Jumat, 30 Januari 2009

Fuji FinePix F50fd

The F50fd has an attractive yet ergonomic design, with a slight curve that your shutter release finger curls around. That finger can also easily reach the power and image stabilization buttons, as well as operate the zoom lever, which encircles the shutter release. All of the other controls are located on the right hand side of the camera back, within easy reach of your thumb.The rear mounted

Fuji FinePix Z5fd

The Z5fd is stylish looking, with a well constructed metal body. When opened, its sliding front cover turns the camera on to expose the 3X zoom lens and built in flash. A small number of buttons puts essential controls at the photographer's fingertips. These buttons also provide one touch activation of a face detection mode and a digital anti blur mode that boosts the shutter speed and ISO

Fuji FinePix A920

Designed specifically for the first time digital camera buyer and consumers seeking an affordable, easy to operate upgrade to their current digital camera, Fujifilm's FinePix A920 is loaded with features usually reserved for more advanced models. The camera incorporates Fujifilm's signature Super CCD sensor technology, a 4.0x optical zoom lens and features a 2.7" LCD.

Kamis, 29 Januari 2009

Fuji FinePix Z10

The 7.2 MegaPixel FinePix Z10fd features an ultra portable design, making it easy to take this sexy micro mini camera anywhere you go and it comes in five brilliant colors to match the latest styles of today's fashionistas Wave Blue, Wasabi Green, Hot Pink, Sunset Orange, and Midnight Black.It also sports a Fujinon 3x optical Zoom lens, 2.5" LCD screen and packs 54MB of internal memory to give

Fuji Finepix F40fd

The F40fd's design is pleasingly minimalist. It measures a somewhat slim 2.3 by 3.8 by 0.9 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces. The camera features 3X optical zoom with an 8 mm to 24 mm range (which is equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 36 mm-108 mm zoom) and corresponding maximum f-stops of f/2.8 to f/5.1. One of this camera's features I really like is relatively new to Fuji face detection.The Fuji

Sony Handycam HDR-SR5

Mostly, however, the SR5 simply confirms my belief that decent HD video will still run you more than $1,000. (But spending another $300 or so to upgrade from the 40GB SR5 to the 100GB SR5C, doesn't count.) If you discount the small touch screen LCD and lack of an eye level viewfinder, the SR5 has a perfectly serviceable design. With its shiny silver and matte black duo tone body, it lacks the

Rabu, 28 Januari 2009

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120

If you were to go on looks alone, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the original BlackBerry Pearl and RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120. We can't really knock the lack of changes to the design either, since you're getting a full featured smart phone in a cell phone like form factor that's pocket able and comfortable to use as a mobile.The Pearl 8120 keeps the same compact frame,

Nokia E90 Communicator

The Nokia E90 Communicator is a mammoth. The handset measures a whopping 5.2 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide by 0.7 inch deep and weighs 7.4 ounces, so you can pretty much forget about slipping this into a pants pocket, comfortably anyway. On the upside, the smart phone has a solid construction and looks like it could weather some rough treatment. It's also got a decidedly no nonsense, corporate

Selasa, 27 Januari 2009

BlackBerry Storm 9530

Designed to satisfy the needs of both consumers and business customers, the BlackBerry Storm smart phone offers a revolutionary touch screen that dramatically enhances the touch interface and enables easy and precise typing. The world's first "clickable" touch screen responds much like a physical keyboard and also supports single touch, multi touch and gestures for intuitive and efficient

Senin, 26 Januari 2009

Sony Ericsson W760a

This AT&T phone can handle high speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual band UMTS 850, 1900 MHz network, and this phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (found in international territories).The AT&T 3G network provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps,

Sony Ericsson Z525a

Sony Ericsson's reputation for cutting edge design is well represented with the Z525a. There's a 128 x 160 display housed under the cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color screen that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The z525a uses an internal antenna nothing to snag or

Sony Ericsson Z310a

In addition to making crystal clear calls, with the Sony Ericsson Z310a in hand you can send and receive email, browse the Web, synchronize your PC calendar and contacts, and more. Built in Bluetooth technology offers wireless freedom for hands free headsets and PC downloads. Other great features include a rounded clamshell design with an internal antenna, a VGA camera, RSS reader, EDGE data, a

Sabtu, 24 Januari 2009

Sony Ericsson S500i

As we mentioned, the S500i is a very stylish and eye catching handset. It has a classy and sophisticated appearance, and there are even glowing LEDs along the sides whenever it's activated, making it appear extra sparkly. Not only is the S500i sleek, it's also compact, measuring only 3.9 inches by 1.8 inches by 0.5 inch and weighing about 3.3 ounces. The S500i is one of a few phones that Sony

Sony Ericsson Z750a

Like many Sony Ericsson phones, the Z750a comes in multiple colors phantom gray and rose pink. The pink version, which we examined, isn't as garish as the pink model of the Z310a, but it's still bright and shiny. It shows your reflection, albeit a rose tinted one, and like any mirror, it attracts fingerprints. We weren't crazy about it, to be frank, but it's certainly eye catching. As stated

Sony Ericsson P1i

The Sony Ericsson P1i has the familiar design of many of the company's cell phones but most closely resembles the M600i. The candy bar shape smart phone is compact and light at 4.1 inches by 2.1 inches by 0.7 inch deep and 4.4 ounces, and sports a traditional but attractive silver and black casing. It's certainly a huge improvement over the bulky P990i. With a solid construction, the P1i is

Sony Ericsson W880i

Sony Ericsson was relatively late to the thin phone craze, but the W880i certainly would qualify as a svelte model. At 4 inches by 1.8 inches by 0.4 inch, it's extremely slim and sleek, but it fits comfortably in the hand. It's also light (2.5 ounces) but has a solid and sturdy feel. The phone comes in two color schemes a black and orange version and a silver and black model. We examined the

Sony Ericsson W810i

For the navigation keys, the W810i takes a different design approach than it did with the W800i and W600i. Besides scrolling through the attractive, user friendly menus (available in four styles), the sliver, circular navigation toggle serves as a shortcut to four user defined functions in standby mode. Also, when in Walkman mode, the toggle acts as your tool for scanning through your music list.

