should I upgrade from 420G to 420E? does any travle alot ?

digitalgeek · Post by **digitalgeek** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:52 am

I have the 420G which provides fixed pressure. I have the option to upgrade to a Automatic pressure 420E or another model. Before i spend the money, i would like to hear from people on their experiences. Does anyone use the software? Is it useful?

In addition, I travel a lot and consider the 420 to be large when travelling with Humidifier. Any suggestion on other smaller APAP machines to travel with?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:19 pm

Upgrading to the E from the G, especially if you can do this without charge or, with a small charge, is a great plan. The E can function in auto mode or, in straight CPAP mode. Also, it records data that can be reviewed/analyzed in either mode.

I don't think you will find a smaller auto unit for travelling. I find travelling with my 420E very easy -much easier than when I travelled with my RemStar.

The Silverlining software is great; very helpful for figuring out what is going on with you during sleep.

I would not give up my 420E for any other machine.

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:24 pm

My 0.2c worth. If you like the 420G & can upgrade to an E go for it.

As for travel, the comments from fost folk are that the 420 with h/h is as small as xPAP can get.

I have an S8 Escape but not the 3i h/h yet (is going to be on its way soon I hope).

I am interested in trying that combo out as a travel unit - I am not sure if I will be able to get my hands on a 420E with h/h to do a comparison (not anytime soon). I would like to though.

I will report back on the S8 3i combo though but it will be weeks away..

DSM

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:45 am

2 words: DO IT!

3 words: GO FOR IT!

Longer: I love my 420e and travel about once a month or so. The 420e and humidifier came with a nice soft-sided travel case that holds everything, 420e, HH, mask, hose, electrical connectors (thanks to cpap.com, who I ordered from). The software is, IMHO, invaluable! It is not a problem for me to carry my 420e from bedroom to computer room, plug it in to the computer, do the download and interpret data.

This therapy WORKS!!!

digitalgeek · Post by **digitalgeek** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:07 pm

do I have to change my mask or tube or I can still use my existing tube & mask?

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:34 pm

Use whichever mask is most comfortable for you.

The 420E has a sensor tube that runs inside of the main air hose. I believe that you current 420G does not have this sensor line. So, you will need the appropriate hose for the 420E -it should come with the machine.

should I upgrade from 420G to 420E? does any travle alot ?

should I upgrade from 420G to 420E? does any travle alot ?

thanks for the feedback, one more question