RE: Cochlear CI's being water-resistant, sweat proof?

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Cochlear's N5 (CP810) *did* hold the record for the most water-resistant

processor until quite recently. That title now goes to the upcoming Neptune

by Advanced Bionics, a tiny BWP, due this fall in some markets. The Water

resistance/proof qualities are stated as IP (Ingress Protection) ratings,

with higher numbers better. IP ratings:

http://www.ezscreen.com/ip_ratings.htm

Here's the IP ratings for the processors mentioned here:

Cochlear Freedom: IP44

Cochlear CP810 : IP57 (with rechargeable battery - IP44 with disposable

batteries)

AB Neptune : IP68

Bob

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

hlaasdan

Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 9:50 PM

Subject: Cochlear CI's being water-resistant, sweat proof?

Hello everyone,

That although I hope to upgrade to the N5 sometime in the near future.

However, I'm still currently using the Freedom.

And am wondering to what extent is the Freedom water-resistant or sweat

proof?

That although I wouldn't necessarily swim with the Freedom, however I'm

wondering is it okay to lie down with it under the sun at a beach or at a

pool. Whereas I sometime sweat in the process?

I'm also aware that the N5 is supposedly the world's most water-resistant

sound processor. What about the Freedom?

And what has your experience been like with your Freedom or N5 in such

situations?

Thanks!

Dan