Toni,
I agree with Laurie. We have had a Tissue Tec VIP for 10years and have
had no problems. Just love it. 
Betsy Molinari
Texas Heart Institute

> ----------
> From: 	Colbert, Laurie[SMTP:LColbert@phsca.org]
> Sent: 	Monday, March 27, 2000 10:20 PM
> To: 	'ToniT41@aol.com'; histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject: 	RE: Tissue Processors
> 
> Toni,
> 
> We have had a fair amount of problems with the Leica TP 1050.  We also
> have
> a Tissue Tek VIP which is about 13 years old.  We had another
> processor
> approved on our budget for this year, and without a doubt, we will get
> another VIP.  It has been very reliable, and when we have had
> problems, it
> has usually been due to user error, not a mechanical problem.  There
> is a
> new model coming out in June of this year (I think).  It will have the
> closed transfer system for changing reagents (as does the Leica).  I
> really
> think you should check out a VIP.
> 
> Laurie Colbert
> Saint Joseph Med Ctr
> Burbank, CA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ToniT41@aol.com [mailto:ToniT41@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 2:09 PM
> To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject: Tissue Processors
> 
> 
> I'm currently looking to buy a tissue processor.  I have had the Leica
> TP in
> 
> for a Demo as well as the Ventana.  So far they fair well, the tissue
> is 
> fine, no problems cutting.  I would like to know if anyone has any
> opinions 
> on these two, and also the Sakura.  I haven't been able to get the
> Sakura in
> 
> for a Demo, and time is running out.  I have to make a decision soon.
> 
> Thanks,
> Toni
>