opinions on ABI prism 310 autosequencer

[Dr. Peter Gegenheimer]

On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:50:13, modmo at jcu.edu.au (Dimitri Odorico) 
wrote:

> 
> Hi, Our department is planning on buying two ABI PRISM 310 genetic
> analyzers, largely for sequencing purposes. I would like hear about the
> pros and cons from anyone who has used this machine for some time.
> Thankyou.
> 
> Regards 
> Dimitri Odorico
> modmo at jcu.edu.au

If you want sequencing, the Li-Cor instruments are superior (my 
opinion)-- our core facility has a Li-Cor which they love, and an 
ABI capillary electrophesis unit which they hate (someone gave it to
them). Li-Cor is certainly easier to maintain, much cheaper to 
operate & has 10X longer laser lifetime. 

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