We have had good luck with the VIP from Sakura.   Ass a matter of fact we
just purchased another one after having our first one close to 20 years
and its still running!
Hope this helps!

Terry J. Mattoon HT(ASCP)
VA Med Ctr.  #113
White River Jct.,VT   05001
(802) 296-5193  (direct # to lab secretary)
802-296-6328  -  FAX
 

On Fri, 29 Sep 2000 17:27:16 +0100 Dave Evans
<dave@rhhhistology.demon.co.uk> writes:
> Dear histonetters
> We are in the process of purchasing a new processor, and have tried 
> the
> Triangle ATP1 machine.  Unfortunately there is no MDA report on this
> machine, and I would like some user comments about the processing 
> quality,
> reliability and maintenance. Any comparisons with other machines 
> would also
> be useful.  Thanks vicky
> 
> 
> 
>