I have a 420 and 6300 which I still operate (approx 20-40 samples/month - a
lot less than it used to be). The 6300 can do both physio and commons. I
still think there is a need for AAA. MS give numbers, but AAA gives quant
and ID, they each serve a purpose. I have a MS and CZE plus Prot. Seq. and
next door they do DNA. Together all of these tools give the best
characterization of a protein or peptide you could possibly want. We
shouldn't turn off equipment just because there is not a big demand. I
have done all of the maintenance for years and find that even just running
blanks or standards keeps the inst in good shape. I guess if more labs
shut down certain services, then it just means more business for labs like
mine. When you think about it - if the inst is paid off and your not
paying for service contracts, etc.. then how much is it costing to keep it
up? Even if it is only two samples, you are providing a service that
otherwise would cost that investigator a lot of money to go elsewhere or
even worse - preventing them from getting the answers to their questions.
--On a hazy day, you can only see for approx 65 miles, (approx 350 days of
sun and clear), but on a day like today you can see forever -- 75/48..
Come to Tucson and lay back and enjoy life as it should be.
Wallace (Go Noles)