Gradient block thermocycler

[Richard A. Jefferson]

>In message <BELZEN.15.815662365 at hema.fgg.eur.nl> - BELZEN at hema.fgg.eur.nl (N. v
>an Belzen @ HEMA) writes:

>> Hi netters,
>>
>> I consider buying a thermocycler with a gradient block. Any positive
>> or negative experiences out there? The only cycler I know of with this
>> option is the Stratagene Robocycler; are there other brands available?
>>
>> Nico van Belzen (belzen at hema.fgg.eur.nl)

>Dear Nico,

>We recently bought a gradient Robocycler and have had nothing but great 
>results out of it.  I wouldn't trade it or give it back for anything.  We 
>have optimised primers in one run, cloned the products, worked out AFLP 
>genotyping procedures and have people using it to optimise differential 
>display.  Note that I have no affiliation with Stratagene, in fact I think 
>they charge WAY too much for their products, but in this case, you get what 
>you pay for.

>Cheers,

>Dave

Hi folks,  Just a touch of polemic from down under.  Corbett Research, a 
progressive small firm in Sydney (with which I'm not affiliated) makes 
brilliant thermocyclers of ALL types.  There is a fantastic new gradient 
cycler that uses the 96-well format, has a small footprint and is genuinely 
superb...I saw the prototype at their factory a few weeks back and was very 
impressed.   I suspect the price (Attn: Dave and 
Stratagene-Impoverished-Scientists) will be very low in comparison to other 
units.

They also make extraordinary capillary machines - no Peltiers, just precise, 
fast cycling.   They're friendly and will deal direct, I think.   

Many labs here in Australia swear by (not at) them; one of Oz' best kept 
secrets.

Their address is:

Mr John Corbett, Snr
President
Corbett Research
14 Hilly Street
Mortlake  NSW  2137
Australia
Tel: + 61 02  736 1357
Fax: +  61  02   736 1364

Highly recommended by folks at CSIRO, ANU, CAMBIA, and a host of Universities 
in Australia.

Cheers







Richard A. Jefferson
Executive Director
CAMBIA
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