Customer Reviews
Customers talk about how helpful the Brain Premier is to enhancing their memory and praise its portability:
“This device may well be what you need for making mental progress! Keep in mind that, like the foc.us devices, this is rather small, so if that’s important for you, one way or the other, the Brain Premier is probably well worth the effort! Hope is quite the reward!”
Cost
This tDCS device costs $199.99 $129.99
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This device is priced similarly to those out on the market that target individuals, but at the discounted price it is certainly worth the purchase being a new device.
Ease of Use
The Brain Premier E1 device has similarities to a classic iPod, providing a iPod style click wheel and an LCD screen that visually displays the battery level of the device, the current, the mode, and time of session. The click wheel allows you to set the current, time, and to start and pause the session.
Features/Accessories provided
The Brain Premier E1 device includes 2 sponge pads, 2 rubber electrodes, 2 sets of reusable electrode covers, an elastic Velcro headband, 5-foot cable connectors, a micro-USB charging cable, and an instruction manual. The device includes safety features that includes the selectable timer that goes up to 40 minutes in 1 minute increments, as well as a selectable output up to 2mA in 0.1 mA increments. There is an automatic pause when the electrodes are not properly connected.
Unlike many devices, there is an opportunity to pause the session. The electrode contact quality and resistance is also continuously measured to ensure accurate current delivery, where the automatic current ramp-up and down for maximum comfort. The visual and audible indicators for the end of session are helpful, as well as the rechargeable battery.
Delivery/Customer Service
There is an instructional manual included with a purchase of the device, as well as the ability to ask questions directly to Caputron on caputron.com. They have an FAQ section on their website that talks about what tDCS is, as well as information on what device individuals should pick, the side effects, and other useful information. They have their own website with a phone number, a chat box, a physical address, a fill-out contact box, an email, a phone number, and plenty of social media accounts. There is an opportunity to return your item if you aren’t satisfied within 90 days of purchase. There is free shipping available for those in the continental US, but international customers are required to pay for any additional fees.
Summary/Overall
Pros:
- Plenty of modern features with an instructional manual
- Easy to use
- Many safety features
Cons:
- Uses classic electrodes, gel, saline…etc. which may not be convenient or modern enough for certain customers
About Caputron
Caputron is the leading worldwide distributor of clinical neurostimulation technology, include TMS, CES, EEG, and of course, tDCS. Supplying world-class devices to engineers, scientists, researchers, Caputron also works closely with researchers to support new research and look for solutions to neuropsychiatric disorders.