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That's the great thing about being in New Zealand, I get upgraded for free every 7 years. A pack of 50 batteries will cost me $30. But mine has rechargeable bat
by veb 9y ago
That's the great thing about being in New Zealand, I get upgraded for free every 7 years. A pack of 50 batteries will cost me $30. But mine has rechargeable batteries too if I need.
Surprised Japan doesn't do the same. However, maybe it's an Advanced Bionics thing - we can't get them on the public system here. I chose Med-el (the other option is Cochlear).
- sdrothrock 9y agoI'm on AB and my friend is on Cochlear; he's always amazed at the terrible service I get and the prices I pay. > I get upgraded for free every 7 years. I trade mine in for replacement (on my dime) because it's completely broken every 4-5 years. > A pack of 50 batteries will cost me $30 A single battery runs me around $200-300. My charger breaks all the time too, so that's another $100-200 depending on what's broken... how are you getting a pack of 50 for $30? What do you even do with 50 batteries? I have four that I cycle through (the big powercels) but that's because I apparently have thick skin/a thick skull and I only get 10 hours of use out of a battery rated for 20+. Edit: Oh -- misread! I thought you said you were on AB, but you've got a MedEl. I don't think I've ever actually seen those... they weren't even an option at Hopkins when I was going through the pre-screening. The two options I got were AB and Cochlear.
- veb 9y agoThat's odd, if it's completely broken before 7 years, then it's replaced under warranty for me. Still free. By batteries, I'm talking disposable batteries, not the rechargeable ones. So 50 will last me a while. I like the disposables best. This is mine: http://www.medel.com/int/sonnet http://www.medel.com/int/sonnet