Having read this thread I have to agree with most people that choice should play a big part when choosing a pump. I was lucky enough to be given that choice just over 4 years ago and I choose Medtronic. I felt that the integrated CGM was a good thing as it sort of future proofed it knowing that I would be stuck with my pump for 4 years.
Well today I gladly upgraded to the 640G and already I am loving it. Given the choice today I think I would still choose Medtronic, in my opinion they are probably the best there is currently.
I have tried the CGM but only for a 6 month period as I cant afford to self fund but was lucky enough to get support for the trial via my DSN and although comments above have been dismissive of more than 6-7 days use I can confirm that I regularly achieved 10-12 days out of one sensor, the longest being 14 days and that's on the newer Enlight sensors with the older transmitter that came in the starter pack. The new 640G has a completely new transmitter (looks the same but has a letter "G" on it) so I will be interested to see how long I can get the 1 free sensor that came with my new pump to last.
One last thing, customer support!!! again I have found Medtronic to be 1st Class, nothing is too small an issue for them to help you with and there reps are outstanding. They also supply a loan pump to takek on Holidays so you have a spare, all free of charge. I can't comment if other manufactures do this but its the attention to detail that counts for me.
Just in case anyone is worried I. I do not work for or have any connection to Medtronic other than being a user of an Insulin pump and yes I love it