FC500 or Canto?

Just a quick question to see if anyone has strong opinions.
Our lab currently runs a pair of Coulter XL machines, which now need  
replaced. We have had demos of Coulters FC500, and BDs Canto, and both	
seem very capable machines. Does anyone working in North  
England/Scotland area have strong views on whether the Canto or FC500  
would be a better bet? Pricewise there does not appear to be a lot in  
it.
Thanks,

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Eric Miller

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