>Hi >We are in the process of choosing a confocal and are deciding between the >Bio-rad 1024 and the Leica. We are concerned about reports on the liftime >and reliability of the Bio-rad laser. Has anyone any information on the >liftimes of the lasers on these two systems or any other information which >might be relevant in choosing between these two systems. >Thanks Peter Wigmore Hi Peter Leica (in Sweden) guarantee a lifetime of 3500 hrs of their Ar/Kr laser Best wishes, G. Ocklind