Re: Battery life N5 / Fast and slow mapping

[Guest guest]

It is all about the speed at which the processor runs whilst forming the input

to send to your implant. On Cochlear brand devices the strategies are called

" ACE(RE) " (high speed), " ACE " (slower speed), and " SPEAK " which mentions,

an older slow strategy. The slower speed maps are less power hungry. Here in the

UK, you receive a printout of your maps after every session.

Received wisdom had taught that the greater information input of high speed maps

gave a better result to those who can handle them (some cannot). I am now told

that lower speed mapping is back in favour, and was given a map to try, on which

the jury is still out..

Hope this helps.

> >

> > I get great life from the rechargeables on the N5, and great life from

> > the disposables on the Freedom. Why? Because I use and prefer a real

> > slow mapping strategy. It isn't for everyone, but I was going nuts until

> > they finally got the program to put SPEAK on the N5. I couldn't

> > understand much using ACE (which is the default mapping strategy on the

> > N5). There is another strategy, called CIS, which is very power hungry,

> > but some folks love it. So if you're not hearing the way you like, try

> > some other strategies.

> >

> > As pointed out, the audiologist's job is to get the best hearing

> > for YOU, not to put on what they think you need.

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, . It does clarify it. After you have tried the lower speed for a

while, do let us know the differences you observe. Even though it would apply

only to you the comparison would be interesting.

Bobbi

> > >

> > > I get great life from the rechargeables on the N5, and great life from

> > > the disposables on the Freedom. Why? Because I use and prefer a real

> > > slow mapping strategy. It isn't for everyone, but I was going nuts until

> > > they finally got the program to put SPEAK on the N5. I couldn't

> > > understand much using ACE (which is the default mapping strategy on the

> > > N5). There is another strategy, called CIS, which is very power hungry,

> > > but some folks love it. So if you're not hearing the way you like, try

> > > some other strategies.

> > >

> > > As pointed out, the audiologist's job is to get the best hearing

> > > for YOU, not to put on what they think you need.

> > >

> > >

> > > ____________________________________________________________

> > > Groupon & #8482 Official Site

> > > 1 ridiculously huge coupon a day. Get 50-90% off your city & #39;s best!

> > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4e6a9f41edb93400afbst01duc

> > >

> >

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