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Wife says I have sleep apnea. Did the sleep test and they say I need the CPAP machine. Haven't talked to my doc yet.

I've started exercising to lose some weight.

The CPAP folks said I haven't met my deductible yet, so I'm paying out of pocket. It's about $550 and $10 a month to rent the machine. If I buy it out right, it's $1,200. I don't know what make or model the machine is but have a call into them to ask.

I looked on line and the prices range from $350 to $900 for new machines. Any reason why I shouldn't buy online? I talked the sleep study center and they talked to my doctor. They feel it's worth it to rent because you get support etc. The online machines have 2 year warranties, but no support. I feel the sleep study center and CPAP supplier are in cahoots with each other, but that's just my guess.

So, any thoughts as to buy or rent? What make, models and info am I looking for?