Do you need a piece of technology that performs one specific research
task very well, or do you need a "Swiss army knife"-type solution that
offers a little bit of everything? There are several considerations that may
influence your decision. For example, is the instrument going to be used
frequently? Is cost a limitation? And, what level of data quality are you
looking for? This chart shows what each type of technology does best:
Best-in-Class vs. Most-in-One Solution
Best-in-class solution All-in-one solution
Usage
Upgradeable/options
Time to results
Hands-on time
Hands-off time
Repair costs
Precision/quality of data
