great software with poor cable
June 28, 2008
 (4 out of 5) by Chan C, --
"I like the data management software. However the cable is com port connection. My PC doesn't have com port. I have to find a USB to Serial Converter to solve problem. also have to test from com1-com6. I found out my com4 work. I suggest the cable made in USB 2.0 instead of still using serial com port connection. So The speed of data transfering from CPAP to PC with faster and no need to test com1-com8. It will be more convenient for users."
|
Excellent software - Outdated hardware
May 29, 2008
(4 out of 5) by Robert T, OK
"The Silverlining software is an excellent addition to the Puritan Bennett 420e APAP. It has allowed me to greatly improve my therapy by narrowing pressure rates and seeing the results graphed in terms of apneas, hypopneas, etc. I have been able to have an average pressure of 8-9, rather than the the 11 I used to have in my CPAP. For anyone who wants to make their therapy the best it can be and who wants to monitor their therapy, it's crucial.
The one down side is that it comes only with a serial cable, which most newer computers no longer use. You have to buy a serial to USB adapter, which will run you an extra $30. It's time the manufacturer dropped the serial cable and provided a USB cable."
|
Silverlining software
May 28, 2008
(3 out of 5) by Gregory B, San Francisco, CA
"The software works quite well, and comes with three manuals - a waste of paper and shipping there, as each manual applies to a different model in the CPAP range. The manuals are also on the disk as PDFs, so it seems wasteful to include hard copies. The instructions are clumsily translated from French, but are quite detailed. What would be more helpful is an explanation of what the terms used actually mean. For example, what is the "runs" statistic meant to tell us? The software should come with a USB, not an obsolete serial connector. The software works quite well, in an archaic pre-Windows kind of way. I bought it because I am using my CPAP in Auto-Adjusting mode, and this is the only way to know what it is actually doing through the night. The software tells me that, and gives other useful information. CPAP parameters can also be set with the software, which is obviously much easier than manipulating the device directly with the buttons.
I am glad that I bought it, to get at the CPAP data, but the product could be substantially improved and updated."
|
Silverlining Software
May 09, 2008
(4 out of 5) by Philip Y, Waxhaw, NC
"Silverlining software for Puritan Benett data capable cpap machines provides more information than any other manufacturers compliance and therapy tracking software and is certainly easier to find and purchase. The interface is not very intuitive, but with the help of the knowledgeable people on cpaptalk.com, I was able to access nightly information on apneas, snore, leak, and pressure. For newer computers, a USB to 9 pin serial adapter cable is a must for installation."
|
super
March 17, 2008
(5 out of 5) by Rolf R, Ohrdruf,
"SilverLining 3.10 Data Management Software, SilverLining 3.10 Clinical Kit with software, 6' download cable and manuals"
|
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 14 cpap.com customers. 
