C-Arm Choices: OEC 9800 v 9600

[MedZeppelin]

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Hello, I'm looking into purchasing/leasing a refurbished C-arm and wondered if anyone had opinions on the image quality and resolution of the OEC 9800 vs. 9600? I'm on a tight budget. Thanks! MZ

 

[lobelsteve]

Tight budgets and image quality do no go together.
The most important thing to get with either machine is a service package that includes 24 hr machine replacement while your OEC is down for repairs.

Lost revenue because the C is broken is more costly than more money up front.

 

[brori]

There are other options out there, including brands with USB ports for easy image storing.

 

[pptllc]

Lease the best technology you can find like Seimens varic, Ziehm vision or Phillips pulsera with the orthoplus.

 

[mondocomputerma]

The 9800 is clearly better than the 9600. I has four times the resolution (1000 x 1000 lines vs 512 x 512 lines)

The price of used 9800's should come down soon since the 9900 is out in all versions now.

 

[dc2md]

The most important thing to get with either machine is a service package that includes 24 hr machine replacement while your OEC is down for repairs.

Lost revenue because the C is broken is more costly than more money up front.

great point Steve!!

 

[Jcm800]

Hello, I'm looking into purchasing/leasing a refurbished C-arm and wondered if anyone had opinions on the image quality and resolution of the OEC 9800 vs. 9600? I'm on a tight budget. Thanks! MZ

i dont like either. I think you get what you pay for. Phillips Pulsea!

 

[MedZeppelin]

Thanks for the advice. I'm now comparing a lease on a Refurb. OEC 9800 to a newer Philips Pulsera. Another option would be to cut my costs more by going with a Refurb OEC 9600. Is is wiser to get the best image quality (Pulsera/9800) or keep costs low (9600) when starting a new practice?
Thanks...

 

[Jcm800]

Thanks for the advice. I'm now comparing a lease on a Refurb. OEC 9800 to a newer Philips Pulsera. Another option would be to cut my costs more by going with a Refurb OEC 9600. Is is wiser to get the best image quality (Pulsera/9800) or keep costs low (9600) when starting a new practice?
Thanks...

better image. You will be mad later. Spend a few extra bucks up front. try to lease to own, something that is economic middle ground.