Best machine for in situ PCR

[mogilvie at my-deja.com]

We are very happy with the MJR machines.  They have an adapter to their
regular machine that works well and doesn't force you to dedicate the
cycler to one application.
Martha

Martha K. Ogilvie, Ph.D.
Scientist, Applications Laboratory
Technical Support and Customer Training
Life Technologies, a Division of Invitrogen Corporation
9800 Medical Center Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850

mogilvie at lifetech.com
phone:301/610-8325
fax:  301/610-8451
In article <971876371.291354 at marvin>,
  "Neil Taylor" <neil.taylor at med.kuleuven.ac.be> wrote:
> Hi, We're in a position to buy a machine for in situ PCR. To start
with I
> was going to pick the Perkin ElmerGene Amp InSitu machine, but then I
got
> quotes from Hybaid and Eppendorf (for the Mastercycler gradient + in
situ
> adaptor) which are both about 30% less expensive.
>
> So: Is PE charging extra just for the name?
> Is it more likely to work using a dedicated in situ machine than a
normal
> PCR machine with an adaptor stuck on top?
>
> I would be grateful for any comments from people with experience of
any of
> these machines (or any others).
>
> Thanks,
>             Neil
>
>


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