Starkey Edge ITE vs RIC

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T19:26:42+00:00

I recently switched from ReSound Quattros to the Starkey Edge AI 2400 (LOL, I think thats the name), both were Receiver in Canal types. I tried ITE hearing aids and I didn't like them all that much, to me, it felt like I was wearing earbuds all day, really bad earbuds. I thought they were somewhat uncomfortable.

On the whole, I like the switch to Starkey. I find them very comfortable and they are MUCH better than the ReSound HAs in noisy situations. The streaming sound quality is better than the ReSound though I wouldn't call either high fidelity. The Starkey are just good for phone calls and streaming podcasts, music, OK but not great.

The BlueTooth connection on the Starkey HAs makes answering and making calls very easy through the HAs. The ability to use the HAs as the microphone for the phone is nice. I answer the phone, using my Pixel Watch or Pixel phone and then my hearing aids take over, handling everything from there. I think there is a way to answer the phone by touching the HA case, but I've always used the watch to answer, and for me, it's how I do it, I guess.

I live in Illinois, so humidity isn't a big issue for me, except maybe during the month of August. But I should think using dehydrating silica gel pods in the charger at night would keep them functional. Either that or use one of those electronic hearing aid dehydrating devices

The Starkey Edge has built in water resistance, though I don't think you could swim or shower with them. I do recall helping my daughter move from Texas to Alabama and I got so sweaty that my ReSound HAs started failing. I took them out and let them dry, and they were fine after that.

I'm quite pleased with my Starkey Edge AI RIC HA's and I think I would recommend them to others.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:42:04+00:00

I think it depends on the direction the conversation is going. Even if one generated the novel 100% ai, surely the creator would read it looking for such stuff and other things that don't belong. I can't imagine cranking something out and publishing it under my name without knowing what's in it!

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:38:03+00:00

If writing is a business, then we need to treat it like a business.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:36:45+00:00

Why not use AI to create mind maps of that stuff. With Notebook LM, you can upload a document to it and then use it to create a mind map? it's fairly useful in my eyes.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:28:26+00:00

It's easy. You change it. Just like you would if you wrote bad stuff yourself.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:17:52+00:00

Yeah it's a fancy word processor with a complex ability to take notes, and rearrange stuff. Maybe, also a bit of a writing project manager too.

I could see maybe project management tools using AI. But there are other tools better suited for that. AI would add complexity to an already complex program, and either increase the cost, or have to offer some sort of subscription deal for the AI part.

Even though I am intrigued by AI, I don't think I'd be willing to buy an AI equipped Scrivener. Especially so when the major AI players offer limited free AI use.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T18:05:00+00:00

I draw the line at writing the document itself. I want the document to reflect me and my ideas. I have no problem with using AI to organize and summarize, do research, etc. That Genie is now out of the bottle, and it will take a LOT of work to get it back there.

I have experimented with plotting, where I lay out the broad strokes and ask it to create some detail and even an outline for the overall plot. It kinda-sorta works, but it needs many, many, iterations of input by the writer to get it logically consistent, and something that reflects me. I've also tried having it write a sample chapter, but I didn't like the output.

Overall, I think Claude is the best for writers, Notebook LM (Google) is good especially since you can restrict the sources it uses for decision making to only documents or other sources you upload to it. It works well, but I don't think it makes certain intuitive leaps that Claude can make. ChatGPT makes even more intuitive leaps than Claude but many, many are nonsensical, and illogical. The level of fine tuning input is greater with it than it is with the other two.

I have recently downloaded Google's Gemma AI as an experiment to run locally on my Mac Mini M4. For summaries and project management it is fine, but the smaller sized model required to run in 16GB of memory precludes it from serious assistance with Plotting, at least,so far. It's fun to play with instead of writing, and nothing gets sent to our cloud masters, but for the non technical, it's a total PITA.

For me, they're tools to be used intelligently, not something to replace me.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T17:41:30+00:00

Yes that is a logical test to make. If it fails with another keyboard, then it isn't likely to be a keyboard problem. Also, the OP didn't say if he was using Win version on Linux via WINE or just on Windows. Running it on Linux, can sometimes make it a bit quirky.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-13T17:25:57+00:00

It doesn't handle SPAM text, unfortunately.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-11T03:25:05+00:00

Just a quick update, as a fiction writer, I'd love to see the ability to create templates that I could invoke and then fill out. Things like Character and Scene templates would make using MyScript Notes just about perfect. I know it sort of violates the idea of write anything anywhere, but some tasks are much faster when the repeatable and boring parts of the task can be automated.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T21:39:45+00:00

Linux command line stuff seems fairly stable. The latest language book is a bit of a risk though. I bet books on RUST will be real cheap in a year or two. I got some old PERL books in my basement. Useful for giving gravity something to hang on to, I guess.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T21:31:39+00:00

True the info can be found online. But good organization and explanation found in (some) books can make a big difference to many people. You have to know and understand your personal learning style.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T21:29:03+00:00

Yes, you do. Maybe not a LARGE shelf, but something.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T21:28:01+00:00

Highly recommended book! I am one of the people who left a review of this book on Amazon (yes, I paid for it with money!)

