I've selected the google search engine in any browser I currently use as I find it retrieves the most relevant searches for what "I" am after. If Yandex did what I was after, I'd probably give it a shot. Currently not.
In theory that's great, but the truth of the matter is the bluetooth earpieces are huge and look rather nerdy! (ya I know, this is/. where 99% of the readership probably fits that description!) You would also be amazed at the difference it takes to process an audio signal with devices specifically geared to hearing. I know that if I only wear one device, I can tell that there is a slight difference between the normal hearing ear and the one containing the hearing aid. Can you imagine the delay going from a bluetooth headset, being processed by an iPod, then sent back the headset? All of you would look like that guy off of the old Police Academy movies that had the ability to make his mouth move like he was recorded in an Asian movie, with the audio replaced by English.
finally most people don't notice the fact I am wearing hearing aids, and I don't need to carry around a comparatively bulky MP3 player.
I have a similar problem to you. A few years back I purchased some siemens units at a hearing aid clinic. They cost me $5400 for the pair! About 2 months later my dad purchased the same set - from Costco. The part that got me is he paid $2400, literally for exactly the same set! By the way, batteries are about $10 for 30 at Costco as well.
Finally, at least if you are in Canada, you can claim them on your taxes as medical expenses.
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I've selected the google search engine in any browser I currently use as I find it retrieves the most relevant searches for what "I" am after. If Yandex did what I was after, I'd probably give it a shot. Currently not.
In theory that's great, but the truth of the matter is the bluetooth earpieces are huge and look rather nerdy! (ya I know, this is /. where 99% of the readership probably fits that description!) You would also be amazed at the difference it takes to process an audio signal with devices specifically geared to hearing. I know that if I only wear one device, I can tell that there is a slight difference between the normal hearing ear and the one containing the hearing aid. Can you imagine the delay going from a bluetooth headset, being processed by an iPod, then sent back the headset? All of you would look like that guy off of the old Police Academy movies that had the ability to make his mouth move like he was recorded in an Asian movie, with the audio replaced by English.
finally most people don't notice the fact I am wearing hearing aids, and I don't need to carry around a comparatively bulky MP3 player.
I have a similar problem to you. A few years back I purchased some siemens units at a hearing aid clinic. They cost me $5400 for the pair! About 2 months later my dad purchased the same set - from Costco. The part that got me is he paid $2400, literally for exactly the same set! By the way, batteries are about $10 for 30 at Costco as well. Finally, at least if you are in Canada, you can claim them on your taxes as medical expenses.
Stupidity is not a defense. Suck it up sweetheart.
Living in Canada as well, why worry about Telus being the telco provider? You have a few other options here... 1. Rogers http://www.rogers.ca/ 2. Vonage http://www.vonage.ca/ 3. Shaw Digital Phone http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/ProductsServices/DigitalP hone/
Good luck.