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Unfortunately, if you do not perform a due diligence and research of the company that your are considering in purchasing equipment and software you will end up with false expectations. Companies will sell their equipment and not totally provide fair balance and information regarding interfaces, upgrades, scalability, and where you as a customer will be in 6-8 years. This is the reason that purchasing a computer and software must be a calculating, researched project encompassing a variety of different factors. In the case of most customers with purchased equipment the decision was made by executive level management without regard for the necessary factors of user interfaces, future enhancements, and efficient customer service. However you the user will be the one to live with the decision. The solution is to have a generic non biased guide to purchasing equipment and software. I can provide that guide if you wish - just let me know. By the way I do represent a manufacturer of blood bank/software equipment but what I will provide will not have any company name or product - this Buyers Guide is a help and service. If you like what you see please recommend me to your colleagues. Carlos

Hi Everyone: I am new to posting but I hope you will have some patience. I am a former AMT (many years ago) and my experience spans about 40 years in the medical field. I have bought and sold computer/software systems during my career so I am somewhat knowledgeable of the pitfalls of selecting equipment and software. I have read with great interest some of the upsides and downsides of various computer/software manufacturers and some of the frustrations that you all face. I thought the assessment of features by bmarotto was very perceptive and a good resoruce and helping individuals with the complex task of choosing a systems that you will probably have to use for at least 5-7 years. For this reason I have compiled a generic, non-commerical power point that speaks to "A Buying Educational Guide" for buying equipment and software. If you would like a copy I would be more than happy to give you a copy (no charge) which hopefully will help all of you be better informed and ask the right questions. I guess I can be contacted via the Bllod Bank Talk and I would provide you with power point via e-mail, fax, or any other way to get this information to you - I am here to help if you wish. Carlos