[JediSkipdogg]

Is it just me or is that meter the size of the Ultra Smart with only the functionality of the Ultra 2?

That seems like a huge disappointment to me as a lifelong Lifescan customer.

[Keezheekoni]

It's disappointing to me to, Kevin. I talked with the Lifescan rep at the expo last weekend and he gave me the impression that it was a fully functioning UltraSmart, with the wireless capability for Paradigm pumps. As you noticed, it is basically just a big Ultra2.

[shiftzor]

It requires coding like the ultra2, I think they basically cut features to make it "economical" and rushed it to market, that is just a guess since they did drop their own meter. Still it is their first attempt at merging the ultra technology with their own, so hopefully new revisions of the model will improve. I do like the concept, now all I need is a pump .

[Coppernob]

I too got the "We're sorry" message but I just tried several times and finally got the info that it had shipped yesterday! Keep trying guys - it may just be a hiccup in the system

[JediSkipdogg]

Originally Posted by Keezheekoni

It's disappointing to me to, Kevin. I talked with the Lifescan rep at the expo last weekend and he gave me the impression that it was a fully functioning UltraSmart, with the wireless capability for Paradigm pumps. As you noticed, it is basically just a big Ultra2.

My understanding was it was the Ultra 2 with the link. That's what I had been told. And basically that's what it is, but redesigned.

Originally Posted by shiftzor

It requires coding like the ultra2, I think they basically cut features to make it "economical" and rushed it to market, that is just a guess since they did drop their own meter. Still it is their first attempt at merging the ultra technology with their own, so hopefully new revisions of the model will improve. I do like the concept, now all I need is a pump .

Actually, if they took just the Ultra 2 or the Ultra Smart and added the RF technology to it with no other changes they could have had the product approved in less than 30 days. Minor changes to an item get fast approval. What they did here that took them so long is they essentially made an entirely new meter for use with the Link technology. And as you pointed out, it still requires coding. I still have not heard of Lifescan dropping coding anytime soon, which would be extremely nice since most other companies are now doing it or puttinga the coding technology in the strip to reduce innacuracies.

[memphismike]

I am happy to see the Ultralink is being shipped. The UPS tracking site for mine only shows that MM has printed a barcode label for shipment. UPS has not yet scanned this package. This might explain why a 3 day select package "shipped" last Monday is not here yet. Don't hold your breath until you actually see scans at UPS locations.

[Gordonm]

Is the coding a big deal. I usually get my strips 900 at a time and they are all the same code. When it pops up every 25 strips I just press OK. Not a big deal. I also don't think the size is a big deal. I mean you still have to carry the strips and a poker to get the blood. I have one of the smaller ones and with the other stuff it is only about 25% smaller. I'll welcome the link to the pump. This takes the most time to load in the BG readings. The size and coding for me is not a big deal.

I still have not been able to get through to anyone yet at MM. Maybe it is a weekend crew and they are short staffed.

[pegasus]

Originally Posted by solox316

That's great to hear! Did you talk to someone at Minimed to confirm?

I wonder if the sensor users will be able to use it to link, or if it will take each reading as a calibration... Doesn't seem like it would be any different unless the pump software changes... Anyone know for sure?

I'm afraid I don't know what the difference is. Does the calibration issue matter if you're not using a sensor?

I got the message that mine has shipped. Then I went to check a 2nd time so I could figure out when to expect it and I got the "sorry but" message. I figured out that I had typed in extra spaces after my first and last name. When I took those out, I got the shipping info again.

And now what about all those free Ultra minis we're getting

[Funnygrl]

It's a BIG ultra 2 with NO backlight! I also will kind of miss the matching color.

[Funnygrl]

Originally Posted by pegasus

Does the calibration issue matter if you're not using a sensor?

No- it's just a sensor issue.

[pegasus]

Originally Posted by Funnygrl

No- it's just a sensor issue.

Thanks; much appreciated.

[jimbob]

mine is in transit on the truck now. WooHoo! Anytime I can get a new meter, no matter how many I have, it's always exciting even after 13 years.

[Keezheekoni]

Wah. My shipment was changed to Wednesday from today...that's what I get for going on vacation I guess.

[Jan B]

Received mine today! It's really pretty; hopefully it works great too. Like Funnygrl said, I'll miss the matching purple (purple pump) a little, but this is very nice looking and has the holder for the bigger bottle of strips.

Better case too and the meter is firmly held in the case.

[pegasus]

And today I got the letter from Minimed announcing that it's coming. But my DF friends told me first!

Thanks, everyone!