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==Oximeters==
A pulse oximeters measures the level of oxygen saturation of the blood by shining a light through the skin, usually at the finger. Standalone pulse oximeters are available from Amazon for less than $100. Two popular oximeters are an unbranded model for $45 [http://www.amazon.com/Finger-Pulse-Oximeter-SM-110-Carry-Wrist/dp/B003TJH3LI Finger Pulse Oximeter SM-110] and the $100 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CAPUWY Nonin GO<SUB>2</SUB>]. (I purchased the SM-110 and I'm very pleased with it.)
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===AltoLab===
[[AltoLab]] uses a stack of AltoMixers, with each AltoMixer diluting the oxygen to provide the equivalent of 5,000 ft. The AltoLab system also requires a CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubber which has to be replaced and lasts 2-3 hours. The running costs would be $10-15 per hour, but you can buy the CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubber in bulk, reducing the cost down to $1 per hour; see [[AltoLab]] for details. http://www.altolab-usa.com/
* The elite kit is $850 and contains 8 AltoMixers giving 5,000-40,000 ft of elevation, 12 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 24 hours of usage, a pulse oximeter [[Pulse Oximeter]] and the masks. * The performance kit is $580 and contains 6 AltoMixers giving 5,000-30,000 ft of elevation, 6 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 12 hours of usage, a pulse oximeter [[Pulse Oximeter]] and the masks.
* The starter kit is $190 and contains 3 AltoMixers giving 5,000-15,000 ft of elevation, 2 silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) proving 4 hours of usage, and the masks.
* Replacement silos (CO<SUB>2</SUB> scrubbers) are $22
===AltiPower===
AltiPower uses a system that removes the CO<SUB>2</SUB> from the exhaled air that is then rebreathed. It is not clear how long the cartridges last, or what altitude is achieved. The system appears equivalent to AltoLab, but significantly more expensive. http://www.altipower.com
* AltiPower Pro Kit, $1,000. Comes with 2 cartridges and [[Pulse Oximeter ]]
* Replacement cartridges $100 each, $300 for four
* MAG-10 with tent, $3,050
* MAG-10 with mask, $2,800
* MAG-10 with mask, [[Pulse Oximeter (to measure blood oxygen saturation)]], $2,900
===Hypoxico===
Hypoxico systems is an established manufacturer. The prices shown below were what I was quoted in 2009. There are no published prices on http://www.hypoxico.com/ but some prices are shown at http://www.bikemania.biz/Altitude_Trainers_s/185.htm
===GO2Altitude===
GO2Altitude focuses on systems for intermittent hypoxic training rather than sleep systems and appear to use a semi-permeable membrane technique. The cheapest system is their One Person / Portable.
* One Person / Portable 2010, $5,990 (6,500 delivered). Provides 21,000 ft and comes with pulse oximeter[[Pulse Oximeter]], PC software and hoses/masks
==See Also==
* [[Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure]] and [[Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure 101]]
* [[AltoLab]]
* [[Pulse Oximeter]]
==References==