The E57 errors just mean that you've put blood on the test strip too soon... Its only a case of turning off.. Not pumps fault that you didn't wait for the 'apply sample' info when testing.
As for cartridge size. I get mine tomorrow and think that although I'm a bit miffed off with smaller size, it is now only a case of dropping in a new cartridge.. No faffing around with loading cartridges. So what difference is it going to make when we have to do sets anyway?
The best thing about accucheck is the smaller increments for basals.. (The best from all pumps), the best ability for programming times for basals-will be every15 mins and the best remote control.
I dislike thought of cartridge smaller and possibly shorter length tubes from the 100cm I have. However, I know Accuchek have the best customer service, and the best fine detail with their basals, bolus's and remotes so I am able to think beyond increased cartridge changing.
It wasn't an E57 error, it was a differing fault that happened when brining the remote out of sleep not attempting a blood test, it was well documented at Burgess Hill which is why they were happy to replace the meter.
It often wouldn't turn back on and you had to remove batteries, reinsert them and then hold down the power key for 10 seconds, then reset time etc. Although I have been caught out applying samples too early as well ha, but as you say that's my fault not the remote.
I do agree the team at Burgess Hill are top notch, never had an issue with customer service and they would be a hard act to beat.
I like the larger cartridges and that I can get a week out of a reservoir and only having to do tubing once a week I'm a bit of a green freak and it seems wasteful to be changing tubing and cartridges over more, I already feel guilty about the amount of packaging and **** that I generate as a Type 1 ha.
I don't see the prefilled cartridges as a selling point to be honest, I never had issues with air bubbles and it took me two minutes to do a change over without pre filled cartridges. Just seems like a way for Roche to make some more money! For those who struggled with filling of cartridges I imagine the prefilled will be great.
The fully functional remote on the combo is good though, best remote of any pump. Just make sure you keep the batteries fresh and use lithium ones. I used it loads at first, then just found my self using the pump more and more as it was quicker. Again this is a personal thing.
I don't mean to suggest the insight is a poor pump it's not, neither is the combo, I think they are the best pumps out there, probably better than the vibe, but they aren't the best for me as I don't want to shell out for a separate CGM receiver and the vibe does everything I need it's also waterproof (Shame about the 200U cartridge).
I was just a little underwhelmed with the insight, I think the insight has been 6 years in development and had heard great things about it and It just seemed like a prettier smaller combo to me.