I'm confused, is this the newest model? I thought the newest model was the Hero and the halo was the older version.
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Not 100% but I think it's the exact same thing. I believe they had to change the name to hero so I guess the halo is the "older" model.
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How many newer models are there than this one. I am confused as to which is the newest?
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Hi, The Hero is the newest model. I am not certain that much, if anything has changed in features, except possibly this. I believe one of the features is that if the monitor has to vibrate to stimulate the baby more than twice within a short period of time the alarm will go off even if the baby is breathing. I did a good bit of research before buying the monitor and I couldn't find that feature with the halo. It may be the same, but I couldn't find the feature listed in its description. We have been using the monitor for two months now and love it. We did have one false alarm after changing the brand of diapers we were using. The diapers became looser as they got wetter through the night. What I discovered though due to that heart stopping incident is that the alarm worked even though the baby was swinging. (early on we needed to swing her at times to get her to sleep) Since the monitor is a motion detector I did not think it would work properly while the child was in motion, but it did.
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This is the upgraded model, Not sure if it was "legal" to switch out a model like this and keep all the reviews for the older model... But this is really just an evolution of the previous model. They beefed up the platform that holds the build plate, added a cover for the top and front, and larger guides are being used for the Z axis. All of this is good stuff since the previous model was a little weak in these areas. The controller software has been changed to the Sailfish version which is much more user friendly since it is built from the ground up instead of a rehashed Makerbot Firmware.
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Sorry I cant give you a good answer, could just be that the Total 5000 is a newer model, but I do have the Ultimate one and love it.
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I bought this before then so I wouldn't know for sure. It's likely still the prior version. I'd assume they'd list a new version as another product.
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it was the new version when I received it. I also wanted the old one. The picture is not accurate.
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Hi Chris, great question.. i was getting email from support@halo-direct.com. Try it or click on contact us on the website. You can also ask amazon customer service, if it helps.
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It is the only one I know of that came out recently. There may some newer ones, but they were more expensive than this model.
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Dont worry about the halo, you will get use to it. Its actually pretty cool and the picture still is well worth it. I got mine last night and do not regret it!!
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Bob....I have no idea ! There are so many models out now that I have not been able to figure out which is the newest ! I do know however, that is as good as you can get. I have one and it does everything I want and need !
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the old one, not the lightning or whatever the new smaller one is. its the 30 pin old school
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So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
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Well I heard two things about that. First the HLT5687S had a halo issue on some of the model and it looks like that is fixed in the HTL5687SAX. Second I heard that the HLT5687SAX is manufactured in America. Don't know if thats true or not.
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Not sure I understand your question. I didn't 't think this was a new model
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The Ultimate is the newest version. It is designed well and seems to be a bit of an upgrade. Get the Ultimate, it is rock-solid and a real bargain.
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The picture is clearly the new model. This is misleading if people are getting the older model. The current model is a significant improvement. This posting should be reported to Amazon, as the picture is luring people into thinking this is the current model.