[jspatz1]

I know there are lots of varied opinions on the Makerbot Replicators, but I would let you know that our experience with our Replicator 2 has been phenomenal. It has run tirelessly for two years since the moment we plugged it in, and has pumped out parts for hundreds of hours with never a breakdown, and virtually no troubles except those that were our own fault. We have done nothing but lubricate it, and it just runs and runs and puts out quality parts like the day it was new. Very simple to operate and many of our students operate it. I have read opinions that the newer Replicator generations are inferior to the Replicator 2. I would be open to believing that is true, as our Replicator 2 has been a very reliable workhorse.