Sony Ericsson W980

With so many slider and candy bar Walkman phones, the sleek styling of the W980 is a welcome diversion. The shiny, black skin catches the light without attracting fingerprints or smudges and the clean lines give the handset an attractive edge. Another cool design touch is a quarter inch of clear plastic on the bottom of the front flap. Sure, it's slightly gimmicky, but it's also eye catching and

Sony Ericsson TM506

The Sony Ericsson doesn't make a bold style statement, but that doesn't mean it's unattractive. Indeed, we liked its slim profile (3.7 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by 0.7 inch thick) and its glossy black skin with the amber highlights. This phone would look at home both in the boardroom and in a nightclub. It's also relatively lightweight (3.4 ounces), but it has a comfortable feel and a sturdy

Sony Ericsson W350a

With straight lines and sharp corners, the Sony Ericsson W350a is just about a perfect rectangle, albeit a thin one at 4.7 inches by 1.7 inches by 0.4 inch. Sony Ericsson never jumped fully onto the slim phone bandwagon but the W350a certainly qualifies. It fits neatly in a pocket and it weighs just 2.8 ounces. The W350a comes in three color schemes electric black, ice blue, and organic white.We

Kamis, 22 Januari 2009

LG Incite CT810

Measuring 4.21 inches long by 2.2 inches wide by 0.55 inch thick, the LG Incite is one of the shiniest handsets we've ever seen; its display is reflective when idle, similar to the one on the LG Shine, and the Incite's entire chassis has a mirror finish. You will definitely have a tough time trying to get fingerprint smudges off the phone, and there's no need for a self portrait mirror next to

LG Lotus

A recipient of the Red Dot Design Award, the design of the LG Lotus is what sets it apart from most other messaging phones. Sure the Verizon Wireless Blitz also has a square and compact shape, but the LG Lotus is not only small, it's slim and sleek as well. Measuring 3.3 inches wide by 2.4 inches tall by 0.7 inch thick, the Lotus is surprisingly chic despite its squat appearance. It comes in both

LG Chocolate 3

As the first flip phone in the Chocolate line of handsets, the design of the Chocolate 3 is markedly different from its predecessors the only remaining similarity appears to be the iPod like scroll wheel on the front of the device. Measuring 3.87 inches high by 1.94 inches wide by 0.64 inch thick, it is also the least "chocolate bar" looking of the lot, with a wide yet slim rectangular body.While

LG LX400

Unlike most push to talk phones, the LX400's design is not lacking in style. We're quite pleased with its deep red hue and sharp, tapered look. Measuring 3.5 inches long by 1.9 inches wide by 0.82 inch thick, the LX400 feels solid in the hand and won't weigh you down at around 3.2 ounces. The LG LX400 has a large speaker grille on the front.A rather big speaker grille sits prominently on the

LG Decoy

At first glance, the Decoy looks like one of the glossiest phones we've ever seen. Indeed, its entire front surface positively gleams with a reflective mirror finish, right down to the navigation keys and the steel tinged joystick toggle. Measuring 4.01 inches high by 1.97 inches wide by 0.67 inch thick, the Decoy is not a very compact phone, but it has a nice enough size to accommodate its large

Rabu, 21 Januari 2009

LG KE500

BluetoothBluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music.Speaker phoneA speaker phone is useful for hands free calling when you're driving or

LG Cookie KP500

BluetoothBluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music.Speaker phoneA speaker phone is useful for hands free calling when you're driving or

LG Renoir KC910

BluetoothBluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music.Speaker phoneA speaker phone is useful for hands free calling when you're driving or

LG KS360

BluetoothBluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music. For more information see CNET's Quick guide to Bluetooth.Speaker phoneA speaker phone is

LG KS20

Originally regarded as little more than Microsoft's answer to Palm, the Windows Mobile (formerly Pocket PC) operating system has come into its own. In February 2007, Microsoft released Windows Mobile 6 and brought a collection of noteworthy improvements, including added functionality to the Calendar and Contacts applications and an email search function.With each subsequent OS upgrade comes more

LG VX4400

SpecificationPhone Vibrating Alert YesVoice Dialing YesVoice Recorder YesPhone Book Capacity 199 names & numbersVoice Mail Capability YesPolyphonic Ringer YesAlarm Clock YesCalendar YesMulti language Menu YesAdditional Features TTY compatible , E-911 compliant , Intelligent typing (T9)General Cellular technology CDMA2000 1X / AMPSBand and mode CDMA2000 1X 1900, 800 or AMPS 800Talk time 180

LG CU515

Bluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music.Specification Phone Service provider AT&TVibrating Alert YesVoice Recorder YesPhone Book Capacity

LG Rumor

Bluetooth allows your mobile phone to wirelessly connect, via low frequency radio waves, with external devices such as a headset for making calls. Many Bluetooth cell phones also allow you to exchange or sync data with other Bluetooth devices or to connect to stereo headphones to listen to music. For more information see CNET's Quick guide to Bluetooth.Speaker phoneA speaker phone is useful for

Selasa, 20 Januari 2009

Nokia 6650

The Nokia 6650 has an angular retro design that perfectly befits the thin explosion that started in 2004. It's not exactly eye catching, but we welcome the metal skin that gives the phone a sturdy feel in the hand. Our silver review model had an appealing polish but the handset also is available in red. The features are the same on both models. The hinge has a solid construction in fact, the

Samsung Gravity SGH-T459

The Samsung Gravity looks even more like the LG Rumor, with very minor differences in keypad design, the layout is a little different, the keys have a more bubble like texture, and the Gravity slides to the right to reveal the keyboard instead of to the left. Measuring 4.53 inches long by 2.07 inches wide by 0.7 inch thick, the Gravity isn't much bigger than the Rumor, either.On the front of the

Samsung Eternity

The Eternity has all the hallmarks of a touch screen phone. It has a rectangular candy bar shape with a slim profile (4.3 inches by 2.2 inches by 0.5 inch) and a large display. The Eternity is 3.88 ounces, a bit lighter than some of its counterparts, but it retains a sturdy feel in the hand. The black color scheme is simple but attractive we like the glossy material that surrounds the display and

Samsung Delve SCH-r800

The Delve is almost a dead ringer for the Instinct. Both phones are exactly the same size (4.57 inches tall by 2.17 inches wide by 0.49 inch deep), though the Delve weighs slightly less (3.63 ounces). You'll also recognize the silver and black color scheme, the rounded corners, and the comfortable, sturdy feel in the hand. Yet, the Delve differs from the Instinct by including three physical

Samsung Behold SGH-T919

The Samsung Behold's candy bar design resembles previous touch screen phones like the Omnia and the Dare. Below the prominent touch screen are the few physical controls the camera lens sits on the phone's rear face. It's not terribly unique, but it is slick and eye catching. You can get it in two colors (espresso or rose), but the features are the same on both models.At 4.12 inches tall by 2.1

