Agilent TapeStation 2200?

[MrGuy]

I demo'd one, seems fine. It's simpler to use than a bioanalyzer, so nothing special. My big issue is the pricing. I'm getting told it costs as follows:

List: 49,000 USD
Negotiated: 34,000 USD

From my sources I have the following:
List: 43,000 USD
Negotiated: 25-30,000 USD

What alternatives are there to the Agilent Bioanalyzer and Tape Station? They can't be the only game in town.

[LAH]

Would you mind sharing any information you get about the shelf life of the reagents and "tape"?

[mnkyboy]

We are demoing one soon will report back.

[winegard]

Anyone tried one as a bioanalyzer replacement? 1-16 samples, vague but seems to load itself from strips or plates , can use partial chips. Not quite automatable/walk-away for a full plate, but a lot closer than the Bioanalyzer.

Would love to hear opinions or experiences (or better yet, data!)

Product page here: https://www.genomics.agilent.com/Gen...om&pageid=2617

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=N2DU_Udvvts

I don't have any direct experience but have some colleagues that had a demo of it and loved it. Anyhow the take home is that it seems they will run a demo for you to judge for yourself (Which I plan to do very soon).

[Heisman]

We are acquiring one. Not entirely sure when but I'll definitely play with it when I get a chance. I really have no idea when, though. We did just place the order last week so maybe soon.

[ECO]

Anyone tried one as a bioanalyzer replacement? 1-16 samples, vague but seems to load itself from strips or plates , can use partial chips. Not quite automatable/walk-away for a full plate, but a lot closer than the Bioanalyzer.

Would love to hear opinions or experiences (or better yet, data!)

Product page here: https://www.genomics.agilent.com/Gen...om&pageid=2617

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=N2DU_Udvvts