Guest DigDoug Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hi guys, I have a coworker that is looking for a few items. I've recommended that she go for a Dell laptop. She would like to spend around $1000, she wants to be able to word process, watch DVDs, etc on the laptop. She wants a laptop with a decent sized screen. I'm thinking the Inspirion line. She is also looking for a high speed printer. I'm waiting for her to reply as to whether she wants an all-in-one solution, or if she is simply looking for a printer and if she wants a bubble jet or laser, and color or black & white. Finally, she is looking for a digital camera with software & equipment to print and edit photos. I'm thinking she may need 2 printers - one for photos and the other for everything else. I know this is a TALL order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Please let us know after she anwers your questions regarding the printer. What is her budget for a digital camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Dell has the XPS M140 laptop for $799 which is a great deal. Recommended upgrades:14.1 inch WXGA TrueLife™ LCD Panel [add $29 or $1/month3]80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive [add $35 or $2/month3]8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability [add $60 or $2/month3]Intel® PRO 2200 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards [add $39 or $2/month3]9-cell Lithium Ion Battery (80 WHr) Additional Battery [add $129 or $4/month3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Ok, Ross, here were my questions to her and her answers. It's a deal-off! Show me whatcha got! [DigDoug] For the printer, are you looking for an all-in-one solution with printer, scanner, fax, copy machine? [Coworker] An all-in-one solution sounds great, if affordable. What's the difference in price btw a plain old laser printer and an all-in-one? [DigDoug] Do you have a preference of laser printer over bubble jet printer? [Coworker] I'm thinking that a laser printer would be preferable. It's faster than the bubble jet, right? [DigDoug] Do you want that printer to be able to print color? [Coworker] Definitely yes. [DigDoug] For the photos, most digital cameras & photo printers will come with some sort of software that allow you to print/edit photos. [Coworker] So I would need a special photo printer to print photos? Sorry if this is a silly question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Laser jet's are slightly faster and cheaper ink but they're $$$. I'd recommend a color inkjet AIO with prints photos, should be $99 - $249 depending on what deal you score. I'll keep my eyes peeled for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 If she wants fast, cheap ink, and nice photo printing capabilities, recommend a Canon Pixma ip5000. They are no longer made, but the ink is "chip-less", so it's extremely cheap. There's a company (Adorama Camera, I believe) on Amazon that I've gotten 2 of them from, now. They are ~$150 shipped, but to replace all 5 ink cartriges is <$18 if she gets an aftermarket ink. For an AIO solution, the Canon MP780 uses the same inexpensive ink, but it's going to be closer to $200 up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 For an AIO solution, the Canon MP780 uses the same inexpensive ink, but it's going to be closer to $200 up front.Great AIO, I own the Canon Pixma MP750 and love it. http://www.gottadeal.com/DirectDeal/14490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Great AIO, I own the Canon Pixma MP750 and love it. http://www.gottadeal.com/DirectDeal/14490This looks promising. Is this a good choice for fast printing AND photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 This looks promising. Is this a good choice for fast printing AND photos?I haven't printed a lot of photos on my MP750 but they come out beautiful. Remember for printing pictures it's best to use the special photo paper which is $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Just my http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileys/deebac87.gif, but what about a b&w laser printer and sending color photos to Sam's (Costco, BJ's, Wal-Mart, etc.) to be printed. I crunched some numbers a while back and couldn't figure out why people do photo prints at home. I get 4x6s from Sam's for $.14 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Good point Marcster. FWIW, aren't the prints from Sam's etc better than home printers? Is this Canon considered a "photo printer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Good point Marcster. FWIW, aren't the prints from Sam's etc better than home printers? Is this Canon considered a "photo printer"?Even though I have a photo quality printer, I still send almost all of my pictures to Walgreens. They are better than what you will get off of a home printer and the cost is less as well. Yes, that AIO is considered a photo printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Even though I have a photo quality printer, I still send almost all of my pictures to Walgreens. They are better than what you will get off of a home printer and the cost is less as well. Yes, that AIO is considered a photo printer.And I don't have to let the ones from Sam's sit out to dry for 24 hours before putting them in a binder (as requested from the directions of the last batch of photo paper I looked at). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 And I don't have to let the ones from Sam's sit out to dry for 24 hours before putting them in a binder (as requested from the directions of the last batch of photo paper I looked at).Serious? I've never seen anything like that with Canon paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DigDoug Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 If she wants fast, cheap ink, and nice photo printing capabilities, recommend a Canon Pixma ip5000. They are no longer made, but the ink is "chip-less", so it's extremely cheap. There's a company (Adorama Camera, I believe) on Amazon that I've gotten 2 of them from, now. They are ~$150 shipped, but to replace all 5 ink cartriges is <$18 if she gets an aftermarket ink. For an AIO solution, the Canon MP780 uses the same inexpensive ink, but it's going to be closer to $200 up front.Nate, where do you get the ink for this Canon? I'm drafting my deal proposal to her now. LOL. She's a great coworker though, so I'm happy to help her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 123inkjets.com and 4inkjets.com have good prices on the ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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