NP80 NanoPhotometer by Implen

"Great product for taking OD when you don't have a lot of surface tension in the sample. We use lipids and detergents a lot in our protein preps, so the surface tension is lost and its really hard to test optical density on a "normal" nanodrop. Since the Implen device doesn't need surface tension (it has a quartz stage upon which the sample sits), solutions with detergents or lipids work great. Great value for the money, I love it."

"Nanophotometer is excellent. Good product ."

"The results obtained are very much similar to the Nanodrop. In fact, it is easier to use. With the build-in vortex, it comes in handy. I do not need to search around the bench for my vortex. Plus, the portable ability really opened my eyes, IMPLEN can really make it, it's not a dream anymore. Impressive and keep up the good job."

"I love love love this machine. It's portable, idiot proof, and accurate. For its DNA analysis, it is much more accurate than the old familiar, Nanodrop. I love the fact that it is so modifiable and easy to use. We use it for a variety of functions in the lab, including Bradford assays. I really love that there is a built-in graph for these and that you can email it to yourself or save on a USB stick. This machine is the thing we have all been needing but never knew we missed. Also the customer care is outstanding and I look forward to our rep every time she comes."

"We have 8 and I am very pleased with how easy they are to use. This is a new product for our students and they are able to follow the directions we give them and get results. With any new piece of equipment, there is a learning curve, but it's a small one once they are comfortable using them. I like the fact that they are easy to demo, easy to install updates, and easy to troubleshoot. Compared to our old specs, these save the students time, they get results quickly, each group has their own NanoPhotometer at their station so they don't have to bring their supplies to the spec as we did in the past. I do not get complaints like I did with our other specs and I know that I can always get help when needed. My sales rep is fantastic."

"The nanophotometer is extremely effective for use as a spectrophotometer. I use it to measure the wavelength on colorimetric assays regularly and have found it easy to use. The exception of its ease of use being that sometimes the software will not easily connect to the desktop computer we use as the interface, receiving error that requires reboots, and the user manual does not explain some of the available program settings well. Once a protocol has been created for the settings needed to run specific samples, the device is simple to use. After sales care has been relatively sparse, with only occasional software updates, which is nice, and as I was not involved in the purchase of the device, or any cost-analysis, I have no opinion on the value for money."

"We have the NP80 for almost a year now and are very happy with it. I've used different products including the Nanodrop and the previous Implen Pearl design in the past and the NP80 is by far my preferable product. Main reasons for this are: - small & can run independent of an extra PC - has an integrated Vortex for sample dilution/adjustment - very nice interface (intuitive, clean, lots of functionality easily available) - I'm a fan of the recent addition of the quality control features where it warns you if more obscure ratios of 230/260 or such indicate the sample might have an issue with an explanation what it might be All that in a reliable, easy to clean piece of equipment. 4 out of 5 starts for After Sales Care only because we are under cGMP requirements and the documentation of changes for new software versions is not sufficient to determine if an existing IQOQ is still active afterwards, that needed some discussion with Implen to sort and get the necessary information - but I believe that will improve, the requirements are just novel to them. And while the good IQOQ package is good it needs some work between the Excel and hardcopy consistency."

"I use the NP80 NanoPhotometer for DNA analysis. I can confirm that it is really easy and comfortable to use. The results are reliable and easy to be transferred."

"This small device combines two mature methods for measuring that our lab uses every day, no extra PC is needed for documentation, perfect and easy to use reliable results."

"Using the NP80 we receive high quality data on RNA in a fast manner. The handling of the device is very easy, there are so many other opportunities available which we will use in future (DNA, protein quantification etc.)"

"Especially the simple application is great for us. We us this device during training course for students and adults."

"- ease of use: self-explanatory operation, fast analysis time - after sales care: email newsletter with information about software updates, new products and services - value for money: room-saving and stand-alone device with a lot of pre-installed assays"