Nokia 2600

The 2600 is a standard Nokia candy bar phone that's a salute to minimalism. It is clad in basic black with just an orange ring around the center column of keys to give it some individuality. The lines are straight and clean, but its tapered edges are a nice touch. The 2600 is 4.21 inches long by 1.84 inches wide by 0.79 inch thick and weighs 3.17 ounces.It is compact and portable, but the plastic

Nokia 1680

The Nokia 1680 has a standard candy bar design in basic black. It may not be much in the looks department, but it's an easy to use and accessible design. It's also compact (4.26 inches by 1.81 inches by 0.59 inch) and lightweight (2.6 ounces). We couldn't help notice, however, that the plastic skin feels rather cheap this is a not a phone for the accident prone.The display measures 1.75 inches

Sony Ericsson C902

The Sony Ericsson C902 offers a typical Sony Ericsson candy bar design in four colors red, bronze, silver, and black. It's attractive by all accounts, and we like the silver stripes that wrap around the edges of our red version. At 4.3 inches by 1.9 inches by 0.4 inch, the phone casts a trim shadow and it slips easily into a pocket or bag. Weighing 3.8 ounces, it's a bit heavier than it looks,

Samsung Propel SGH-A767

The Propel has a similar design to that of the Verizon Wireless Blitz. They both have a somewhat square shape, and both slide up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. The similarities end there, however. Measuring 3.85 inches long by 2.33 inches wide by 0.58 inch thick, the Propel is much thinner than the Blitz, with a flatter front design. Though it is slightly bowed on the left and right side, the

Motorola Rapture VU30

The Rapture VU30 has the same curvaceous, appealing shape as the VU204. We like the rounded edges and the smooth lines. It replaces the VU204's soft touch skin with a glossy plastic surface, but the handset has a solid ,comfortable feel in the hand. The hinge has a sturdy construction as well it opens and closes with a solid click. In many ways the VU30 also resembles the Motorola Pebl U6.The

Motorola Zine ZN5

On the outside, the ZN5 is an attractive device with a sleek profile and an understated style. Though you might think it's related to the Motorola Krave ZN4, the two devices couldn't be more different. While the ZN4 has a touch screen, the ZN5 has a standard candy bar design with a full set of physical controls.The dark gray color scheme is nicely offset with a couple touches of purple. The

Motorola VU204

The Motorola VU204 offers a basic flip phone design, but it goes a long way toward achieving both appeal and ease of use. We like the clean lines and rounded edges, and the soft touch material on the rear face gives the phone a nice feeling in the hand. The battery cover is a bit cumbersome to pry off, but, overall, the VU204 has a sturdy construction. And at 3.54 inches tall by 2.09 inches wide

Rabu, 14 Januari 2009

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680

The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 goes for a two tone look, with a black lid offset against a white interior. The glossy plastic finish is attractive, even if we generally prefer the matte look, but can be seriously fingerprint prone. A huge silver Qosmio logo sits on the back of the lid, so this isn't the laptop for those who would rather not broadcast their brand preference to anyone nearby.At a

Toshiba Satellite U305

The Satellite U305 is a bit chunkier than other laptops with 13.3 inch displays, such as the Apple MacBook, which isn't exactly what we'd call svelte, and the Sony VAIO SZ. Thickness aside, the Toshiba is rather compact and, with a 5 pound weight (including the extended life battery), easy to carry. With its rounded edges, reflective blue black exterior, and silver interior.The Satellite U305

Toshiba Satellite P205-S6287

The Satellite P205-S6287 from its box, we were astonished by its dramatically different design. Dramatically different, that is, from previous Satellites, but remarkably similar to current HP Pavilions rounded edges, reflective blue black exterior, and silver interior. We like the look of Pavilions, and we likewise found the Satellite to be quite attractive, except for the giant "TOSHIBA"

Toshiba Satellite A205-S4639

The push toward increasing everyone's wireless speed to the newish 802.11n draft spec (as opposed to all those slowpokes with b/g Wi-Fi) gets another shot in the arm, as these are the first laptops from Toshiba to have the faster 802.11n technology (although not every model offers it).The 15.4 inch wide screen A205 starts at around $1,000 and is available in several pre-configured models. Almost

Toshiba Satellite A205-S4617

For a 15 inch laptop, the Satellite A205-S4617 looks and feels fairly slim, especially compared with bulkier mainstream systems such as the Dell Inspiron E1505. The A205's design lends it a more sophisticated look than that of the typical 15 inch laptop, such as the Inspiron E1505 or Toshiba's own Satellite A135-S4467.The most striking feature is the single, long hinge that runs almost the entire

Toshiba Portege R400-S4931

The Toshiba Portege R400 measures 12 inches wide, 9.4 inches deep, and 1.25 inches high, slightly smaller than the Apple MacBook. Like the Vista based HP Pavilion tx1000us, the Portege R400 has a comfortable full size keyboard and a 12.1 inch screen that is a little on the small side for long term use.The Portege R400 weighs 3.8 pounds (4.6 pounds with the AC adapter), which is just about right

Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722

The P105-S9722, Toshiba has stocked the laptop's case with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, more RAM, and a discrete Nvidia graphics card. When it comes to design, features, and software, this new P105 is identical to its predecessor for these details, refer back to CNET's review of the Satellite P105-S921. For the scoop on how the new components affect performance, read on.Like its predecessor,

Toshiba Portege M400

The 4.8 pound Portege M400 measures 11.6 inches wide, 9.8 inches deep, and 1.6 inches thick making it a bit bulkier than other convertible tables with 12.1 inch displays, such as the 4.8 pound Fujitsu LifeBook T4020 and the 3.6 pound Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet. Though the Portege M400's AC adapter tacks on another pound, the total package is still light enough for semi frequent travel and short

Toshiba Satellite M65-S821

The Toshiba Satellite M65's case is 15.5 inches wide, 11 inches deep, and 1.46 inches thick, placing it on the cusp between the midsize and desktop replacement categories. The Toshiba weighs 7.4 pounds, which is about a pound lighter than a few other multimedia oriented, desktop replacement portables with 17 inch screens the 8.4 pound VAIO VGN-AX570G, the 8.2 pound Dell Inspiron E1705, and the

Toshiba Satellite M65-S809

Though Toshiba sells four different versions of its midsize, copper colored Satellite M65 laptop, all include virtually identical parts a 1.73GHz Intel Pentium M 740 processor, 512MB of fast 533MHz memory an integrated Intel 915GM graphics chip that lacks its own VRAM, forcing it to borrow up to 128MB of main memory.A 17 inch wide screen with a 1,440x900 native resolution and a double layer DVD+/

Jumat, 09 Januari 2009

Dell Latitude D630

Those new components (and its optional nine cell battery) helped our Latitude D630 review unit post impressive performance scores as well as the longest battery life we've seen in a thin and light. And the laptop incorporates a thorough set of features for business including corporate level security measures and optional WWAN for a lower price than its competitors such as the Lenovo ThinkPad T61.

