| CTS-285 Portable Linear Ultrasound Scanner |
This is a convex /linear scanner that uses very old technology ANALOG (20 years old) that is mostly used today for veterinary applications. Some resellers of this unit sell into the human imaging market for obstetrical and abdominal scanning.
Dealer Price: $2,250 - Includes Convex Probe Optional Probes: Dealer Price $800-$1,200
(Includes: Linear/Vaginal/Microconvex)
True Market Value:
(What you should pay) of Unit with Convex Probe: $2,600
Optional Probes: True Market Value: $1,200-$1,500
PROS: Cheap
CONS: Poor image quality, Analog, Old technology, No ultrasound acoustic data is available, Extremely Poor user manual, No human clinical validation of human measurement software is available.
Warranty:
Reseller responsible for warranty, spare parts come from China, May have to wait a long time if repairs/parts are required. Unit will likely have to be shipped to a service center if repairs are required. No on-site service available.
Suggestions:
There are several portable black and white scanners from other manufacturers available with much better image quality and service in your area.
Do your homework before you buy!
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| CTS-385 Portable Linear/Convex Ultrasound Scanner |
This model is a convex /linear scanner, again uses old technology (ANALOG) with marginal image quality for human scanning. This unit is also available as model CTS-385V for veterinary use.
Dealer Price: $2,500 - Includes Convex Probe Optional Probes: Dealer Price: $1,000-$1,200 (Includes: Linear/Vaginal/Microconvex)
True Market Value:
(What you should pay) of Unit with Convex Probe: $2,900
Optional Probes: True Market Value: $1,200-$1,500
PROS: Cheap
CONS: Marginal image quality, Non-Digital Beam former, old technology (ANALOG), No ultrasound acoustic data is available, Extremely Poor user manual, No human clinical validation of human measurement software is available.
Warranty:
Reseller responsible for warranty, spare parts come from China, May have to wait a long time if repairs/parts are required. Unit will likely have to be shipped to a service center if repairs are required. No on-site service available.
Suggestions:
There are several portable black and white scanners from other manufacturers available with much better image quality and service in your area.
Do your homework before you buy!
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| CTS-485 Linear Performance Ultrasound Scanner |
This is a convex/linear scanner very similar to CTS-385, once again is old technology (ANALOG) with marginal image quality. Also available as CTS-485V for veterinary applications.
Dealer Price: $3,300 - Includes Convex Probe Optional Probes: Dealer Price: $1,000-$1,200 (Includes: Linear/Vaginal/Microconvex)
True Market Value:
(What you should pay) of Unit with Convex Probe: $3,800
Optional Probes: True Market Value: $1,200-$1,500
PROS: Cheap
CONS: Marginal image quality, Non-Digital Beam former, old technology (ANALOG), No ultrasound acoustic data is available, Extremely Poor user manual, No human clinical validation of human measurement software is available.
Warranty:
Reseller responsible for warranty, spare parts come from China, May have to wait a long time if repairs/parts are required. Unit will likely have to be shipped to a service center if repairs are required. No on-site service available.
Suggestions:
There are several portable black and white scanners from other manufacturers available with much better image quality and service in your area.
Do your homework before you buy!
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