Expensive relative to what? Let's say you do fixed-cost software development and you know that you can get 5% more done when you sleep well. If your goal is to earn $50/hour, then you'd pay for the device in about seven months. I use a CPAP, and I bet the co-pays alone for the sleep studies to determine that I needed it exceeded $400.
*Presuming you could train yourself to sleep sufficiently better to work 5% better (in whatever units better is)
"Presuming you could train yourself to sleep sufficiently better to work 5% better (in whatever units better is)"
That's the thing, I know I wouldn't be able to presume that - trying something like this out would be an experiment for me, and I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on an experiment. Still, it's a very cool concept, and if a had a testimonial from a friend I would be more tempted.
My wife pointed it out to me. It's kind of a light-weight version of the huge wiring harness they attach to you when you get a sleep study. I'm tempted as well.
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Expensive relative to what? Let's say you do fixed-cost software development and you know that you can get 5% more done when you sleep well. If your goal is to earn $50/hour, then you'd pay for the device in about seven months. I use a CPAP, and I bet the co-pays alone for the sleep studies to determine that I needed it exceeded $400.
*Presuming you could train yourself to sleep sufficiently better to work 5% better (in whatever units better is)
"Presuming you could train yourself to sleep sufficiently better to work 5% better (in whatever units better is)"
That's the thing, I know I wouldn't be able to presume that - trying something like this out would be an experiment for me, and I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on an experiment. Still, it's a very cool concept, and if a had a testimonial from a friend I would be more tempted.
I agree with you -- the risk-adjusted rate of return may not be so good.
Are you buying one of these? I'm really tempted.
My wife pointed it out to me. It's kind of a light-weight version of the huge wiring harness they attach to you when you get a sleep study. I'm tempted as well.
I wonder if there is any first-hand user experience out there. The short summary of clinical trials looks very promising so far.
You can check out what two users have said on their blogs about Zeo here: http://bit.ly/DxKdF and here: http://bit.ly/okzE2
Or you can let us know if you have any questions in particular on twitter - @Zeology
Hope this helps, -Derek@Zeo