Dell Studio S1535-143B

We were very fond of the previous incarnation of this retail only configuration, dubbed the S1535-125B. The updated version, the $849 S1535-143B, knocks the CPU back a bit, from a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 to a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T5800. The difference in real world performance is negligible, but since the older version is still available for a slightly discounted $799, it might be worth a look

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

While component wise, the Mini 9 is similar to other recent Netbooks, such as the Eee PC 901 and the Acer Aspire One (which all use Intel's Atom CPU), in typical Dell fashion, there are more customization options than we've seen other Netbooks. Our test unit arrived with 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state hard drive, and Windows XP.That configuration costs $514 and comes very close to hitting the

Dell XPS M1330-126B

One of the few competitors to the MacBook is Dell's 13 inch XPS 1330, which we first saw in the spring of 2007. The system hasn't had a serious overhaul since then, but this fixed configuration retail model, the $1,149 1330-126B, offers a decent mix of components and features for just north of the $1K mark, along with more than three hours of battery life. It's still hard to beat the best selling

Dell Latitude E6400

The E6400 is powered by Intel's Centrino 2 platform, and our $2,007 review unit was packed with extras, from a backlit keyboard to a desktop speed 7,200rpm hard drive. In typical Dell fashion, the starting price is a very reasonable $1,139, but almost everything, from the fingerprint reader to the Webcam, to a built in modem costs extra. That makes the starting price illusory for most buyers, but

Dell Inspiron 1420

This $799 retail configuration, called the Inspiron 1420-123B, offers a reasonable mix of components, including 3GB of RAM, but lacks the updated features found on Dell's latest 15 inch Inspirons, including touch sensitive media control buttons and an HDMI output, making it look and feel a little dated.Specification Price as reviewed $799Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750Memory 3GB DDR2

Dell Studio 15

The new Studio line, as personified by the $1,250 15 inch Studio 15, has the same tapered shape, slot loading optical drive, and rounded hinge as the Dell XPS M1530, but a similarly configured Studio system costs roughly $300 less than a similarly outfitted XPS. The trade off is mostly in size and finish. Even though it has a similar look, the Studio laptop is about 25 percent thicker and

Dell Vostro 1310

The smallest laptop in the Vostro family, the 13.3 inch Vostro 1310, starts at just $749 but offers a range of configuration options from ultra budget to high end. Our $1,258 review unit strikes a comfortable balance between performance and afford ability, and it's less expensive than competing systems, such as the Toshiba Tecra M8 and the Portable One SXS37. (A similarly configured Latitude D630

Dell Inspiron 1525

The Inspiron 1525 offers all of the ports and connections you'll probably need, but in typical Dell fashion, almost everything is an extra cost add on. Bluetooth is $20, 802.11n Wi-Fi is $50, and a DVD burner is $30 (as opposed to a plain CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive). In a move that our friends at Apple should take note of, mobile broadband antennas from both Sprint and Verizon are offered.Each

Canon CanoScan LiDE 100

As is true of any flatbed scanner, the LiDE 100 is theoretically suitable for all purpose use. The software it comes with focuses primarily on photos, however, which effectively makes it a photo scanner unless you buy (or already have) additional programs. In that context, the 2,400 pixel per inch (ppi) optical resolution is overkill far beyond anything you need for scanning photos, unless you

Epson WorkForce GT-1500

The GT-1500, however, includes both a 40 page automatic document feeder (ADF) and a letter size flatbed. The flatbed can be useful if you need to scan book or magazine pages or other originals that won't go through a sheet feeder. Setting up the scanner is straight forward. It measures a compact 4.8 by 18.5 by 12.5 inches (HWD), which is impressively small for a scanner with both an ADF and a

HP Scanjet G3110 Photo Scanner

The G3110 comes with both Twain and WIA drivers, so you can scan from nearly any Windows program with a scan command. The Twain driver lets you easily control settings like resolution and color saturation, and it includes options for restoring color to faded photos, removing dust and scratches, and applying adaptive lighting.The last choice automatically fixes issues like back lighting, to bring

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300

What you get for the Fujitsu's extra size and weight is both duplex scanning, which is rare in a portable scanner, and a 10 page ADF, which is rarer still if not currently unique. You also get much faster scans than with most portable scanners. Even without taking the relatively fast scan speed into account, simply using an ADF boosts overall speed compared with feeding paper manually.It tested

Microtek ArtixScan M1 Pro

Despite the M1's focus on photos, you can use it for all purpose scanning like any flatbed scanner. With that in mind, Microtek includes a Twain driver, so you can scan from most Windows programs. You also get an optical character recognition (OCR) program, Abbyy FineReader 6.0 Sprint, to convert the scanned image to editable text.The process of scanning for OCR is a little clumsy, both because

Plustek SmartOffice PS282

One of the PS282's nicer touches is its small size. At just 5.8 by 10.4 by 5.0 inches (HWD) with the output tray folded over the front panel, this scanner shouldn't be hard to find room for on your desk. Installation is easy too. Plug in the power cord and supplied USB cable, and then let Windows start the setup routine from the distribution disc. It tested the scanner using Windows XP.Plustek

Plustek OpticPro A320

Although it's easy to find a letter size scanner for under $100, it's hard to find a tabloid size scanner for less than $1,000 at least it was before the OpticPro A320. This super tabloid (12 by 17 inch) flatbed scanner comes in at only $600 (street). More important, it makes large format scanning far more affordable than it was, particularly for small offices that need to scan large documents.A

IrisCard Pro 4

The IrisCard Pro 4 hardware is similar in some ways to the IrisCard Pro version 3.5 scanner it replaces, at least to the extent of its resolution and size. The 600 pixel per inch (ppi) optical resolution is more than enough for recognizing text on business cards. At 3 by 6.1 by 1.9 inches (HWD) and 5.6 ounces, it's very portable as well as small enough to fit on a desktop without taking up much

