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Permalink Reply by Dave S on March 26, 2009 at 2:07pm

Late to this thread, but can't say I'm sorry to see them go. When they first came out they had some really nice features and forced minimed to upgrade their aged software, but I've had too many problems with their refurbished replacement pumps dying on me. I'd bet that their poor QC cost them a lot of money in the long run - I'm on my fifth pump in four years.

Thankfully I am just in the process of switching to an animas ping, so I shouldn't be stuck with the Cozmo for too long.

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Permalink Reply by Louis on March 26, 2009 at 6:33pm

Ok ay I just got my pump in october 08, after lots of research. I love my Cozmore, no extra blood sugar monitor to haul around, So now I'm like a parent who just adopted a new child to find out that the child is going to leave me.

Ok so we can cry about it, or maybe the other pump companies will take up where Cozmore left off.
Add in the cool features into their pumps and lure us to them by giving us what we wanted in the first place.

We must organize and lobby the other pump companies to buy Cozmore and go from there.

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Permalink Reply by Kristeen on March 27, 2009 at 9:41am

I'm glad I got it when I did, 10 days before the announcement. I'm not too worried about it. I have no insurance and have done this out-of-pocket. I get a kick out of people who are stressing about not being able to get a new pump for 5 years instead of 4 because of insurance. If you want/need one you will find a way to pay.

By the time I'm ready for a new pump, who knows what will be available.

I think the cozmo is the best choice for any "techie". Most MM users I know are not into or are intimidated by technology like smartphones, pda's etc. They want the simplest, easiest pump. The cozmo users I know are all of the younger generations.

I thought about trying to return it like I heard others doing but I really didn't have a second choice.

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia F. on March 27, 2009 at 9:46am

I'm the minority here in your MM statement. I'm a programmer, with a smart phone and am considered a techie. I have always chosen MM over Coz due to size.

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Permalink Reply by Kristeen on March 27, 2009 at 9:49am

I have to agree with the size part but the tech/ease of use won out over vanity.

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Permalink Reply by drewgolden on March 27, 2009 at 11:47am

Not at all; I have been a Unix developer for 10+ years, and have worked in middleware and messaging.

The pump decision was easy for me; I liked the way mine works, I wanted the ability to upgrade to CGMS and I wanted one less thing to carry.

I looked at Coz and found it a little thick, but I liked the clip on meter. But MM won my business - they had the wireless meter (which I do not use) and CGMS. Their UI is dumbed down, no doubt - but I really don't want to have to spend a great deal of time under the hood programming my pump.

Hopefully, MM with release some "Coz" features to attract them - I would love to see the easy UI - and then a more complex/programmable UI with the cozmore features.

No doubt, J&J crushed the market with their color screens and wireless meter based control system - also very attractive features.

Market may be shrinking, but we still have good choices.

drew

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Permalink Reply by drewgolden on March 27, 2009 at 11:48am

I 100% agree, I am a Unix head at work, and prefer Macs at home because they are simpler, and easier for me to support.

drew

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia F. on March 27, 2009 at 1:43pm

I was waiting for you Dave! I tried not to kick and scream and let my pregnancy hormones write for me. But THANK YOU for typing what I wanted to say but couldn't say it properly.

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on March 27, 2009 at 5:14pm

Different strokes for different folks :)

I use both Cozmo and Minimed (I'm switching back and forth). Both are good pumps. There are some features that I prefer on one. Other features that I prefer on the other.

So I believe that I could even say different strokes for "the same folk".

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on March 28, 2009 at 9:35am

I am 18, almost 19, and I am definitely 'tech savvy'....but you are right; I picked MM because it was simple. These are insulin pumps, not Ipods. A pump, is a pump, is a pump, they all deliver insulin, and that is all I wanted...something reliable that would deliver insulin. 95% of the time all I do with my pump is bolus, or tweak basals. The rest of the time it just sits there. Animas had too many bells and whistles, too much scrolling and button pushing etc. Also I heard the screen is great inside, but terrible outside…I am outside quite often.

I actually liked Cozmo, the way the screen looked, how it worked, even the cell phone design etc. However, I had heard through the grapevine that things were not looking good for the company (in February), so I picked what I felt was the next best choice(for me) the MM. Cozmo may not be my pump of choice, but I am still very sad to see it go. I think having multiple competing pumps on the market forces these companies to innovate and improve.

Honestly, I don't understand why anyone needs to defend their choice of pump. MM is not 'caveman' technology, but yes, it is so simple a caveman could do it(sorry, couldn’t resist, that commercial is stuck in my head). It is a great pump, I love it….but they are all great pumps. I just don’t understand why there seems to be ‘competition’ between pumps and its users. These aren’t cars and which one is the fastest, they are medical devices.

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Permalink Reply by George Davis on April 3, 2009 at 8:53pm

I used my first Cozmo for 5 years, and received my second one in January 09- - - - I am not of the younger generation! I'm a very young 72.

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Permalink Reply by Angie on March 27, 2009 at 12:35pm

I am new to pumping but I trust my parents and I believe they trust My Doctor. He told us about the MM as well as Cozmore and Animas when we were all making the decision of what pump would be the best choice for me.My choice was the Cozmore because I liked the colors but I was out voted. I remember he told us he did not think The MM was our best choice. So If I am not out of line I must respectfully disagree with you that MM is the best money can buy.Got to go I'm in the library.

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