508 vs. 512

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Except for the following, Does 512 have any other advantages compared to 508?

- Newer Technology
- .05 unit basal rate
- ParadigmLink
- BolusWizard
- ParadigmPAL
- Smaller size (heavier though)

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http://www.minimed.com/products/otherpumps/index.html

This page brings you to the Minimed page concerning insulin pumps.
You can compare the 508 to the 512 here.

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522
2 x 3 x 0.8 inches, 100 grams
RealTime
ParadigmLink
Bolus Wizard® Calculator
Free ParadigmPAL™ 3.0 software
remote control
.05 basal
.1 easy bolus
KeyPad Lock
Save settings

515
2 x 3 x 0.8 inches, 100 grams
ParadigmLink
Bolus Wizard® Calculator
Free ParadigmPAL™ 2.0 Software
remote control
.05 basal
.1 easy bolus
KeyPad Lock
Save settings

512
2.0 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches, 106.5 grams
ParadigmLink
Bolus Wizard® Calculator
Free ParadigmPAL™ 2.0 Software
SolutionSoft
remote control
.05 basal
.1 easy bolus

508
1.9 x 3 x 0.87 inches, 98 grams
Free SolutionSoftware instead of ParadigmPAL
remote control
.1 basal
.5 easy bolus