Canon imageFORMULA DR-2510C

The DR-2510C model provides color scanning up to 25 pages per minute (ppm) and 50 images per minute (ipm) in duplex.Ideal for work group environments and distributed scanning applications in legal, health care, government, financial and education markets, the DR-2510C provides fast, high quality duplex scanning in a versatile and space saving design.Under Canon's new imageFORMULA brand, the DR-

Epson Perfection V500 Photo

The scanner's long list of impressive features includes a 6,400 pixel per inch (ppi) optical resolution, which is more than enough for scanning 35mm film an LED light source that doesn't need time to warm up when the scanner's been sitting idle and hardware based Digital ICE for digitally removing dust and scratches from film.Even more important than the individual features is the way they work

NeatReceipts Neat Business Cards

NeatReceipts could have taken the business card module from the Scanalizer program as is, combined it with a business card scanner, and sold the result as a perfectly reasonable product that would stand up to the competition. Instead, the company says it enhanced the parsing engine, tweaking it for the specific task of recognizing business cards.More important, it took the idea of a business card

IrisCard Pro

The hardware side of the IrisCard Pro package is a reasonably portable, 600 ppi color scanner that measures 1.1 by 5.9 by 2.6 inches (HWD) and weighs just 7 ounces. That's big enough to scan anything up to 4.2 inches wide, but small enough to stay out of the way on your desk and portable enough to carry on the road. The portability is particularly useful if you want to scan cards at the end of

Visioneer Strobe XP 220

What makes the XP 220 special among small scanners is the Kofax Virtual ReScan (VRS) module that's integrated into the driver. "Virtual rescan" is a clever way of describing digital enhancement, which can turn a literally unreadable scanned image into an easily readable one. Highlighted text, for example, may show as solid black on a scan. Digital enhancement can find the text.Having VRS in a

Canon DR-1210C

For instance, it lets you choose a type of scan from a descriptive name instead of an arbitrary number. It delivers the extra flourishes despite being one of the least expensive flatbed document scanners available it's truly affordable for a home office, small office, or for use as a personal scanner in a larger office. Most document scanners at any price are strictly sheet fed.This is because

Kamis, 08 Januari 2009

KeyScan KS810

For anyone who has discovered the advantages of scanning paper into electronic form, having a scanner handy is a must. You can use it for everything from receipts to incoming letters to pages you want to send as email attachments. Unfortunately, keeping a scanner to use as needed takes up space and adds one more gadget to clutter up your desk.One longstanding way to minimize the clutter is with a

Canon CanoScan 8600F

Quality that blew away the competition in the 8400F's day is no longer as impressive. On top of that, the 8600F costs 20 percent more than the 8400F, which means it has to do better to match it on bang for the buck. The good news is that the 8600F does do better. The 8600F's claimed optical resolution of 4,800 pixels per inch is significantly higher than the 8400F's 3,200 ppi, and the actual

Visioneer RoadWarrior

The hardware side of the RoadWarrior package is a 10.6 ounce, 600 pixel per inch scanner that measures just 1.5 by 11.4 by 2 inches (HWD). That's wide enough to scan letter and legal size paper but small enough to pack in your notebook bag, inside its own soft carrying case. Like most portable scanners, it gets power over a USB cable, so once you've installed the software, setting it up is

Epson Perfection V350 Photo

The Epson Perfection V350 Photo ($149.99 direct) may not achieve the scanning perfection its name implies, but it does a fine (though slow) job of scanning photo prints. It can handle general purpose scanning and is clearly aimed at home use. One touch buttons let you copy (scan and print) and scan to email (attach the scan to an email message). But the V350 is really meant for people who are

CardScan Executive

The CardScan Executive package combines CardScan 8, the latest software version, with the current model CardScan 800c scanner. The CardScan 800c, a 300 pixels per inch color scanner, is about half the size of a typical portable scanner for letter size pages. It weighs 10 ounces and measures 1.75 by 6.5 by 3.7 inches (HWD). That makes it big enough to take cards up to four inches wide, but small

C. Crane Witness AM/FM MP3 Player

PoGo Products briefly came to the rescue with a line of AM friendly MP3 players, but the company ceased production of the line after only a few years. Filling the void is the C. Crane Witness AM/FM MP3 Player, a basic radio cum MP3 player reminiscent of the Radio YourWay LX. Even with its throwback design and monochrome display, the Witness will cost you a pretty penny $229.95 for 2GB but AM

Sony NWZ-E438F Walkman

Some pack their players with boatloads of extras, while others create unique and purportedly useful design elements. Some simply make a product that's just as easy to use, offers a similar array of features, and delivers great sound quality but then charge less for it. Such is the case with the Sony E-Series Wallkman, a flash player positioned to square off against the iPod Nano.Unfortunately,

Sony NWZ-E436F

Some pack their players with boatloads of extras, while others create unique and purportedly useful design elements. Some simply make a product that's just as easy to use, offers a similar array of features, and delivers great sound quality but then charge less for it. Such is the case with the Sony E-Series Wallkman, a flash player positioned to square off against the iPod Nano.Unfortunately,

Sony NWZ-B133F

Features come and go in the rapidly evolving MP3 player space. One that has enjoyed fluctuating popularity is the built in USB interface, which allows a device to connect directly to a computer without a cable. This "plug and play" capability is currently out of fashion, but Sony is trying to keep the dream alive with the B-Series Walkman. The entry level offering is aimed at active users and is

Sony NWZ-B135F

Features come and go in the rapidly evolving MP3 player space. One that has enjoyed fluctuating popularity is the built in USB interface, which allows a device to connect directly to a computer without a cable. This "plug and play" capability is currently out of fashion, but Sony is trying to keep the dream alive with the B-Series Walkman.The entry level offering is aimed at active users and is

Archos 5 (250GB)

Archos is promoting the Archos 5 as a Wi-Fi Internet tablet, but its chromed plastic enclosure and 5 inch touch screen look more like a luxury GPS unit. In fact, for an extra $129 you actually can use the Archos 5 as a relatively sophisticated in car GPS system. Unlike its predecessor, the 605 WiFi, the Archos 5 is controlled almost entirely by its touch screen, with the exception of a power

Microsoft Zune (third generation, 16GB)

The design of the flash memory Zune models offered in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities at $129.99, $149.99, and $199.99 respectively is almost entirely unchanged from the Zunes we reviewed last year. The face of the player is now covered with a glossy plastic that, although pretty, is more prone to smudges and scratches than the matte finish on last year's model. The flash based Zune measures the

Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 2GB)

The third generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest profile MP3 player we've laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market and it sports a price tag to match $79. The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty bitty device is far from perfect.Its screen less design

Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 1GB)

The third generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest profile MP3 player we've laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on the market and it sports a price tag to match $79. The new Shuffle is appealing in its elementariness, too, but the itty bitty device is far from perfect.Its screen less design

Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB)

The second generation iPod Classic is indistinguishable from 2007's original model, except that the thicker 160GB version is no longer available. An anodized aluminum faceplate covers the front of the Classic in either black or silver, while the back of the iPod is covered in the same scratch showing, smudge loving chromed steel found on most iPods.The second generation iPod Classic fits a

Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)

Priced at $229 (8GB), $299 (16GB), and $399 (32GB), the second generation iPod Touch still commands a fairly high price compared with other MP3 players with similar capacities. When you weigh the price of the iPod Touch against its features, however, the device becomes much more attractive.Out of the box, the second generation iPod Touch includes an amazing music player, podcast support, video

Apple iPod Nano Fourth Generation

The Nano 4G feels impossibly light and thin, with a seamless metal construction that prevents it from snapping like a twig. A slightly curved design gives the Nano 4G the essence of an airplane wing, repeating the rounded design themes of Apple's iPhone 3G and second generation iPod Touch. Compared with the short, squarish design of last year's Nano, the long, tapered body of the fourth

Rabu, 07 Januari 2009

Samsung HP-S5053

This 50 inch plasma is priced to compete with models such as the Panasonic TH-50PX60U, costs a few hundred bucks more than sets such as the LG 50PC3D and significantly more than the Vizio P50HDM, putting it into somewhat of a middle ground price wise. The Samsung HP-S5053's look can definitely turn heads when turned off, and its comprehensive collection of inputs will appeal to folks with lots of

Samsung HP-S4253

The HP-S4253 plasma boasts a glossy black exterior and hidden speakers, and its feature set is anchored by excellent connectivity. Its image quality doesn't measure up to that of the best plasmas, however, and it costs a bit too much to compete against the most aggressively priced bargain models. Samsung has apparently made a conscious decision to make its LCDs look more attractive than its

Samsung HP-R5052

SpecificationsProduct type : Plasma TVDiagonal size : 50 inBrightness (cd/m2) : 1300 cd/m2Price range : $1,767.20

Samsung SPN4235

All plasmas are thin, but a 3.1 inch depth makes this Samsung one of the flattest TVs we've ever seen. The bezel measures just 1.3 inches from its outer edge to the screen that's a lot of picture in a very slender frame. The 4235's silver competitors seem designed to stand out, but this set does the opposite, blending in with an industrial looking charcoal gray. Despite its low price, the 4235

Samsung PN42A400

The Samsung PN42A400 is a 42 inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $700. In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black levels than an LCD display can. Has a conventional 4:3, zoom 16:9, wide zoom, zoom, and just wide screen modes.Also, this TV has a 3D digital comb filter.This is more favorable than the

Samsung PN63A760

There's nothing understated about the design of the PN63A760. Aside from the fact that it's a God awfully large television, you have the fact that the top and bottom edges of the frame bear a red tinge that fades to black closer to the screen. Unlike other red tinted "Touch of Color" models, this Samsung goes one better with a stand that's also tinted red. And, as always, if you don't like red on

Samsung PN58A550

Although review the 58 inch Samsung PN58A550, we did review the 50 inch Samsung PN50A550. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Samsung plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 50 inch model to provide a good indication of how the 58 incher will perform.SpecificationsProduct type : Plasma TVDiagonal size : 58 inColor : Gloss blackPrice

Samsung PN50A550

The goodHighly accurate primary colors and color temperature, above average video processing with effective noise reduction, oodles of picture controls and settings, friendly, intuitive menu design, handsome look.The badSubpar anti reflective screen, black levels not quite as deep as those of the best plasmas, confusing picture mode arrangement.The bottom lineAccurate color helps set apart the

Samsung HP-T4264

Although review the 42 inch Samsung HP-T4264, we did review the 50 inch Samsung HP-T5064. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Samsung flat panel plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size and native resolution, so we expect the picture quality of the 50 inch model to provide a good indication of how the 42 incher will perform.For more information, refer to the full review of

Samsung FP-T5884

Although review the 58 inch Samsung FP-T5884, we did review the 50 inch Samsung FP-T5084. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Samsung flat panel plasma HDTVs are identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 50 inch model to provide a good indication of how the 58 incher will perform.SpecificationsProduct type : Plasma TVDiagonal size : 58 inImage contrast ratio :

Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U

The goodExcellent black levels for an LCD TV, deinterlaced 1080i material properly, solid connectivity with 3 HDMI inputs, classy styling with thin frame around the screen and slim depth.The badRelatively expensive, uneven uniformity manifests as irregular bands across screen, color becomes bluer in darker areas, lacks picture in picture.The bottom lineWe loved the Sharp LC-52D64U's slim style

Sharp Aquos LC-52D65U

The goodRelatively inexpensive, accurate color after calibration, energy efficient, numerous picture controls, superb connectivity with five HDMI inputs, understated, no nonsense styling.The badProduces lighter blacks than some LCDs, poor off angle viewing characteristics, below average standard definition processing.The bottom lineExcellent energy savings and decent picture quality make the

Sharp AQUOS LC-32D44U

The Sharp LC-32D44U produces a relatively deep shade of black and fine shadow detail exhibits decent screen uniformity, sleek design, nice selection of picture controls, zero over scan aspect ratio mode available.The badInaccurate primary colors, darker areas tend toward blue, spotty video processing with 1080i sources, subpar standard definition processing, soft picture with PC sources, no easy

Sharp AQUOS LC-37GP1U

Although review the 37 inch Sharp LC-37GP1U, we did review the 32 inch Sharp LC-32GP1U. Judging from their spec sheets.The two Sharp flat panel LCD HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 32 inch model to provide a good indication of how the 37 incher will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sharp LC-32GP1U.

Sharp AQUOS LC-46D43U

Although review the 46 inch Sharp LC-46D43U, we did review the 32 inch Sharp LC-32D43U. The two TVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 32 inch model to provide a good indication of how the 46 incher will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sharp LC-32D43U.

