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Canon Pixma MX350 Printer
Jun
For consumers who are looking for a multipurpose inkjet printer for professional or home use, Canon Pixma MX350 is a great choice with its several capabilities (aside from printing) which include scanning, faxing, and photocopying.
This printer, which comes at a price of $150, offers several connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB that provide convenience for most users.
When it comes to user-friendliness, this printer is quite easy to install and use because it has a well-labeled control panel which includes several buttons for the most relevant functions. In addition with this, the device also has a 2.5-inch colored LCD that can display preview photos and menu options.
Are free laptop mobile broadband deals worth it?
Jun
The UK has seen a flood of mobile broadband deals which promise a free laptop or netbook as part of the contract. Whilst these deals are very popular with consumers it’s questionable whether or not they make financial sense.
These deals don’t actually offer a free laptop, the cost of the laptop is added to the cost of the monthly mobile broadband subscription and is paid for over the length of the contract which is usually 24 months. A quick look though the range of mobile broadband with free laptop deals on offer from Vodafone, Orange, O2 and 3 reveal that typically you will be paying between 5% and 20% more for the cost of the laptop and mobile broadband access compared to buying the two services separately.
Obviously the big benefit of these deals is that you spread the cost of the laptop over a 24 month period rather than paying for it upfront. However, if you can afford to buy the laptop separately this will work out cheaper and give you a wider choice of laptops and netbooks to choose from. Buying a laptop outright will also mean that you don’t need to commit to a 24 month mobile broadband contract and can choose a shorter contract or pay as you go option or opt for a home broadband deal.
Kodak ESP 7250 Inkjet Printer
May
For consumers who are looking for a multifunction printer for home use, the Kodak ESP 7250 is one of the most ideal units with its relatively affordable price (around $200) and low-cost inks.
The good thing about this printer is that it’s easy to use because of its practical control panel which includes a 2.4-inch colored-LCD and a four-way rocker button to navigate the screen. In addition, the buttons in the panel are clearly labeled that makes it easy even for tech-dummy to use.
Another notable feature is the driver’s photo enhancement features that allow users to improve the image colors. The photo printing technology also includes Kodak’s Pic Flick application for printing photos from iPhone and iPod Touch. However, the photo input tray can only hold 40 sheets of paper—a deal breaker if this printer will be used for a business.
Meanwhile, the printer’s photo speed is relatively faster: about 1.8 print per minute. And when it comes to quality, the result is great but only if a person uses Kodak’s own special paper—but on plain paper, the same image would look yellowish and grainy.