What does the FLX acronym mean?
Hello everybody,
I`d like to know what mean the FLX acronym in 454 sequencer?
Thanks
I`d like to know what mean the FLX acronym in 454 sequencer?
Thanks
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good question. my guess is: it's no actual acronym but should mean something like flexibility...
Since there are few words starting with X makes my theory a little more probable. -
Yep, at the launch of the GSFLX it was explained to mean the flexibility of one machine, different projects, different number of lanes (2, 4, 8, 16) and plates (remember the small picotiter plate, anyone?), and the fact that you wouldn't have to buy a new machine for each upgrade (so far, so good)...Comment
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I expect that's why the Jr is just Jr and not FLX Jr. Not that I'm bitter, just hoping that Jr hits puberty and becomes Jr+
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Last time we asked, we got replied 'no chance for that'...Originally posted by Palecomic View PostNot that I'm bitter, just hoping that Jr hits puberty and becomes Jr+
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