Senin, 05 Januari 2009

Epson PictureMate Dash PM 260

The Epson PictureMate Dash (PM260) looks a lot like its predecessors, the PictureMates Pal, Snap, and Flash. It stands 13.6 inches wide, 9.1 inches deep, and 8.7 inches tall, and weighs just 5.3 pounds. Although it has traded the all silver look for a white and dark gray exterior, it retains the high tech picnic basket look with a pivoting handle and lid.The lid opens to reveal the control panel,

Epson Stylus Photo 1400

The Stylus Photo 1400, since it lists for $150 less than the Stylus Photo R1800, which is the next step up in Epson's 13 inch line. However, photographers looking for more neutral black and white prints should take a look at Epson's Stylus Photo R2400, which earned high scores for its mastery of monochromatic printing.When I was in grade school, printers were massive, ugly, heavy behemoths clad

Epson Stylus Pro 3800

It's worth noting that the Stylus Pro 3800 isn't for everyone. Its wide tonal range, long lasting prints, fantastic black and white printing, accurate color prints, and wide array of paper types make it wonderful for enthusiasts and professionals. But, if you don't plan on selling your prints, or you lean toward scrap booking instead of fine art printing, you may be more economically served by

Epson PictureMate Pal PM200

The PictureMate Pal resembles a small, high tech picnic basket, complete with pivoting handle and basket lid. The lid flips up to reveal a 2 inch color LCD and a few buttons, and the lid also doubles as the paper input support. One of the buttons, labeled Open, opens a panel on the front of the printer. This panel conceals two memory card slots and does double duty as the output tray.The unit

Epson Stylus CX7800

The Epson Stylus CX7800 is essentially a souped up version of the CX4800. It has the same bread box like form in the same gray, silver, and fake chrome plastics, but it's slightly bigger (17x16.6x7.83 inches, 21.16 pounds) and it has a more substantial scanner lid and a more elaborate front panel that includes a 1.5 inch backlit color LCD.Like the CX4800, the CX7800's 100 sheet input and 30 sheet

Lexmark X9350

The Lexmark X9350 is reasonably sized for an inkjet all in one device. It stands 18.3 inches wide, 15.1 inches deep, and 10.6 inches tall, and it weighs less than 23 pounds. Its glossy white and brushed silver body evokes the Apple aesthetic. An ADF sits atop the scanner cover and can hold up to 50 sheets of originals. Using the ADF, you can scan or copy legal size documents the largest original

Lexmark E250dn

The Lexmark E250dn looks very similar to the recently reviewed E350d. Sitting 10.2 inches tall, 14.1 inches wide, and 15.6 inches deep, it has a small footprint for a laser printer, making it a perfect fit for a small office or a dorm room. And weighing just 25 pounds, it's not too hard to move to a different spot should the need arise.The input tray can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper, and

Lexmark E450dn

The Lexmark E350d is very compact for a mono laser printer, measuring just 14 inches wide by 15.6 inches deep by 10.2 inches tall. It's not that heavy, either, weighing in at a mere 25 pounds, so it's not too difficult to move. The front mounted control panel is simple, with just a two line text LCD, a Cancel button, and five buttons to navigate the on screen Menu. The Menu is basic, owing to the

Lexmark E350d

The Lexmark E350d is very compact for a mono laser printer, measuring just 14 inches wide by 15.6 inches deep by 10.2 inches tall. It's not that heavy, either, weighing in at a mere 25 pounds, so it's not too difficult to move. The front mounted control panel is simple, with just a two line text LCD, a Cancel button, and five buttons to navigate the on screen Menu.The Menu is basic, owing to the

Lexmark C530dn

The Lexmark C530dn is a behemoth of a printer, as color lasers tend to be (individual toner cartridges take up a lot of space). The C530dn's toner cartridges are stacked vertically, resulting in a tall unit 19 inches tall by 17 inches wide by 20 inches deep. It weighs a back breaking 57 pounds, but two hand wells on either side help you get a grip if you need to move the printer around. The

Lexmark P350

The white and silver P350 is small and lightweight. It measures 9.2 inches wide by 5.8 inches deep by 5 inches tall and weighs 4.1 pounds. The fold up handle makes it easy to tote around, but the included power cord and adapter put a bit of a damper on the portability. We would like to see an optional battery pack for this printer, but even the more expensive Epson PictureMate Pal and Canon

Lexmark X 7675 Pro

Lexmark outfits the X7675 in an attractive black finish with silver side paneling and clean, rounded edges that give it an original flair, as opposed to previous versions that looked too much like made for Mac clones. We're happy to see Lexmark take a unique stand on their chassis design. The printer measures 8 inches high by 19 inches wide by 14 inches deep and only weighs 19 pounds, making it

Lexmark Z2420

The shape of the Z2420 is much more contoured than last year's model, with rounded edges instead of straight lines. Built in Wi-Fi networking and its lightweight size (4.9 inches by 18.0 inches by 9 inches) make it easy to move around the home office without getting weighed down or tangled up in cords.The paper feeder on top of the printer holds 100 pages of standard paper, but we found some

Lexmark X7550

The Lexmark x7550 uses a four inkjet system comprised of an individual port for black and another single port for the color cartridge (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow). Along with the standard output cartridges that they include with the printer, Lexmark also sells high yield ink that, when paired with Lexmark's photo specific glossy paper, will reportedly last up to 100 years with no visible loss in

Lexmark X4550

The Lexmark X4550 is a high end version of the X3550, which we reviewed recently. The two printers offer the same design and feature set, with the exception that the X4550 adds wireless networking for an additional $50 (though it lacks an Ethernet port for wired networking). The X4550 is also rated to perform more quickly than the X3550, so the focus this review will be on performance since the

Lexmark X500n

The Lexmark X502n is a behemoth of a printer. It measures 21 inches tall, 19 inches wide, and 17.2 inches deep, and weighs a hefty 77 pounds. It's possible to move it yourself (speaking from experience) but not recommended, for fear of dropping the printer and breaking both it and your toes. The multifunction unit that sits atop the printer comprises a flatbed scanner, an automatic document

Lexmark X3550

The Lexmark X3550 features the company's standard white and light gray body, with silver accents. The printer sits 17.8 inches wide, 7 inches tall, and 12.8 inches deep. The paper input support sticks up from the rear edge of the printer, and the output tray extends from the front. The input area is protected by a translucent plastic guard that deflects small objects such as paper clips and

Lexmark Z1300

The Lexmark Z1300's simple design reflects its basic functionality. The glossy white body measures 4.8 inches tall, 16.9 inches wide, and 8.4 inches deep, and weighs a featherlight 5 pounds. The paper handling system is typical for a basic inkjet printer the 100 sheet input support juts up from the rear and the output tray pulls out from the front.The input area is fronted by a translucent gray

