'real-time PCR': which machine to buy??

[bradley turner]

Hello Guido,

I would be interested in the replies (or a summary of them) that
you receive.  I am also considering purchase of a "real-time"
thermal cycler for quantitative PCR.  
I'm currently leaning towards the PE 5700 system since I will 
also need it to do conventional PCR and I will need the
9600 for clinical assays.

Please forward replies  or summaries to me or the newsgroup.

Thank you,
Brad Turner

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On 5 Feb 2000, Guido Hooiveld wrote:

> Hello, 
> 
> Our lab is thinking of buying a real-time quantitative PCR machine. We 
> therefore would like to know about experiences, pitfalls, (mal)functions, 
> manufacturer's feed-back/support, and of course prices/availability of 
> probes/enzymes. In other words, which system/machine do you (the experienced 
> user) recommend? We will have to choose between the ABI Prism (PE 
> Biosystems) or the LightCycler (Roche).
> 
> Any input will be very appreciated. 
> Please post here or send an e-mail directly to: 
> g.j.e.j.hooiveld at farm.rug.nl 
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Guido Hooiveld
> University of Groningen
> The Netherlands
> 
> 

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