Changing machines........what to ask for

I'm seeing my cpap doc tomorrow and I'm going to ask for a script for a new machine.
I think I want the Resmed S9 that has the apap function also (although I've used only cpap function for 6 years now).
What should I ask for? I think there are several different versions of this machine.
I'll get the humidifier of course. I'm not sure the heated hose is necessary, so I probably won't want that.
Anything else I should be sure to have him write on the prescription?

Also........I'm a little concerned that the Resmed S9 has been out a long time. Is this a bad thing......to order something that is probably/maybe going to change soon?
Thanks for your help with this!

The S9 that has the APAP function...there are 2 models
The Escape Auto and the Autoset.

You don't want the Escape Auto...the data that it collects is extremely limited...doesn't even give a leak rate.
The model names are easily seen on the top of the blower unit up by the LCD screen.
So you want to see "AutoSet" up by the on/off button

We don't have any idea when the next series of ResMed machines will be released.
I know we all like the idea of the latest and greatest but since we have no way to know when...I look at it this way.
I get tried and true now and all the bugs and problems that always seems to come with the latest and greatest have been sorted out by the time I got my "new" machine.
When the S9 was first released...it had its share of bugs and problems.

Thanks for your help Pugsy!

I love my auto set! It's quiet and very reliable. Never had any problem in the 6 years I have had mine - it's a great travel machine too, very lightweight.

Thanks sleeplessinaz. I think I'm going to get it this week.

When did the S9 Autoset first come out?
(damn) DME told me only Escape and Elite were available in April 2010.

chunkyfrog wrote:When did the S9 Autoset first come out?
(damn) DME told me only Escape and Elite were available in April 2010.

i got my first in August of that year. Then another one in June of the next year. (First-year bugs out the wazoo.)

I just picked up my new S9 Autoset today. I would not be afraid to buy one now based on whether or not it will be replaced with the latest greatest thing. If you need a new machine now and you're eligible, go for it.