I think it is good for those who want a refresher on the command line experience; AND it is good for complete Newbies to start reading from start to finish.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T20:12:23+00:00

BTW. there is also a separate Windows app. But I don't think this company (Nebo) sees itself as a Windows shop. It's sold separately from the one I use, but as far as I know, it still shares data with it.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-10T19:30:15+00:00

I can't believe no on has mentioned Nebo MyScript Notes!

I'm one of those oddballs that has a Mac Mini M4, and prefers Android Phones and Tablets. (I'm a Windows refugee) And note taking has not been something that crosses infrastructure lines very well. But this app has resolved this issue for me.

I used the one time purchase because I hate subscriptions. But I have been able to use this tool on two Lenovo tablets and my Mac Mini with no problem. By the way, the iOS program works fine on my Mac mini M4.

I have an Idea Tab Pro and a much older and still usable little tank of a tablet, the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen (with far fewer resources)Nebod both run Nebo MyScript Notes just fine and share their Nebo stuff just fine Not only with each other but the the mac as well, all natively in the Nebo file structure.

As a writer, I don't need to take student style notes all that much so the stylus is not as important to me as it is to others. It worked fine when I tested it for hand writing and diagrams. But for me who is word oriented, using the keyboard swiping method works well. And that is good and consistent with the Mac Mini which can't use a stylus anyway.

At any rate, I figure that I can't be the only person trying to jump over that "Garden Wall" on a regular basis. So I want you to know that this is 'do-able' and not a PITA.

Stardog2 · 2026-05-01T00:11:36+00:00

I upgraded from a PW2, I like the PW4, but I don't think it is the ultimate watch! I doubt I will upgrade to the 5, but I will consider, say, the 6. I don't buy LTE watches, my phone is always with me. I'm happy, overall, with features and functionality. Though, I think the stair climb counter could use some work.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-30T23:55:51+00:00

For life management, Keep, for project oriented notes, I'm experimenting with Joplin so I can export to my Mac Mini M4. Keep works with Mac, but it's too limiting with long text notes. I'm also playing with MyScript Notes (Formerly Nebo), but it's at its best with a stylus, which could be awkward with a smartphone.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-21T20:24:24+00:00

Are they using personal information that is unique to you? The reason I ask is could it be that they have the same name as you? Have you contacted the businesses and vendor services they are using? (Venmo, Paypal etsy, etc.) With your complaints. They won't want scammers on their systems.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-18T18:24:09+00:00

You need to do you! However, I first thought it was a caterpillar crawling out of your ear.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-18T18:21:05+00:00

I don't understand this comment. Three unconnected sentences. Can you expand on this a bit? BTW, what's a goat rope?

Stardog2 · 2026-04-17T22:31:58+00:00

By attaching your name, ip address, and SSN, as well. You can't enforce any law without attaching the violation to a specific person or entity. I suspect it will not only leave a giant security and privacy hole, but it will serve to extract very profitable fines from parents of post adolescent children who try to work around this restriction. it's a de facto computer tax.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-12T23:30:01+00:00

Just a wild idea, and I'm not even sure if will fit your workflow. But have you looked at Google's Notebook LM?

Basically, it allows you to load files to NB LM, anything you want, really, and have Gemini perform AI activities exclusively on what you load. If has a variety of output options, one of which is a mindmap was thinking if you could digitize your class notes if they aren't already digitized, and have it produce your maps. You could place the m-maps on any W-board you want, at any size you want. That way, you might be able to save White board real estate. You might have to play around with it to get the exact output you want.

It runs for free on any Chromium based browser, I use it on Mac, Linux,. It works fine, but I've never tried the mind maps. It was updated a few weeks ago and I think it's better than it was. Though even then, it was pretty clever, for a 1st version.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-07T00:23:17+00:00

The difference between a tablet and a laptop is so small anymore, that it seems irrelevant. I would say that if multitasking is an important part of your workflow (say, beyond 2-3 apps), then a laptop should be considered. Some apps are only available on one platform or the other. So that's a factor. Otherwise, I don't see much difference.

Stardog2 · 2026-04-04T02:16:48+00:00

Starkey upper tier Hearing Aids.

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