Aura, Swift, Breeze, which is the most quiet?

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ozij
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Post by ozij » Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:39 pm

Rock and Roll wrote: #$^& software
Are you sure it shouldn't be "#$^& Mac" ???

Anyhow here's my experience - I'm afraid it won't make the decision easier, but...
How are the Aura, Breeze, and Swift at getting off fast and easy?
The Breeze is a cinch! Especially of you keep the headgear loose - it's top part is flexible, you give a gentle tug - down and out - at the pillow part, and it's off. Almost like taking off your slippers.

I find the Breeze easier for side and stomach sleeping - the Swift's one sided hosed can be annoying.
On both my side and stomach I tend to angle my face into the pillow - and I (a female) found the Swifts nose piece+hose a little bit too wide for comfort in those conditions.

Another, possible problem with the Swift for some is the headgear: some can use it very loose, I couldn't, and I found the inverted U above my ears just about ready to cut them off - which wuold have been dreadful, since I need my ears in order to see : I wear prescription glasses with pretty high numbers, and that part above my ears is very sensitive. I have read at least one other email with a similar experience.

The sense of freedom about your face (Aura and Breeze) as opposed to the Swift's headgear material on your cheeks might also be a consideration.

O.

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