ResMed biPAP machine options???

The new Air Curve 10s we got last month not only had SD card slots, they had SD cards in them.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:30 pm

My concern was that the other model of the AirCurve 10 VAuto (Not the card-to-cloud model) did Not have an SD Card Slot.

Resmed doesn't *DO* different hardware models. If you crack open a S9 escape and a S9 ASV, or ST-A, or VPAP Tx (the lowest to highest models), internally, they are all *exactly* the same hardware.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:30 pm

In a chat with cpap.com, they said it didn't.

Well, they may have been mistaken or simply never looked to see that there is a card slot. I have a Aircurve 10 VAuto, that has a 3g cell modem in it, (which doesn't work anymore) and a generic SD card that I popped into it.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:30 pm

If that model DOES have an SD Card slot, that may be the 1 to get - since the cellular connection keeps me from having to bring my SD card to DME.

It's likely that they don't work anymore, just like mine doesn't.

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:39 pm

I also can't find any Card to Cloud model at all in the AirCurve line.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... d-to-cloud

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:10 pm

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:39 pm

I also can't find any Card to Cloud model at all in the AirCurve line.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... d-to-cloud

Well that's my first.
But it clearly states that it comes with a SD card which means that it should also have a SD card slot or the SD card would be useless.

the AirCurve 10 Card-to-Cloud does not have a cellular communication modem but instead includes an SD card for you to monitor your sleep apnea therapy data, gather compliance reports, and receive therapy support from your doctor.

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:14 pm

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:10 pm

Pugsy wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:39 pm

I also can't find any Card to Cloud model at all in the AirCurve line.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... d-to-cloud

Well that's my first.
But it clearly states that it comes with a SD card which means that it should also have a SD card slot or the SD card would be useless.

the AirCurve 10 Card-to-Cloud does not have a cellular communication modem but instead includes an SD card for you to monitor your sleep apnea therapy data, gather compliance reports, and receive therapy support from your doctor.

But the Question is whether the non card-to-cloud model has an SD card slot
I don't need the SD Card, just the slot

Assuming they both have an SD Card slot, which model would you prefer & why?

Not really sure why ResMed has 2 models of this machine.

StuUnderPressure wrote:Not really sure why ResMed has 2 models of this machine.

Once upon a time all Resmed AirSense and AirCurve machines had both a cellular modem and a card slot. Then came the great plague and suddenly there was a world-wide shortage of semiconductors as well as all sorts of supply chain problems. Various companies reacted to this situation in various ways - many car companies for example left out features like high end audio. Resmed found themselves unable to procure all the modem chips they needed so decided to leave the modem out of some machines. These non-modem machines are being promoted as "card-to-cloud" as if this was some great innovation.

At the same time the phone companies have started retiring the older 3G cellular network, which suddenly meant a lot of old phones didn't work. And a lot of CPAP machines with modems also stopped communicating.

But all Resmed AirSense and AirCurve machines still have the card slot and this is what you need to handle your data if you have no modem or an out-dated modem.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 pm

Assuming they both have an SD Card slot, which model would you prefer & why?

The cheapest.... I don't need anything to phone home and transmit data. No one cares in my case about my reports or usage.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 pm

But the Question is whether the non card-to-cloud model has an SD card slot
I don't need the SD Card, just the slot

Ask yourself why there would be a machine that comes with a SD card but no slot....it's not logical.
The only way to get the data is with the SD card. If it comes with a SD card there has to be some place to put that card to get the data.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 pm

Not really sure why ResMed has 2 models of this machine.

Same reason they make the AirSense 10 AutoSet in a card to cloud model as well as the one with the cellular modem installed....they are having trouble getting the electronics needed for the cellular modem that is needed for transmission of the data. Like everyone else they are having a parts supply shortage. Better to make a machine without the cellular modem and sell it than just sit by an twiddle their thumbs and not make anything and not sell anything.
Have you heard of the chip shortage? It's more than just chips.
Hell, I have been waiting for over a month for a couple of parts to fix my truck and they aren't even electronics. Just a couple of gaskets that are going to cost me an arm and a leg.

THANKS to you all for the input !

Well I decided to get the card-to-cloud model instead of the model with the cell modem.

But my DME couldn't get that model.
Even cpap.com showed that item as being out of stock.

So, I settled for the model with the modem connection.

At least I might get some software updates with that model.
And, you can turn off that connection at will. (What, a patient can do that without the DME?)

I pick it up on Tues 5-2-2023

Don't expect any complications
My Rx was written to my specs.
And my DME has learned not to #$%&* with me.

StuUnderPressure wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:36 pm

At least I might get some software updates with that model.

Don't hold your breath as there been only one OTA update in the history of ResMed AirSense/AirSense line.