I have an older model and I wouldn't recommend it for love or money.  It
has been collecting dust and taking up space for the last 2-3 years. 
Maybe the newer models are better (I hope).  I had a lot of problems
with inconsistent staining and clogging problems with the pipetter.

DDittus787@aol.com wrote:
> 
> If you are looking for an easy to use, open format, use anyones reagents, try
> looking at the Leica ST5050
>                                                    Dana

-- 
best regards,
Bob
Robert Schoonhoven
Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis
Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
University of North Carolina
CB#7400
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Phone 
office 919-966-6343
   Lab 919-966-6140
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