). The chinstrap helped eliminate leaks in my sleep study so I am hopeful it will do the same in regular use.

That said, I feel I am ready to take a look at the data side of things, now that I know how to stuff an appliance up my nose just right

I know there is a good bit of information about software installation and use here (and thanks to everyone who has posted it). I am fairly savvy as an end-user of computery gadget stuff, so I'm sure I can get through all that with the excellent guidance already posted.

My one question with my new S9 Elite is whether you recommend I go ResScan or Sleepyhead first. Your experiences appreciated.

Thanks, and happy breathing

[avi123]

ResScan, imo, is very fussy. Often, you need to repeat downloading it to show results, again and again. It takes lots of time and patience. So you might want to start with Sleepy Head first.

[fredr500]

Both. They are free and fairly easy to set up. Run them both for a while and you will migrate to the one you like better. I like SH but when running my S9 in APAP mode I need ResScan to see the actual pressure. I see no real need to choose, I can open them, read the card in to each, look at the last nights results on both and be out in a couple minutes. Why choose when you can have the best of both?

[RogerSC]

Maybe it's the later versions of ResScan, Avi has very likely been using it for a longer time than I have, so has used earlier versions *smile*, but I haven't had any problems with it. Downloads have always worked the first time for me, and I haven't been affected by any bugs. I actually found ResScan easier to use with my S9 than Sleepy Head (which I tried first, since it was recommended), that I immediately had some problems with (bugs).

Anyways, I'd give the opposite recommendation for an S9 user, just use ResScan. It couldn't be much easier to use, it lays out the steps to configure it for you, and for each download after that. Seemed simple and easy to me. The only caution about ResScan is where it asks which drivers you want to download and install, don't install any. Just use your existing SD card reader driver as is, and it'll work fine.

[chunkyfrog]

I have both, but usually choose to just read the sleep report screen and write that stuff down.
It's easier, and until I need more; or have more time, it's enough for me.

[pootsie]

Well ... That settles it.

I will use one, or the other, or both, or neither. Sheesh.

Seriously, though, thank you all for the input.

[fredr500]

Well ... That settles it.

I will use one, or the other, or both, or neither. Sheesh.

Seriously, though, thank you all for the input.

Did you really expect a specific answer?

BTW if you are running on a Mac you don't have a choice, SleepyHead is your only option.

Now go head and ask which is better, PC or Mac.

[Mr19]

Well ... That settles it.

I will use one, or the other, or both, or neither. Sheesh.

Seriously, though, thank you all for the input.

Did you really expect a specific answer?

BTW if you are running on a Mac you don't have a choice, SleepyHead is your only option.

Now go head and ask which is better, PC or Mac.

Ummm...I'm running ResScan on my Mac.

[pootsie]

Now go head and ask which is better, PC or Mac.

No way.

Of course I expected a diversity of opinion. Anyone else who has one (not short on that in this forum) please chime in!

[caffeinatedcfo]

I have only used SleepyHead since the beginning. It is easy to use and read and gets me what I need. That about does it for me.

[Crazy Eddie]

Now go head and ask which is better, PC or Mac.

Linux

[pootsie]

I went with ResScan first. Sorry no Linux

ResScan is a tad clunky to navigate but, being a lazy state employee, I have encountered much, much worse in terms of anti-intuitive poopware.

[pootsie]

I went with ResScan first. Sorry no Linux

ResScan is a tad clunky to navigate but, being a lazy state employee, I have encountered much, much worse in terms of anti-intuitive poopware.

[chunkyfrog]

Pootsie, do you often repeat yourself?
Pootsie, do you often repeat yourself?

[NateS]

ResScan, imo, is very fussy. Often, you need to repeat downloading it to show results, again and again. It takes lots of time and patience. So you might want to start with Sleepy Head first.

I'm surprised at you saying this, avi because when you post your own charts, they are almost always from ResScan, not SH. I have not had any trouble with ResScan, even though I run Windows inside a Parallels Desktop virtual machine on my MacBookPro. {Unless Windows runs better on a Mac? }

If I stick to the following routine, it's no fuss: 1) Open ResScan; 2) Do not open your Patient File; 3) Wait for all the "bongs" to stop before you insert SD card; 4) Insert SD card and watch QuickStart Window open; 5) Select your Patient File and click View from the QuickStart Window.

I import my data every morning into both ResScan and SH, but I much prefer the daily graphs in ResScan, especially their Leak chart and Events chart, over SH. It just clicks with my brain faster as to what's going on.

On the other hand, I do like SleepyHead's opening Statistics page better - a lot of very useful calculations and numbers, arranged and spread out in an orderly fashion. Really good work by Mark!

Regards, Nate