automated sequencing

[Jonathan.Walton]

My department is considering buying an automated DNA sequencer.  Some are
enthusiastic ("The Time Has Come") but I've personally heard mainly negative
things - too cumbersome, error rates too high, no net savings in time and
money, etc.  Could I solicit from subscribers to this bulletin board that have
had experience with automated DNA sequencing a summary of their experiences
and opinions? Information about particular machines would also be very
helpful.

Thank you very much.
Jonathan Walton (21337mgr at msu.bitnet)
Plant Research Laboratory
Michigan State University