Lexmark Z1420

The Z1420 is a basic, single function printer, so there isn't much to speak of when it comes to features. It does, however, include built in 802.11g/b wireless capability, unheard of in an $80 printer. During the printer installation routine, you can opt to set up the printer on your wireless network it's easy to do. A Wi-Fi icon on the front of the printer alerts you to its status.The bundled

Lexmark Z845

The Lexmark Z845 is a single function printer, which means there isn't much to speak of when it comes to features. The most notable features, in fact, are the bundled software utilities. Lexmark's Fast Pics utility helps you print photos, making the process dead simple and painless. The utility goes first to your My Pictures folder and lets you check which photos you want printed, choose the

HP LaserJet P2015x

For mono laser printers, the models in the HP LaserJet P2015 series are fairly compact, making them a good fit for cluttered home offices and cramped apartments and dorm rooms. The P2015dn model we reviewed stands 13.8 inches wide, 14.3 inches deep, and 10.1 inches tall, and weighs just 24.3 pounds.The various permutations of the P2015 vary slightly in dimensions and weight due to features such

HP Photosmart D5360

The HP Photosmart D5360 features that standard Photosmart look shiny white and light gray exterior with rounded curves. This model measures 18 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 7.2 inches tall, and weighs just 12.5 pounds. Four memory card slots are mounted on the front, but it's missing a PictBridge USB port for connecting PictBridge cameras. The control panel is minimal on the D5360.The 1.5 inch

HP Photosmart C6280

The all in one HP Photosmart C6280 uses the same design as single function Photo smarts. It sits 17.6 inches wide, 17.4 inches deep, and 7.4 inches tall, and a weight 22.6 pounds. The scanner lid opens to reveal an A4 size flatbed scanner. You get four memory card slots, but oddly, no PictBridge USB port, a major omission on a photo oriented printer in this price range.The PictBridge port would

HP PhotoSmart A526

The HP Photosmart A526 is adorably tiny, standing just 8.9 inches wide at its base, 4.6 inches deep, and 5.4 inches tall. It weighs a feather light 2.7 pounds and a flip up carrying handle makes it easy to tote around. The printer's blue front panel opens to serve as an output tray and reveals memory card slots and a USB PictBridge port.Opening the front panel also causes the paper input panel

HP Photosmart A826

The HP Photosmart A826 is all smooth plastic and rounded edges. Its design is pod like, resembling the 1950s take on futuristic, space age design (it would be right at home in Disney's House of the Future exhibit from the late '50s). It sits 10.4 inches wide at the base (the top is narrower), 9.6 inches deep, and 10.8 inches tall and weighs a light 5.8 pounds.The printer's top panel flips up for

HP Photosmart D7460

The HP Photosmart D7460 looks a lot like other members of the Photosmart printer line. The brushed silver and white body stands 18.2 inches wide, 15.3 inches deep, and 6.8 inches tall, and weighs a very manageable 17.6 pounds. Protected behind a clear plastic door live four memory card slots that accept most types of cards some card types require an adapter, which is not included.The front

HP Deskjet 460cb

The HP Deskjet 460 printers are reasonably compact for portable inkjet printers, but they're still large enough and heavy enough that you wouldn't want to carry them around unless you really need to. They sit 13.4 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep, and 3.3 inches tall, and weigh 4.5 pounds without the power adapter or battery. They're slightly larger and heavier than the Pixma iP90v.While the printer

HP Photosmart C5280

The HP Photosmart C5280 uses a body design similar to what we've seen with the Photosmart C5180. It stands 17.8 inches wide, 15.2 inches deep, and 8 inches tall, and weighs a mere 15.7 pounds. The 2.4 inch color LCD is top mounted on a panel that swivels through about 90 degrees, so you can easily see it whether you're sitting or standing. The on board buttons include task buttons, menu buttons

HP OfficeJet Pro K850

The HP Officejet Pro K850 is an enormous inkjet printer because it can handle medium format media, up to 13 inches wide versus 8.5 inches on a typical, consumer level printer. The black and silver printer measures 24 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 8 inches tall, and weighs 27.1 pounds. The duplexer on the K850dn adds an inch or two to the depth when attached to the rear of the printer.The K850'

HP Photosmart A636

The A636 has the same small print kiosk form of its predecessor. The exterior is still matte black with a glossy output tray that folds down to reveal four media card slots (CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD or MMC, xD) and a PictBridge USB port. The only aesthetic difference between the A626 and the A636 is the faceplate, which is now light gray instead of blue.Standing at 5.2 inches tall, 9.9

HP Photosmart C8180

The design of the C8180 is similar to the rest of the printers in the Photosmart series, but this particular model has a few notable hardware additions that you won't find in most All in Ones. Unlike most printers, the C8180 has a swiveled touch screen that lets you control all the software functions including photo editing, wireless setup and management, and scanning jobs.The touch screen

HP Officejet J6480

The HP Officejet J6480 is relatively large (18.7 inches wide by 18.6 inches deep) and heavy (16.87 pounds), but it manages to keep a low profile by standing only 10 inches high. The large footprint plus the fact that the trays don't fold into the body mean you probably won't move it around the office very often. However, the combination of matte white and gray panels and the glossy black cockpit

HP Officejet H470wbt

The print quality is also unsatisfactory, which wasn't a surprise but disappointing nonetheless. We wish we could speak better of the H470wbt, the highest end model in the line, but this new model is an unimpressive update you'd be better off purchasing its previous incarnation, the HP Deskjet 460c, at a discounted price. The casing of the Officejet H470wbt is almost identical to the 460c, but

HP LaserJet M2727nfs

The design of the LaserJet M2727 series multifunction is all business. The putty and gray body of the M2727nf stands 19.7 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 18 inches tall, and weighs almost 38 pounds (the M2727nfs is taller and heavier due to an extra paper tray). The flatbed scanner lid is topped by a 50 pages automatic document feeder. The control panel is divided by task.In the center are a

HP Photosmart A626

The A626 is very small and portable, much like the A526. Its black and light blue body stand 9.9 inches wide, 4.6 inches deep, and 5.2 inches tall, and weighs just 3.4 pounds. The entire front panel flips down to reveal four memory card slots and a PictBridge USB port; it also serves as the output tray. Opening the front panel also causes the input tray to pop open in the rear and the LCD to