I used to work with 3 VIPs, one of which was 15 years old. I really doubt that any of your VIPs "could go at any time". I suggest that the money you have invest in refurbishing your VIPs, a capital maintenance that the people from Sakura can do. I think you should go this way before investing in another instrument. René J.
--- On Tue, 1/31/12, Elizabeth Cameron <elizabeth.came...@jax.org> wrote: From: Elizabeth Cameron <elizabeth.came...@jax.org> Subject: [Histonet] Processor Recomendations? To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 2:57 PM Hi, I am looking for a reasonably-priced tissue processor for a research facility. We only process mouse tissue (100-200/day), and rapid processing is not something that is necessary. If possible, we would like the option of using isopropyl alcohol for processing. We currently have 2 Sakura VIPs that we are happy with, however, they are old and could go at any time. Any suggestions/recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you! Elizabeth M. Cameron, HT, QIHC (ASCP) _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet