Features

• Up to 45 ppm print speed; up to 1,200 dpi resolution
• 460 MHz processor, 48 MB memory, expandable to 512 MB
• USB and parallel connectivity, optional networking
• Versatile paper handling with 600-sheet standard input capacity
• PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Features

• Up to 4,800 optimized dpi using premium photo papers
• Prints directly from digital camera memory cards
• LCD preview for selecting color, size, and format
• Compact size, easily portable
• Convenient USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (17)

perfect little printer
I purchased an earlier version of this printer last year along with my first digital camera. It is identical to this with one less port for memory cards. My camera was a 2 megapixel Olympus D510 so I did not intend to enlarge my photos beyond 4x6. This printer offered small size and ease of use, which appealed to me at the time. The printer does not need to be connected to a computer to produce high quality 4x6 images - as close to photos from film as you can get with 2 megapixels. I now have a three megapixel camera and the prints are even better.

This printer is so easy to use. Just plug it in, add paper, insert the smartmedia, compact flash, or memory stick into the appropriate slot, select the number of the photo you want to print, press the print button and watch a beautiful photo emerge from the printer. It weighs only 3 pounds and can be easily transported anywhere. I take it on vacation with me (in a soft sided, padded lunch box) and surprise my friends with instant copies of photos.

The are only a few drawbacks for this printer. First, photo paper and ink cartridges cost a lot so your photos will not be cheaper than outside processing. I try to purchase in larger quantities to reduce the cost and I use cheaper paper for less important prints. The second drawback is the inability to view the photo on the printer prior to printing. You'll have to jot down the photo's number from your camera screen. And, of course you can't crop or modify your prints on this printer, but that's not really different from developing photos at the store.

As for durability, as I said, I've had this printer for almost a year, have taken it everywhere, printed hundreds of photos and never had the slightest problem. It's a great little printer!

Great portable printer
I have been very happy with this printer and have used it often since purchasing it. The photos produced are sharp and clear, there is minimal set-up to begin using it right away, and no computer interface is needed, though there is software included if you like to do digital editing before printing. The photo preview screen makes printing without the computer practical and easy. The 230 stores in a bag roughly the size of the average camera bag which makes it easy to take to parties and family gatherings. For print quality, ease of use, and portablity, I haven't found a better 4 x 6 printer out there.

Easy to tote and great quailty photos.
If you want to print a few high quality 4x6 photos on the spot without a PC, this is the printer for you. I recently attended a family reunion and before the punch bowl was empty everyone had a photo in their hand and a smile on their face. It is very easy to use. Just load any type memory chip and press print, or you can select the photo, adjust the contrast and crop the photo using the color screen. Get near photo lab results in a little over 2 minutes per photos.

Bad, bad, bad
I used this printer twice and kept getting "paper jam" although there was no paper in the printer. Had to send the product back. Wouldn't buy another.

Good bargain, good pictures
Since I got my digital camera I'd just been saving everything to CD and not printing anything out because printing through a website gets so expensive! I'd rather just have my own little printer, as long as the prints are good. The prints from this are great, and although they smudge if you don't allow them enough time to dry, they are good quality. I can't speak to fading yet, because I've only had it a month, but so far so good! ... Read more

Product Description

HP Scanjet 7650 Scanner Fast, high-quality scans at up to 12 ppm (6 ipm duplex) unattended using an automatic document feeder that holds up to 50 pages. Warms up quickly—preview scans in about six seconds. Document management software, ISIS and TWAIN drivers included. ... Read more

Features

• Includes 35 mm film adapter and USB cable
• Up to 2,400 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution
• 48-bit color, 256-level grayscale
• 8.5 x 14-inch scanning area
• 50-sheet automatic document feeder

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP PSC 2110 is a multifunction solution for users who need color printing, scanning, and copying functions in one machine. And it's easy to use--even novices will appreciate the unit's intuitive buttons for the most common tasks.

Prints are sharp, with up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized color dpi (using premium photo papers) and 1,200 x 1,200 input dpi when printing from a computer. Laser-quality black text prints at 14 pages per minute (ppm). The PSC 2110 can print borderless 4-by-6-inch photos, and its ink-backup printing mode completes the print job even if one cartridge runs out.

For scan and copy functions, the flatbed design accepts a wide variety of original documents, including books and 3-D objects. This model can copy at 14 copies per minute (cpm) in black and 10 cpm in color. Scanning with 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, the PSC 2110 also features a one-touch front-panel scan button so users can easily share photos and documents by sending attachments directly through e-mail.

For users with demanding color needs, the PSC 2110 supports a six-ink color option, using the optional HP 58 photo inkjet print cartridge. The unit is backed by a one-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Color printing, scanning, and copying in one compact product
• 600 x 1,200 dpi scanning resolution
• Up to 4,800-optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers
• Accepts 4-by-6-inch photo paper for borderless prints
• Optional 6-color printing system

Reviews (47)

Very satisfied with this sub $ multifunction
Bought this a few weeks ago to replace an HP DeskJet (still worked but slow). I have been very pleased with it so far. Installed it on an XP system without any problems. As with most USB devices, be sure to follow the directions when installing. We use it primarily as a printer and also make copies. Copy quality is good and you can easily select fast, normal or best quality and copy in black/white or color - all from the devices control panel. Note that the 2110 does not have a sheet feeder. Also, remember to get a USB cable since one isn't included in the box.

If you're doing a lot of scanning, I'd suggest getting separate products. I've experimented a little with the scanner but gave up and used my Epson Perfection 1640 Office (a great scanner) instead which is faster, has a legal size bed and has a sheet feeder. If you're doing much OCR, you'll want to get a program like TextBridge Pro (under $) or if you're really serious, OmniPage Pro (around $).

I've been very impressed with the print quality - particularly on photos. I also have an Epson C80 and this printer does a much better job when printing on premium glossy photo paper. I purchased an optional photo cartridge (replaces the black cartridge) and printed some photos in 6 color - excellent quality - the dark areas of the photos are more natural and skin tones are better.

Several reviews have said the printer is loud - I would disagree. It does periodically "adjust" itself but it's not noisy. Paper feed is reasonably quite (much quieter than my Epson C80). I would probably turn it off at night if it was in my bedroom though.

The reviewer who said you can't put a used cartridge back in the printer is wrong. I did it today when using the photo cartridge without a problem. Perhaps he didn't get the cartridges back in correctly.

Few suggestions for improvement:

Separate tanks for the color ink cartridges (it uses a single 3 color cartridge and a black cartridge which can be temporarily replaced with a 3 color photo cartridge). We have printed several hundred color and black/white pages and haven't replaced a cartridge yet - although, for the last 4 days, it has been warning that the color cartridge is low. More accurate ink indicators would be nice.

In typical HP fashion, it only holds about 50 sheets of paper.

In summary, for printing and copying, I would buy this again without hesitation.

Good for SOHO users.
I bought this printer for my home/office to work on weekends and spare time, plus an occasional home need. Of course I wanted an all around equipment that could scan - copy - and print. Didn't need it to fax since I can do it directly from my computer (scan to fax).
Given these dedmands and the low budget, I think this printer is great.

++ The output quality surpassed my expectations.
++ The speed is acceptable (It's not an office printer). Depending on the quality of the output, in draft for instance, the printer is really fast.
++ I can change the quality of the output either on the printer on the properties dialog box.
++ It has a very useful HP Control Panel software, that is quick to put up on your screen, from where you can decide to print, scan or copy on the click of a button.

-- The one drawback I found is that the drivers are not included in any OS, hence, you must be very careful during installation to install the software in the bundled CD first, before hooking up the printer. But then again, this only a one time thing. Overall, I am quite happy with this equipment after 6 months of use.

Burned by scanner ribbon dragging
Well-I was happy with the printer, the fax-and i thought the scanner-but overtime just as another reviewer reported the ribbon cable starts to leave a smear on the bottom of glass. Don't buy this printer for scanning

Above Average Printer.
I've owned at least a dozen inkjet and laser printers over years and the HP PSC 2110 All-in-One is one of the best. Installation with WinXP was painless, ink cartridge life is acceptable, speeds for printing and scans are good, and everything works as advertised. Printing quality is well above average. Scan quality are good. And the color or b&w copy feature is handy. The price is also very fair considering the print quality and features.

I've read the other reviews and feel some clarifications or corrections are needed. Ink use is not out of the ordinary. With the normal settings and a mixture of business correspondence containing occasional pictures, a few web pages here and there, and plain text documents, my ink cartridges last somewhere between 550 to 650 pages. Of course, heavy graphics consume more ink and plain text documents use less ink.

You can reduce ink consumption, and save money, by adjusting the print quality and paper type in the properties box. For example, different paper types use more or less ink. Tweaking the ink volume setting, in the advanced features settings, will substantially save ink. By adjusting this setting, I've gotten almost 1000 pages (mostly text with occasional small graphics) from a single cartridge, with only slightly lighter ink applied to each page (hardly noticable even if you hold it up to a regular page). You can also save ink by adjusting color saturation in the properties box.

For those talking about installation or software problems, I had no problems installing and the software has worked perfectly. Several mentioned the software wanting to re-install itself occasionally. I suspect this is caused by the printer not always being on while the computer is on. The driver maintains a constant link to the printer (it must to see the "start scan" button on the printer, for example). If the printer is off, the driver will often disable itself. If the printer is turned on after that, the software may not find a working driver and will attempt to re-install one (re-installing the software in the process). The solution is to leave the printer on whenever the computer is on.

For those talking about noise, this is not normal behavior. My printer is completely silent for hours on end after the initial startup. It will only make noise again, or reset itself, when it wakes from the power save mode. If yours is constantly resetting itself, look for something waking it up from the power save mode. By the way, contrary to what one person said, it does indeed have a power save mode.

Someone mentioned a problem printing envelopes. I've had no problem in that regard, printing everything from cheap Walmart envelopes to 24lb watermarked business envelopes. Another mentioned paper jams. Again, I've had no problems with everything from index card stock to cheap, very thin, paper.

Under miscellaneous, one or two talked about problems after a period of time or degrading performance over time. I've had mine for almost nine months with neither problem. The software still works perfectly and the quality of scans and prints are still as good as new. One person mentioned fuzzy scans. Make sure scanner alignment is done properly during setup or do it again if already setup. One person complained of no grayscale mode. This is turned on and off in the properties box.

This is a very good printer with many features and capabilities. Make sure to read the manual and help files, and take time to look over the software and properties box, to discover all this printer has to offer.

Everything great... except the scanning....
Print, copy, and scanning editable text is exceptional. HOWEVER--

after 2 months of use the ribbon cable on the scanner leaves residue while dragged across the inside of the glass. After 6 months it becomes intolerable. I only scan about 4 pages a week, so I'm not even a high-end user, but I do expect high-resolution to be high-quality.

If you are planning on doing any high-res scanning, or scanning 8x10 images, your paint shop or photopaint skills must be well above par because EVERY PHOTO YOU SCAN WILL HAVE 1-inch wide FADED LINES RUNNING THROUGH IT. You will either have to scan both halves seperately and paste them together or paint out your lines. It even ruins greyscale photos.

You are not allowed to clean out the inside glass yourself, so you have to bring it in for service. Since it's not a malfunction, just a cosmetic thing, and in my area NO recommended HP service center had someone qualified to just open and clean the thing, you will have to pay to have it shipped out and back.

I found it cheaper to risk buying a new one by taking it apart myself, though if I can't put it back together it will be a different brand this time, no doubt about it. I have inspected it and am on my way to buy the proper screwdriver in a few minutes.

(UPDATE: Even after I took it apart to clean it, the residue won't come off completely. I've used three different glass cleaners and rubbing alcohol. It looks like it's gone, but on testing it still produces faded lines through my artwork. I also can't run it if I try modifying the ribbon so it will hang lower-- too short, it appears. I'm going to have to get a new flatbed. Sigh.)

I don't want that to scare you. If you just want a color copier, its perfect. If you need to scan editable text, it couldn't be better, even on 50-year-old magazine articles. If you're just scanning items for Ebay or family pictures for your friends at the normal 72 to 200 dpi, it will be great. If you're more interested in photo-quality prints from your digital camera and will only be scanning when you need a copy of something, go for it. The printing from the photo cartridge is super.

BUT, if you're looking for a high-resolution all-in-one because you know you're going to upgrade to scanning artwork or high-resolution designs, or are going to start creating an electronic reserve, don't be fooled by the 600-1200 dpi option. Yes, it does scan at that high a resolution, but you'll be fixing those faded lines. Get a seperate scanner. The flatbed I bought in 1997 does a better job, it's just not compatible with my new computer.

As it turns out, a friend of mine also got this model for Christmas. I had her test it for streaks by scanning with the cover open and she found the beginning of the line residue. I hope the rest of the owners have better luck than we did. So in short, if you want to scan something better than a color copy, beware. Look elsewhere. Bad design. The scanner is just a cheap bonus item stuck on top of really good printer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for designers, publishers, or anyone looking forprofessional-quality printouts, the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 1220Cseprovides high-performance printing on a wide variety of media. It will print anything from 4-by-6-inch postcards to13-by-19-inch Super A3 posters. It handles transparencies, thick cardstock, and everything in between. The 1220Cse can help you withcreative projects such as iron-on transfers, greeting cards, andbanners. For your home office, use the label and envelope printingfunctions, or switch to 2400 x 1200 dpi mode for realistic color forall your photo media.

Using PhotoREt III Enhanced Color Layering, the 1220Cse brings together high speed printing and Hewlett-Packard's latest technology. Printing at 11 pages per minute in black and 9.5 in color, the DeskJet 1220Cse is among the fastest in its category. Resolution and color are adjusted automatically for the sharpest results, which is especially useful for low-resolution Internet images.

Plus, you'll get HP's smart software package, including HP FontSmart, that allows you to expand your printing abilities even further. The booklet printing feature automatically activates two-sided printing and arranges pages for binding. HP ZoomSmart scaling technology allows you to enlarge or reduce documents easily, and with the tiling feature you can print posters five or more times the original size.

The 1220Cse includes two paper trays, 150-sheet input capacity, and a 5,000-page-per-month duty cycle. It offers convenient features such as a low-ink indicator and a cancel button that immediately terminates a print job at a single touch. The 1220Cse is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh platforms, and an optional HP JetDirect external print server can be added so everyone can share this highly versatile printer. --Emily Bakko ... Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 1,200 dpi resolution on photo paper
• Fast, 11 ppm in black and 9.5 ppm in color
• Vibrant, true-to-life colors with HP's PhotoREt III Technology
• Wide format, sizes up to 13 x 19 inches
• USB and parallel interfaces; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (20)

Massively impressive machine
I'm an unabashedly big fan of HP inkjet printers. I have found their color management drivers, not to mention their ease of connectivity, to be completely conducive to excellent output. The quality is obviously superior to HP's chief injet rival, Epson.

This printer is no exception. Aside from the somewhat obscure color cartridges (my local suppliers don't stock a lot of them because they're only used in three other printers), I've found nothing to complain about in the two months I've been using it.

The printer is truly whisper silent, and it's massively faster than my old HP 890. I print on odd sizes of paper, so I love the fact that I can now do special jobs without having to go to a service bureau to make tabloid and larger sizes. The onboard memory is sufficiently large to allow me to dump really complicated graphical files without tying up my CPU. As an example, a full-color, legal-sized flyer with multiple graphical layers used to take something on the order of 12 minutes to send to the printer and print. Now it's a matter of 3-5 minutes. True, some the speed increase is that this printer connects through a USB port, but I suspect that even if I hooked it up with the parallel connection, there'd be a massive improvement in speed. At any rate, I used to sometimes crash my computer if I tried to do smething else while a complicated project was printing. Now, nothing I do outside of starting a 3-D game will shake my system.

I cannot recommend this machine enough. However, you should take a look at the 1220Cxi version, just in case you need the added PostScript flexibility.

Pleased for the most part
I am very pleased with the quality this printer does with photos and other printing projects. However, It does not print well with thicker photo paper. The paper gets jammed even when using the feed in the back of the printer like your supposed to. It is very frustrating and wastes a lot of paper doing this. Other than that its a great printer.

LOVE IT!
I love this printer. Finally, a printer that can handle large format. I can do an 11 x 17 poster or you can even go larger if you have the paper. I'm also able to print pages to my 11 x 17 leave behind piece that I leave with clients. The visuals are crisp and clear and it's faster than any printer I've ever had in the laserjet category. But I couldn't afford a color laserjet that handled 11 x 17. So for the price, this one is awesome. I used to have my leave behinds done at Kinkos but now I do them myself. Even with the ink costs, I save a bundle. And with the double ink cartridge, I don't have to change it all that often.

Best printer purchase I ever made
I have used this printer for four years and it still works perfectly. I prints photos on photo paper beautifully. I love being able to print 11x17, and friends and family ask me to print for them. I use this printer heavily but have only bought new cartridges once in four years. I often print using the print quality of 'Fast'. The 'Fast' option looks like 'Normal' for most printing except photos. This printer was worth the expense. I also have an HP LaserJet 4L that is still working after more years than I can remember, and it's still fast compared to many newer printers on the market.

Works great....but only with light weight paper!
This printer does not load paper properly if it is anything thicker than 6 mil. All of the nice Photo Papers that are a bit thicker and produce wonderful color, do not feed into the roller properly, and the top portions of the photos don't appear. The color is fantastic, but who cares if your missing part of the photo?
You need a JetPrint Server for the tool box to work...(an additional $200 item)and the drivers are very poor. Standard paper feeds properly, but after spending $400 for one that can "do it all", I can't afford another for my photos! ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Hewlett Packard's 560 line of Jornada PDAs includes the 32 MB Jornada 565 and our 64 MB 568, members for the first batch of Pocket PCs to ship with Microsoft's new Pocket PC 2002 operating system.

On the surface, the Pocket PC 2002 OS looks much the same as the old OS. But there are a variety of enhancements to the stable of applications (like Word and Excel), new software such as MSN Messenger, added security and antivirus protection, and improved handwriting recognition.

The Jornada 568 features a CompactFlash Type 1 slot, so you can add more CF memory as well as hook up CF peripherals, such as modems or network cards. You'll probably want to expand on the memory front--64 MB is decent for a Pocket PC, but you always want more to play back any video or audio files. And CompactFlash memory prices have plummeted in recent months, making it an affordable upgrade.

The well-designed Jornada 568 sits nicely in hand, with a sturdy flip-up cover adding little to the overall weight (6.1 ounces without the cover and 7.0 with). The bright, 16-bit color TFT screen can be easily read from even sharp angles. While the 240 x 320 pixel, 3.5-inch diagonal screen isn't as large as some, it's big enough to keep you from squinting, even while reading books with Microsoft Reader.

Hooking the Jornada 568 up to your PC is handled either through the USB cradle (with a pass-through connector for the AC power adapter) or via infrared. In addition to the ActiveSync 3.5 software, HP includes Outlook 2002, Audible Player 2.0 for playing audio books, and MusicMatch for ripping and playing digital audio files. In addition to syncing up with Outlook files and directories, the Pocket PC versions of Word, Excel, and Media Player enable you to transfer almost any of your desktop files to the 568.

Powered by a 206 MHz StrongARM processor, the Jornada 568 can handle extensive multitasking without any slowdown. The bottom of the PDA offers four buttons for quick access to menus and applications--Home, Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks--as well as a four-direction navigation pad and scroll buttons on the side panel.

The Jornada 568 also functions as a voice recorder--just press the red button on the side and talk away--with a built-in microphone and speaker. But the speaker, while adequate for the normal beeps and burps of the OS, isn't great for music playback. You'll want to connect some headphones to the Jornada and, unfortunately, HP doesn't include any.

The rechargeable battery for the Jornada 568 promises up to 14 hours of life and we were able to get right around that. It also features a light at its top that glows green when the PDA is fully charged, and also flashes to alert you to appointments.

With its power, expandability, and the new Pocket PC 2002 operating system, the Jornada 568 makes an excellent all-around workhorse palmtop. --J. Curtis

Pros:

• Easy transfer of Word and Excel files and synchronization with Outlook
• CompactFlash Type 1 expandability
• Crisp, colorful display
• Sleek design

• Speaker not adequate for playing back music
• No headphones

Features

• Color Pocket PC with 64 MB of RAM with Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 operating
• Built-in CompactFlash slot lets you add memory, accessories
• Vibrant 16-bit color display provides clear view indoors and out
• Store and edit data, browse the Internet, check e-mail with powerful Pocket PC applications
• What's in the box: Jornada 568, Stylus, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, CR-2032 backup battery, AC adapter, USB cradle, Jornada Quick Start Guide, Documentation pack, Pocket PC Companion CD

Reviews (49)

What a marvelous gadget.
I bought my HP Jornada 568 on February 1, and waited more than two months in order to write a review not guided by the emotion of having such an wonderful invention the firsts days, but by the funcionality of the device. And I must tell that it is extremely useful.
The display is excellent, as with everything on this pocket PC. It works very fast even when almost every application is open; the design is so slim and light that is a pleasure to carry your Jornada everywhere; I think that is one of the most elegant designs in the market also.
The sound, with headphones, is excellent for music, even when it is obvious that listening through the tiny built-in speaker is not the best way to get the best sound quality.
The navigation through the internet is very good, but you must be aware that the effect in some pages is like if you were passing a magnifying glass over a book's page, because most of the internet pages do not exactly "fit to screen" (this also happens with large Excel files or complex Word documents), but even with that detail that is not inherent to the Jornada but to all Pocket PC's, is very useful and clear, because you can increase the size of the text in the page in order to a comfortable reading.
If you also plan to receive e-mail in your Pocket PC, the new operative system allows to receive HTML direct from the Internet, because it converts it to text format automatically, and that was a mayor flaw of the preceding OS.
The Word and Excel documents can be edited or created with easiness, given the multiple input choices the OS has to offer.
I highly recommend a Compact Flash Card of at least 128MB. This is not only for file storage, but to install the programs of your Jornada within the Storage Card and leting almost all the RAM for the applications preinstalled so you can get your device to run extra fast. The only flaw with this is that if you are using a CompactModem or CompactLAN in order to connect to the Internet, the programs that are installed in the CF card will not be available at the moment of navigation because the expansion slot will be already in use.
If you never had owned a Pocket PC, another recomendation is the Pocket PC Handbook, by Dan Hanttula. It is more than worth the price.
Overall, if you are planning to buy a Pocket PC and are not sure about which one to chose, do not hesitate anymore and pick the HP Jornada 568. You will be more than pleased and surely will write a review from your Pocket PC.
Accesories I own and recomend: Targus Stowaway Keyboard, Targus PDA/Keyboard Combo Case (Leather) (only if you use the keyboard very often), Viking CF card 128MB, Pretec's CompactModem and CompactLan (the Support Service from Pretec is superb) and the Pocket PC Handbook, by Hanttula.

HP Scores with Jornada 568
The original HP Jornada Pocket PC's were easily outclassed by Compaq and Casio's models, but HP's engineers have redeemed themselves- and surpassed the competition- with the new Pocket PC 2002 versions: the Jornada 565 and 568. (The only difference between the two is RAM, with the 568 having 64Mb to the 565's 32Mb.)

These new models have the superior display and speed of the competitors products, but easily top the Compaq with built-in CF card expansion and replaceable, rechargable batteries that have longer life spans than the iPAQ. The included flip-up cover is also a plus and makes the Jornada the lightest weight and slimmest Pocket PC available with both screen protection and CF expansion built-in.

HP also thoughtfully provided a way for users to store up to 8Mb of data or programs in the secure FlashROM, assuring the security of vital material.

Besides the Microsoft Pocket PC software suite, HP's bundled software includes Code Wallet Pro and the versitile OmniSolve calculator as well as HP's own image viewer. This viewer is the best I've tried on any Pocket PC. My favorite bundled program though has to be Mobile Conversay. This easy-to-use program allows you to talk to your Jornada and receive spoken responses. Mobile Conversay will read your calendar to you, tell you the date and time, check your battery life, start and stop programs and more.

The Jornada 565/568 are easily the top of the new crop of Pocket PC's.

Nice PDA
This is a great PDA. It runs Windows 2002 Pocket PC Edition very well. I can play MP3's, use Pocket Word, and synchronize with Microsoft Outlook without a problem.

The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is that the screen scratches amazingly easy. I always keep the thing in a soft case, and it's already scratched up pretty good. I have no idea how these little blemishes got there, but it is very annoying when the light is just right and they stand out.

Incredible
This is a wonderful machine. It is compact and efficient. It is compatible with several database software products allowing for easy, on the road access to all types of information. It holds 1000 pages of text per MB of memory which makes travelling a breeze. No longer do I need an extra briefcase for my books. Currently, with just a 128 MB compact flash card as an accessory, I have 7 books, 13 audible.com audible books, multiple pictures as well as all my MS Outlook contact addresses, phone numbers, email addresses. Further, I can download and respond to my email from this little pocket-size phenom. It has never, never failed me.

Transformed my life
I used to carry a laptop and a Franklin planner almost everywhere. Now, my Jornada and the Targus keyboard are all I usually need, unless I'm doing a presentation to a client. The Pocket PC is a marvel of convenience. Here are common things I do on my HP Jornada:
* All MS Outlook related activities (appointments, tasks, meeting notes, and contacts)
* MS Pocket Money: I get a receipt, and I enter it before I leave the location. No more piles of receipts to process at the end of the month so that I can reconcile my accounts.
* Pocket Word: keep my personal journal, jot down notes, write business documents, etc. The formatting isn't anywhere near as powerful as the desktop version of Word, but it won't take too many more features for this to be a highly functional word processor.
* Pocket Excel: Track mileage. Pocket Excel is a very basic spreadsheet, but it does a great job for simple spreadsheets. I expect future versions will be better.
* Download web pages for viewing: Using AvantGo, I routinely download the Economist, New York Times, CNN, and many other sites. And if I travel, I can download restaurant and entertainment info for the city I go to.
* Track billable hours: Using a great FREEWARE program for Pocket PC, I can track billable hours for clients, projects, and even activities associated with projects.
* Brainstorm: I use a mind-mapping Pocket PC program to brainstorm and develop mindmaps and preliminary project plans for myself and with clients.

* Listen to music: A 64MB flash card can hold a decent amount of MP3 files!
* Show off my new daughter: I have a digital camera, so I can transfer images of my daughter to my Jornada to show pictures to my friends and associates.

Additionally, with a Pocket PC, you can do many other things that I don't yet use the Jornada for, including edit and view PowerPoint files, edit databases, edit html files, edit images, send and receive emails, view live Internet, and watch mpeg movies. Great!

The screen on the 568 is much improved from earlier Jornadas, too. Not as much glare in sunlight.

NOTE: HP IS DISCONTINUING THE JORNADA LINE IN FAVOR OF THE IPAQ LINE IT INHERITED FROM COMPAQ. LOOK FOR BARGAINS ON JORNADAS! ... Read more

Product Description

This gray photo cartridge provides smooth, crisp colors and adds dramatic tone and texture to your photographs. Truer, non-simulated grays and richer blacks enhance your black and white photos.Compatible HP models:Photosmart: 325 375 8150, 8450DeskJet: 6520, 6540, 6840PSC: 2610, 2710OfficeJet: 7310, 7410If you do not see your manufacturers model here, please click on the Ink Depot tab above. ... Read more

Features

• brand name:HP
• manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
• model name:C9368AN
• color:Photo Gray
• maximum yield per unit:not available from manufacturer

Amazon.com Product Description

A comprehensive scientific calculator, the Hewlett-Packard HP20Sfeatures easy-to-use algebraic entry and a built-in program library of over 100scientific and mathematic functions. The library has frequently used functionslike root finder, Simpson's rule of integration, complex number operations, 3x3matrix operations, quadratic formula, and curve-fitting programs--all at thetouch of a key. The HP20S also has essential trigonometry and math functionssuch as sine, cosine, tangent, exponential, and natural log and antilogfunctions.

With this calculator, you can also perform English/metricconversions and fast conversions for mass, distance, volume, and temperature.And with the algebraic entry system, you can enter algebraic notations just asyou would write them down on paper (a terrific time saver). For calculations youdo routinely, the HP20S can record your keystrokes for future use--a greatfeature when you are working on a long-term project or set of calculations thatyou'll need to access repeatedly.

This is an ideal tool for students orprofessionals in the sciences and mathematics, and with its small size, theHP20S conveniently slips into a backpack or briefcase for easy transport. --Dana Van Nest ... Read more

Features

• Large, twelve-character display
• 10 data registers and 99 program lines
• Probability, trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions
• Keystroke programming
• Six built-in programs

Reviews (9)

A Great Calculator for that Quick Calculation
Let's face it! If you are going to do a complex calculation, you are going to break out your PC and use MATLAB (insert your own favorite mathware here) where you can A) do the calculation right and B) not have a take a coffee break while your graphical calculator thinks.

But so many times a day there is that quick calculation you need to run. What you need is a basic scientific calculator that can handle any of those run of the mill number crunches.

I got my first HP20S as a science fair award when I was in High School and I used it for this purpose all the way to finishing my Masters in Engineering. I left my calculator behind in the lab when I graduated because I stupidly had used it for months wearing epoxy sticky latex gloves (the calculator worked fine, but who wants to use a sticky calculator). I have small hands and I was able to hold this calculator in one hand and make all necessary computation using only a thumb. This is a feature I sorely miss! Also, the keys would go "klick-it" when you depressed them so that you had very nice tactile feedback.

One caveat, I can only speak to the calculator in the image above, and not to any changes that may have been made. Mine was originally purchased in the early 1990's! But boy I miss it!

Durable, functional and comprehensive yet Stylish
I have simply fallen in love with this one. There are just very few things that one can say are wrong with this calculator. In fact, i am really having to stretch my memory to find some faults in it.

Someone dropped a cup a boiling tea over it just before one of my major exams. It worked then, and is still working just fine. I love the feel of the keys, since they arent as feeble and non existent as the ones in some of the other ones. It gives you a solid rugged look.

Once you get used to this one, it is going to be very hard for you to switch to anything else. Trust me on this!

Good Calculator but beware of the newer version
This calculator is a cousin of the 10B finacial calculator (now discontinued). It's a good calculator with good button feel and a lot of preprogrammed functions including stats. However, the newer models have the keys and faceplate markings written in new colors that are hard to see. The picture on this page is of the old version of the calculator. The colors on the new ones make the calculator much harder to use in my opinion. They seem to get lost on the brown background.

The best calculator of its type
This is, quite simply, the best algebraic-notation calculator short of the graphical types. How is it superior? Let me count the ways:

1. It has a 12-digit display, but it's not limited to 12 digits. If it needs more display room, it will scroll.

2. It uses commas for thousands separators.

3. It has the easiest-to-use percentage calculations I've ever used.

4. The display shows "PEND" when you've hit an operator key (+, -, etc.) and it's waiting for the operand. This is great when you're doing involved calculations interspersed with thinking or looking info up. With other calculators, you come back from your diversion and have to think about whether you hit the operator key yet or not. Worse, some calculators change their behavior if you hit an operator key more than once, so you can't hit the operator key again without consequences.

5. It's built really well, and the keys have a nice tactile feedback.

6. There are several other nice features, but I'm running out of space. Suffice it to say, whoever designed this calculator knew how to make it pleasant to use as well as functional. Most other calculators are either too simple to be useful or too complicated to be useful. The HP20S strikes the right balance for me. I have two now and would buy a 3rd in a heartbeat if I could find one, just to have a spare, just in case.

The best non-RPN calculator
I purchased my HP 20S about six years ago and have had no problems. The best features are the keys, key layout and physical durability. The keys are a hard plastic and have an angled profile which makes the calculator easy to use when wearing protective gloves. The key layout is very useful for quick statistical entry and calculations. The durability of this calculator is amazing. It has been through more than I would like to admit, and still functions perfectly. I prefer algebraic entry over RPN and would recommend this calculator to anyone considering a top-notch non-RPN scientific calculator for heavy laboratory use. ... Read more

Features

• Powered by 1 HP Photosmart R07 lithium ion battery (included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB
• 4.1 megapixel sensor creates 2,320 x 1,744-pixel images for photo-quality prints at 11 x 14 and beyond
• 3x optical plus 7x digital zoom (for 21x total)
• 1.5-inch diagonal LCD; records MPEG-1, QVGA video; 7 shooting and 4 capture modes
• Compatible with Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card (SD/MMC); includes 32 MB internal memory

Product Description

It's so simple, you'll be scanning in minutes with HP's ScanJet 3200C color scanner with HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology. HP's software guides you through scanning and in a few easy steps you get great results automatically. The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner is perfect for family projects. The scanning software, HP PrecisionScan LT, guides you through four easy steps. The easy to use enhanced parallel interface just plugs in like a printer. The HP ScanJet 3200C color scanner includes HP PrecisionScan LT scanning software with fully automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability from Caere and Adobe PhotoDeluxe image editor. HP's Intelligent Scanning Technology combines quality optics and image processing hardware with HP PrecisionScan LT software to easily and quickly give you great images. 30-bit color (internal hardware) is an advanced feature of HP Intelligent Scanning Technology that refines image data and improves depth and clarity. Each image pixel is processed to remove streaks and jagged edges while sharpness and color accuracy are simultaneously boosted. The entire process is executed in the scanner's hardware, so your PC is not burdened with heavy processing. ... Read more

Features

• PrecisionScan LT software
• Intelligent Scanning Technology
• Easy parallel connection
• 600 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 dpi enhanced
• 30-bit color depth

Reviews (23)

Great Scanner
I bought this scanner a while back and I just absolutly love it.. The color scan on it is one of the best I have seen for a long time. It does good for black and white also. It's a little slow when it's scanning but for the money and the quality it does a great job. Buy one today you can't go wrong with HP period.

Slow, but reliable
This was my first scanner, and in my opinion, a very well designed one. I remember that I was up and scanning the first day I brought it home. It even worked with my old 486 long after I got a faster PC. I'll admit that it isn't fast, but if you are only going to do a little occasional scanning (such as for Ebay) it is just fine. It hums and it grinds- but it never failed me.
The only reason that I finally sold mine was, that the cable connectors (parallel port) weren't compatible with my new Gateway (USB).

Perfect for my needs
After reading all the reviews on this product, I was not sure - until the store put this on clearance (newer models are out). It worked great the first day, then didn't the next ("cannot find scanner" message), but I contacted HP online and the next day got a help message. Since then it has given me no troubles. I realize if/when I ever update my computer, this will probably not work(I use Windows 98), but that seems to be the way with anything you buy nowadays - it is already outdated when you get it home.But for now, it does a great job and I am very pleased. (Still I wish it were "one touch", but that is the newer models.) Photo editing program seems to be okay-nothing great, though.

Great Scanner
This is a great high resolution scanner.I use this thing everyday and I have no problems with it.I love how the color and the hp scanning technology enhances your pictures which is definately a plus.Buy this scanner if you are using win. 98.

HP 3200C
Any unreliable device is not worth any price.I got this scanner with rebates pretty cheap.However, I have had many connectivity problems."Cannot find scanner".It will work one day and not the next.The time I've spent trying to correct the problem, I should have just spent the money and got a better scanner. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

HP's OfficeJet 9110 is clearly designed to improve workgroup productivity. Users can print, copy, scan, or fax in both color and black-and-white, and many of the 9110's features work hand in hand. It features intelligent, cost-saving document management solutions, versatile options for connectivity, and expandable memory.

The OfficeJet 9110 offers fast copying and printing. Achieving up to 25 ppm print and copy speeds for black and up to 22 ppm for color, the 9110 provides up to 4,800 optimized dpi print resolution and up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi for copying. It also features high-resolution, flatbed color scanning with 2,400 dpi optical resolution (up to 19,200 dpi enhanced) in full 48-bit color.

The OfficeJet 9110 has built-in color faxing, featuring 99 speed dial locations, up to 250 pages of fax memory, fax forwarding, delayed fax, auto-reduction and enlargement, distinctive ring detection, and junk barrier. Plus, the OfficeJet 9110 makes document management simple. You can direct incoming faxes directly to an email inbox or network file (requires optional print server), email images directly from a photo memory card, or share and archive information at the touch of a button.

The 9110 is designed so that functions can be performed simultaneously without long wait times between jobs. For example, it lets you scan a document into memory while it's printing another job, or scan a fax into memory and then digitally send a document without interrupting the fax transmission. You can also set up authorized user passwords to control usage, enable job accounting and tracking, or even back up device settings.

The OfficeJet 9110 offers Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel connectivity and compatibility with most PC and Mac operating systems. Networking is available through an optional HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet internal EIO print server. The includes an automatic duplexing unit. It comes backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
OfficeJet 9110, automatic two-sided printing unit, power cord, phone cord, HP 10 black ink cartridge (26.5 ml), HP 11 cyan ink cartridge (28 ml), HP 11 magenta ink cartridge (28 ml), HP 11 yellow ink cartridge (28 ml), HP 11 black printhead, HP 11 cyan printhead, HP 11 magenta printhead, HP 11 yellow printhead, Getting Started Guide, CDs ... Read more

Features

• Print and copy at up to 25 ppm black, 22 ppm color
• Up to 2,400 dpi optical scanning, 48-bit color; color fax
• 128 MB RAM, expandable to 384 MB; photo memory card slots
• USB 2.0 and parallel connectivity, 1 open EIO slot for optional networking
• PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

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With up to 32x read speeds, 10x write, and 4x rewrite speeds, making CDswith the HP C4493A CD-Writer is incredibly fast and easy. As with all HP CD- Writers, the CD can then be shared with over a billion CD and DVD playersworldwide using CD-R media. And it features all the quality and durability we'vecome to expect from CDs.

The Hewlett-Packard C4493A CD-Writer Plus 9310i notonly allows for quick and easy data storage but comes with an extensive CD-ROMsoftware package that lets you back up and restore your system and individualfiles, compose original music, make CD labels and stationery, organize youroffice, and more.

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Features

• Internal CD-Recordable/CD-ReWritable drive for PCs
• 10x write, 4x rewrite, and 32x read
• Record up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of audio
• Includes powerful software suite
• Free MP3 downloads with purchase, see editorial review for details

Reviews (17)

An Excellent Product ¿ With a Few Minor Drawbacks
Installation of this drive was quick and painless, which every step well-documented and all of the components you need available right in the box. The software installation presented no problems either, so I had everything set up and running in under half an hour.

After two weeks of experimenting with the drive, I have been very impressed with both performance and reliability. Some users have reported problems with writing at 10x speed and receiving constant "buffer underrun" errors, but I have not experienced either of these issues. Data, audio, and video CDs have all been created without any flaws, and I have found nothing whatsoever to complain about in terms of the drive's writing ability.

The software set which ships with the drive is exceptional, but I was disappointed to find that version 3.02 of Adaptec Easy CD Creator was bundled as opposed to the more feature-rich version 4.x. This isn't a major gripe, but audio enthusiasts will likely appreciate the automatic conversion of .mp3 files in the newer version. An upgrade is available ... but having the 4.x version right in the box would have been appreciated.

Another caution to music lovers is the fact that this drive does not support CD-Text, which means that you won't be able to store the artist and title information for each track on your CD-Rs. Again, this is a minor complaint, but most newer CD players support CD-Text, and those who are looking at purchasing this drive primarily for audio uses may find the lack of support to be a drawback.

So overall, if you're in search of a reliable all-purpose CD-R/RW drive, I would highly recommend the 9310i, but if you're primarily interested in creating your own music CDs, you may want to look elsewhere.

Great drive for the money
Got burned buying the first 2x HP writer back when this was relatively new technology. It made more coasters than CD's. This one, I'm happy to say, makes up for the former. Yes, it makes CD's and fast too! I don't think people will be able to tell the difference between 10 or 20x. It almost takes longer to start the burning process than the actual burning.

The feature that sets this apart most, however, is their Simple Backup program. As an Easy CD Creator user, I've been increasingly frustrated that they continue to ignore the obvious need to back up a hard drive. HP's program solves that problem quickly and efficiently with their program, it even spans across multiple CD's for you packrats.

I ran into a slight problem originally installing their software (common for Microsoft plug and PRAY users). Popped off a note to tech support and got a response in a week. Not fabulous response time, but probably as good or better as any other company. All I needed to do was a clean boot to get rid of all the additional junk loading up at startup. Solved the problem.

Only negative - they include an old 3.0 version of Easy CD Creator. If you have 4.0 you can uninstall theirs and install 4.0 into the same directory and it will work seamlessly with their other programs.

One thing to check out before buying is the new "burn-proof" technology or something similarly named that Sanyo has developed and is starting to appear in Plextor CD writers as of the time of this review. So far the reviews have been really positive and you may want to spend the extra cash for the technology. Otherwise this is the best writer at this price level (I paid 30% more just two months ago - man I hate that!)

Excellent, fast and HP reliable.
No more japanesse junk for me, I decided to go back to HP and trow away my yamaha, just kept making bad burns at high speeds. With this one I have yet to have a bad cd. Very quiet and accurate, like it a lot. My yamah during warranty failed and no one even the distributor would give me a replacement. Just take it for fixing. DONT THINK SO, get me a new one or forget it Yamaha.
This HP is being burning since July and specially like the cool ventilation registers makes it look like a Hot Rod burner of some sort.
My cousin had his for over 6 years (a HP 4x2x12x ) and he recommended it to me. He was right it is plain good.

Medium Burner
I got this burner about a year ago. At that time it was the fastest and seemed to be the best. Now it is somewhat outdated. The programs are old. I have messed up so many times trying to copy cds becasue of "buffer underuns". Considering data and making you own original cds, it is great. If you are considering buying a burner, go for some of the newer ones, that are faster but also because they have solved all those problems.

Good hardware, bad softwear...
This is a good burner overall; it is fast and easy to install. The only problem is the softwear that comes with it; its basic, weak, user-unfriendly, and has some bugs. After making two CD copies the computer crashes and you have to restart it; this happens every time. Making data CD's can be a hassle since you have to save layouts for every CD that you make otherwise the CD is not recognized. The help and tutorial section of the softwear is no help at all. If you get the burner, you better do you homework and learn all there is about burners, CD's and how it all works. Also you should buy a few extra CD's to practice on. ... Read more

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The 9150i CD-Writer from Hewlett-Packard gives you the versatility of writing and rewriting custom CDs on your existing PC. With 32x read, 8x write, and 4x rewrite speeds, a 2 MB buffer, and 125-millisecond access times, this drive lets you use high-capacity CDs to store 700 MB of data or 80 minutes of audio per disc. Using an internal IDE connection, the drive comes bundled with HP's CD creation and fast-format software to allow you to create custom data or audio CDs, back up important files, or archive your entire system.

The Hewlett-Packard 9150i CD-Writer comes with a one-year hardware and software warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 2 MB buffer
• Compile CDs with 80 minutes of your favorite tunes
• Convert MP3 files into songs you can listen to anywhere
• Back up data easily with disaster-recovery software
• 8x write, 4x rewrite, and 32x read speeds

Reviews (9)

I'm confused, but satisfied.
I am an average consumer, not a PC expert by any means.I purchased an HP 9510i 12x4x32, installed it easily, and was able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 12 minutes with the included software on my el-cheapo HP Pavilion PC.The unit failed though and I had to send it back for a full refund.The closest model they had in stock at the time however, was the 9150i 8x4x32.I figured I would lose a great deal of speed in burning CDs, but would save $50 on the purchase price, and decided to "settle" for this model. (While I waited for it to arrive, I happened to download a trial version of "NERO" off the internet.) I received the new unit, installed it in about five minutes and to my amazement, am now able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 10 minutes!I highly recommend the 9150i. It was a breeze to install, and is idiot-proof when it comes to burning CDs.I guess I recommend scouting out some different software other than what it comes with, however.

The worst of the worst
This piece of garbage takes around five CDs to make one without errors. So if you buy a 50 unit spindle and you use this garbage then you can expect to take advantage of only 10 CDs, maybe less. It's simply the very worst of all. I had a HP CD Writer 8250i in the past and it worked fine, but I guess I was just lucky, because many people I know had problems with HP drives. I wouldn't recomment HP burners to anyone. Better buy Plextor, Sony, Yamaha.

Excellent CD-Burner
Reviewer: Carlos from P.R. I bought this CDR for my computer.I found that the Hewlett Packard has the most features available, Excellent product, easy installation, and easy to use.

Ridiculous Customer Service
I purchased this drive in large part because of a rebate HP was offering at the time. (Don't worry the drive costs less now without a rebate.)

HP expired the rebate just one month after the last eligible purchase date.I called them and the just said 'that's just the way it goes.'

I know other companies use rebates as a gimmick to get a quick buck, but until now I have expected more from HP.

Never worked for Pentium 200 Mhz with 128 MB RAM
Even thoug HP says minumum requirements are Pentium 200 MHz with 64 MB RAM and Windows 95, it has never worked for me ever and ended up with returning. I tested with even 1X speed, however, it also caused error after a while in writing. HP's burning software doesn't tell much about the reason of write errors. It only says that CD may be dirty or scratched and destroyed ten new CDs of mine in that way. Reading was working fine, but writing was never successful. Troubleshooting support was not helpful at all. ... Read more

Features

• Dazzling transflective TFT color display with an LED backlight
• Flexible expansion options
• Mobile versions of familiar applications like Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Entertainment on the go with games, music, and video
• What's in the box: iPaQ 1935, Stylus, Removable/Rechargeable 900 mAh Lithium-lon battery, AC adapter, USB cable, User Manual

Reviews (40)

Great PDA, if it never leaves the house
The computer actually works pretty well, is easy to set up, and fast enough for all the applications we're likely to run on it (including a full-featured implementation of Go). It's also pretty comfortable to use. With the security problems of wi-fi and other wireless options, and limited appicability of BlueTooth, the more expensive versions didn't make a lot of sense. It's not for FPS gaming, but it works pretty well.

Unfortunately, the glass touch screens are ridiculously fragile. Ours developed a crack across one corner of the screen after a couple of months of use, rendering it useless. Although there is no evidence that the unit was dropped (pressure fracture?), HP isn't even going to think about warranty coverage. Worse, they want about $15 less than the original price of the unit new in the box to replace the screen. I don't know how this compares to other PDA's, but this one is far, far too delicate to be a practical consumer item. Not recommended.

Almost perfect...
I've had the chance to try out HP's attempt at a consumer-friendly Pocket PC, and they have a winner. Nearly as small and just as light as a Palm V, HP has packed a top-notch screen and almost all of the functionality you could possibly want into a handsome 4 oz. piece of electronics.

Some thoughts:

* The battery doesn't last as long as Palm's, and you'll probably want to charge it at least every other day, every day if you use it extensively. You can get an extra battery, since the HP's is removable -- a real advantage in the long run, since you won't have to send the unit in for servicing a la the Palm and most other PDA models.

* You want MP3s, you got 'em. Add a 256MB SD card, and you're off and running. The unit does contain an annoying headphone adapter jack, but such are the tradeoffs of small size PDAs (Palm has a similar issue on the similarly priced Tungsten E.) It's not an iPod, but it'll do.

* You can also display small videos and pics, of course, but who really needs/wants to do this on a regular basis? I suppose if you are one of those annoying people who want to show everybody your latest baby photos, this will be just the ticket.

* There is no wireless functionality out of the box. You can add it later, but if you really are looking for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, you probably want a PDA with those features built in. That'll cost you, of course.

* Is there such a thing as too small? The buttons on this Pocket PC take a bit getting used to compared to the large and in charge buttons on the older, bloated iPaqs of yesteryear.

* Why so chintzy on the warranty? 90 days?! Take it from me, PDAs break. Their screens can crack, units freeze up, buttons stick -- basically, bad stuff happens. Seems like HP is trying to force folks to upgrade to the extended warranty. That is unacceptable support from one of the world's largest companies, and costs this otherwise excellent unit a star. (Palm offers 1 year, and I personally had near-instant turnaround on a Palm Vx repair)...

It's nice while it lasts, but...
The four months I had this in working condition, it worked wonderfully well. I never had any problem with it. Unfortunately, that wasn't to last.

I had it on its charger while I was working and next think I know, there's a crack in the glass about an inch up from the bottom of the screen. I had never dropped this PDA, I was always very careful while using it. There was no reason for this to happen, and it did so without any outside interference.

And they really get you coming and going on this one. A replacement LCD screen with glass top (you can not buy the glass top alone for this model) is almost $200. That's about what the PDA costs in the first place!

Since this happened to me, I have seen where several other people have complained of the exact same thing happening to them. This is obviously a product default, and I would never recommend that anyone buy this model. I can't vouch for any of the other HP models, but this one is a definite waste of money. Don't take the chance.

THe most horrible purchase you can ever make
NEVER EVER buy an iPAQ. I bought one, and what do you know, just one month later, I pick it up and the screen is cracked. I treat this thing better than I would a baby, and I did not drop it or do anything at all to it. So I call HP, they tell me to send it in, and what happens? They want $200 to fix it. Well, I thought that was obviously a bunch of bull since I had just paid $300 for it. Apparantly all the 19xx line is like this. If you buy iPAQ, you are a fool. They don't give a crap about their customers, I am 17 with a temp job, how am I expected to come up with $200 to fix it, I spent gd long enought coming up with the $300.

The Hewlett-Packard 1935
I recently got an HP 1935. I was turned on by its cheap price, and since this is my first Pocket PC, I didn't want to invest in something more expensive. It's very little and light. Although it's not the fastes PDA on the market, I don't think there's really big difference since it takes not even a second for most things to load up. It lacks the Bluetooth which it has a Irda beaming thing. So you don't really need if you don't have anything else Bluetooth enabled.
My only turnoff is the screen. Already there's two scrates. I treat the thing like a baby. So I don't know how they got there. I recommend this PDA. But just be VERY carefl with the screen. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The compact HP OfficeJet 4110 opens up prescious space on your desk and simplifies your life by eliminating the need for a separate printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine. And it's simple: Just press a button to fax, scan, or copy.

Print laser-quality black text and up to 4,800 optimized dpi color images (on premium photo paper and with 1,200 x 1,200 input dpi) that do full justice to your reports, business documents, or holiday newsletters. At the tough of a button, produce copies efficiently, at up to 12 cpm in black and 10 cpm in color. The scanner produces up to 20 loose pages in a single session. Communicate via fax quickly and conveniently, in black or color, using the 33.6 Kbps modem and speed dialing, which stores up to 70 speed-dial numbers. If you're away, you won't miss a thing-the memory stores up to 65 pages of incoming faxes.

Save time and hassle by doing tasks in bulk using the automatic document feeder, and a single button allows you to switch between glorious full color and sharp, crisp monochrome black. Tidy up your office with all your favorite appliances contained in one snug box. HP includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

What's in the Box
HP OfficeJet 4110 all-in-one, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge, 19 ml (C6656A),HP 28 tri-color inkjet print cartridge, 8 ml (C8728A), power cord, phone cord, wire output tray and plastic document tray guide, setup poster, user's guide, HP Photo & Imaging software on CD-ROM ... Read more

Features

• Prints, faxes, scans, and copies
• Prints up to 12 ppm black, 10 ppm color
• Stores up to 65 pages of faxes
• Scans up to 20 loose pages in 1 session
• Supports legal-size paper; 1-year warranty

Reviews (18)

Not too bad for a basic multifunction
Let's face it, this is a multifunction printer that costs under $150.

When you purchase one piece of equipment to do many things, you'll always be unhappy with at least one feature. For me, I needed a printer for my occasional printing at home (a few pages a week) that doubled as a fax. The copy feature and the scanner were pluses.

PROS:
- the HP software that allows one to send faxes straight from Word and create quick and easy cover sheets is pretty nice.
- the buttons on the machine are easy to use and not difficult at all to figure out. Want to copy? Press copy. Want to copy in color? Press copy, then color.

Photos print out alright, but I wouldn't recommend this as a photo printer. If you want high quality photos from your digital camera, use one of the online services or the machine at the store.

If you are truely considering some high level printing for a home office, don't buy this. If you do some printing, copying and faxing from home but use your office or some other location for the majority of your work, this is an excellent choice.

The install was no problem at all on my XP Home and Pro computers. Windows 2000 and Mac OS X worked fine as well.

You Get What you Pay For
I bought this on sale at Staples for $99. It was a disaster.

I have always bought HP printers because they have been so reliable and well designed. This unit seems to be the exception. It smears ink all over the page on printouts, even after multiple cleanings. Sometimes a 20 page print job takes 20 minutes, someimtes five minutes. I don't know if I just got a lemon or if HP tried to pack too much into a small unit and all the units are prone to defective output.

On the plus side, I bought it for the scanner and the scanner semmed to work really well.

Adequate if you only have small print/scan/copy job to do
We bought the printer today, and the setup was very easy, except that we had a problem with the catridge alignment page test. We called the HP customer service. It seemed that the alignment was fine but the machine just couldn't detect the page - don't know what the story was, but the rep evidently didn't think it was a problem.

It prints really fast, with good quality. I am pretty pleased with that. The copy, scan, and fax functions all function well. But I realized that it has two majoy flaws and wondered what the engineers were thinking when they designed this model. The first flaw is it is not designed to have a flat bed for copying and scanning. It uses ADF. It is fine if you just want to copy or scan regular size paper, but if you want to make a copy of a passport, then you are in trouble. The second flaw is the output comes out in a reverse order. If you only print a few pages, that's ok; but if you print a big document, prepare to spend sometime re-ordering it.

However, considering how much we spent on this machine (...), I would say it is good enough for the money.

College Student
All - in - one (Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier)

Perfect for school and home office.

All - in - one (Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier)
Perfect for school and home office. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: October 2003. The wireless, networkable DeskJet 5850 is ready for five people to use, right out of the box, with Ethernet cable and network setup poster. Plus, it prints great-looking color documents, fast.

Achieving professional quality print results at up to 4,800 optimized dpi, the HP DeskJet 5850 offers a variety of connectivity options for today's modern workspace. Choose from 802.11b wireless support to eliminate the hassle of cables, or wired Ethernet support for up to five users.

The DeskJet 5850 offers three operating modes to deliver print jobs at up to 21 ppm black or 15 ppm color in draft mode, 7.7 ppm or 5 ppm in normal mode, or 0.9 ppm for black or color in best mode. The 5850 handles a wide variety of media types and sizes, and an optional paper tray expands the 150-sheet standard input capacity to 400 sheets total. It has eight built-in fonts (four each in landscape and portrait modes) and 16 MB built-in memory.

The HP DeskJet 5850 is PC and Mac compatible, and comes backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
HP DeskJet 5850 color inkjet printer, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge (C6656AN), HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (C6657AN), 150-sheet paper tray, power cord and power supply, Ethernet cable, printer software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems, reference guide, network guide and setup poster, resealable media pack; printer cables not included ... Read more

Features

• Up to 21 ppm black, 15 ppm color draft
• Up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi optimized color printing
• Built-in wireless 802.11b and wired Ethernet support
• Optional 250-sheet tray increases input to 400 sheets
• USB 2.0 connection, PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

Reviews (14)

Exactly what I needed!
I bought this printer after my 5 year old Deskjet 930C died. I wanted an inkjet that had built-in network connectivity for use in my home network. I considered the Epson C84N, but it does not have a duplex accessory and the network connectivity is by way of a bundled print server device. Then I found the HP 5850. It had the features that I was looking for. It can be connected via USB cable, wireless 802.11b, Ethernet cable, or all three at once if you wish.

The out of box experience was very good. Plugged in the power, inserted the ink carts, and connected it to my router with a CAT5 cable. The first time it is powered on with the ink carts installed it goes through a configuration that takes 2 or 3 minutes. After that, the printer easily found an IP address using DHCP. Installation of the software from the included CD was equally smooth on both of my Win XP Pro pcs, the software found the printer and was ready to use within a couple minutes. Best of all, the duplex accessory from my old 930C also fits the 5850, saving the expense of having to buy a new one.

Print quality is very good, and is quicker than my 930C. Picture quality is much better and that is with the normal tri-color cartridge, I have not yet tested using the photo cart.

Overall, I am extremely happy with this printer, it is a very nice upgrade from my previous inkjet and just the thing for those of us needing to easily share a printer on a small network.

Works, but not easy to set up
I bought this printer because of its wireless potential. And it works great, once it is set up. I run OS X, and I always argue that things works so well on the Mac, and they typically do. This printer set up, however, seems to have been written for Windows users. There are several steps, installing this, plugging in that, restarting the computer. This is insane for OS X, which is why it appears to me to be a Windows port.

Apple uses the incredibly easy to use networking protocol Rendezvous, which in theory doesn't need any driver installed (or perhaps the driver is installed by Apple in the OS, and this one is not, yet.) At least that's my limited knowledge and experience with Rendezvous using an HP 4600 Color Laser at my work location. Just plug the ethernet cable into the printer and there it is in the Add Printer box. However, this printer required me not only to install a driver, but then follow a complicated set up procedure, plugging in a network cable, turning on/off the printer. When that didn't work, I had to restart the computer; finally, I reinstallled the software, and then it worked. This is rediculous. This is exactly the reason I do not use the Windows OS. Perhaps I do not know enough about wireless connectivity, and this may be the only way to set up a wireless printer to work with an 802 network. If true, then I appologize to Windows users and HP. If this is as easy as it gets, then there needs to be more thought put into the install process, because it sure wasn't easy at all.

Second, the printer is pretty loud. It runs like an Epson inkjet that this is replacing. When you go to print, there is an inordinate amount of clacking, and the paper feed is part of the problem.

Fortunately, the printer does work wirelessly, which is the only reason I will keep this. And I like the paper feed in front of the printer, as opposed to on top like Epson made in the past.

Perhaps after working with this printer for a few weeks I will up my rating, but for now, this gets 3 stars.

very frustrating
Like one of the other reviewers, I am returning mine after 2 weeks of countless hours on the phone with HP tech. support, whom could never fix the problem. The software had problems loading up, then it did not want to work with my router's encryption, and when it did finally work it was totally sporadic. One day it prints, the next day it does not.
I have a new compaq laptop with windows XP, I bought a new Linksys router since HP said it must be the problem, they were wrong. I even exchanged my HP 5850 for a different one and it did the same thing.
I have not seen any other wireless printers on the market so, like the other reviewer, I am going back to a regular printer with a print server!
I am starting to suspect it is not compatible with windows XP. But that is just an uneducated guess.

Easy to install? Wrong.
I'm writing this review after devoting my entire evening and most of this morning to trying to get this wireless printer set up on my network. During that time I also spent over 90 minutes on the phone with HP's customer service technicians (in India!) who ultimately were no help.

My configuration: Dell Inspiron laptop (Pentium II, 366Mhz, 128M memory, Windows XP); Netgear G router; Netgear G wireless adapter card; Motorola cable modem.

I couldn't even run the installation program on my computer. The first screen of the install wizard comes up on the screen but when I click "next", nothing happens. I had to call India so they could manually walk me through the installation process. Well, we got the printer "installed" but it's FAR from problem free...

Printer prints sporatically. Even now and then it will print a one page document but if I want to print another document I have to turn off my router, turn off the printer, turn off the computer and then turn everything back on in the same order. Then, sometimes, the printer will accept a print job. Longer documents won't print at all. HP's customer service is NO HELP whatsoever.

I see from other reviews that some people have no problems at all with the installation. To them I say, bravo. But if you're like me (and a few other disgruntled reviewers) and have problems with the installation, give it up, return the printer and get something more reliable. I like HP but this wireless printer isn't yet ready for prime time.

If this problem isn't fixed by the end of the day, I'm returned the printer and buying a regular (i.e., reliable) printer and a wireless print server.

What a waste of my time this printer has been. Save yourself the trouble.

Makes print servers obsolete
I bought this printer for my home network of 3 computers. Two are old desktops, running windows 98 and one is a wifi laptop running xp. The wifi laptop connected wirelessly with the printer with no problem, but I had trouble getting the printer software to run on the old desktops. When I tried to load the software on the desktops, I got this major error message saying I had to reset the printer to factory settings (whatever that means?!). The solution was that I had to hard wire the printer to the wireless router. That's not a problem, though since I don't need to move the printer around anyway. The beauty of this setup now is that all 3 computers can print off the same printer independently of each other, just as if you had a print server. And the laptop can be moved to anywhere in the house and still be print ready. I would highly recommend this product if you seek this kind of functionality. The only downside is the software is a little quirky, especially on old computers ... Read more

Amazon.comProduct Description

HP's remarkably compact and lightweight PhotoSmart 245 photo printer delivers crisp, high 4,800 dpi resolution images, right from the palm of your hand. Producing 4-by-6-inch borderless prints in approximately 90 seconds, the PhotoSmart 245 is able to print directly from your digital camera's memory card, so you can print at any time, anywhere. A built-in 1.8-inch color LCD lets you preview images before you print, and convenient control buttons aid navigation.

Weighing in at just 2.9 pounds, the HP PhotoSmart 245 photo printer is perfect for taking on the road, but also offers a USB port for connecting to your home computer. It comes complete with a handy bundle of photo and imaging software (PC and Mac), that will help you edit your pictures, and even create custom photo slide presentations that you can save to CD, and send to friends and family. The HP PhotoSmart comes backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP PhotoSmart 245 compact printer, HP 57 tri-color cartridge, power supply, manual, setup poster, CD-ROM with photo and imaging software (PC and Mac), HP media sample pack. ... Read more

Features

• Prints directly from your digital camera's memory card
• Up to 4,800 optimized dpi printing for vivid color and crisp detail
• Prints 4-by-6-inch photo in about 90 seconds
• 1.8-inch LCD for previewing and editing
• USB interface, 4 memory card slots; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (26)

HP 245 photosmart printer
........ I chose the HP 245 as it was compact and doesn't take up much space, light weight, quality pictures(demo at store), picture screen to edit your pictures, and portability. It took me less than 3 minutes to set-up. So far i have printed 50 pictures and they look good. I would recommend that you set your digicam to the highest pixel setting as sometimes the print may look a bit blurred if you have it at mid range(i used a casio EZ-3 digital camera)and you use the zoom function). If you compute the cost of the materials per print it comes out about $0.63 per print ($24/60 photo 4x6 sheets and 150 prints/cartridge). It seems more costly than having it developed in the store, but the convenience of printing whenever and wherever you want is a plus, as well as being able to see what you want to print on the small screen(about 1.5 to 2 in screen) and trim the picture/zoom/add effects and borders/and dictate the number of copies. It takes about 80-90 seconds to print per picture, but you'll be amazed how such a small device can print clear pictures, i forgot i was able to increase brightness and contrast on some of my darker picture shots with the printer features. I have enjoyed printing with this item, and i used my SD card with ease to transfer data(it comes with about 4 multi-media slots). If your sole focus is to print photos only then this is a good item. You can also hook it up to your computer, but the features the printer has in it really does not warrant you to hook it up to your computer, by the time you have gone through the menus of yopur computer you probably could have printed 2-3 photos. ..... I only gave it 4 stars due to the limitation on the print size, as you are limited to sizes close to the 4x6 range. I would recommend if you are not as photo/computer literate as the other fellow, and if you only want photo printing as your printer function- otherwise buy the other photo printers... i think it is the most compact photo printer out there right now...

A MUST HAVE!!
I LOVE this printer! Within 2 minutes of opening the box, I was printing beautiful photos from my Sony Memory Stick. I have had a digital camera for over a year and have sent many photos via E-mail to family and friends, but it would always take me "forever" to go get prints made. I absolutely loved being able to hand my neighbor friend pictures of our kids together in their trick-or-treat outfits instantly. It has been a true joy to print out hundreds of photos practically non-stop. SO,WHY IS THIS A MUST HAVE? It is extremely easy to use and comes with a "no brainer" setup guide. What you see on the LCD screen is EXACTLY how the photo will look when you print it. You can enhance the photo (ie: brightness control etc.) right from the printer. All you do is plug it into the wall, and start printing. You don't ever have to connect it to a computer, though you can easily if you want to. It can be used with several memory cards including: CompactFlash Type I and II; Sony Memory Sticks; Lexar Media Sticks; Secure Digital; MultiMedia Card; and xD-Picture Cards. (Wanted to mention this as I was told at a local electronics store that I would need to buy Sony's Photo Printer because the Sony Media Stick wouldn't work with any others). I especially love being able to tell it to print 5 copies of a single photo and go off to do something else and return to find gorgeous photos ready for myself, Grandma and Grandpa, Nana, and Aunts and Uncles to boot...all from the comfort of my own home where it is much easier to entertain my kids than it is at a stores printing center. Give it a try, I am certain you will be impressed!! Sorry I can't comment on the software that came with it as I haven't even opened it yet...no need to my photos are AWESOME already!! THANKS HP!!

A portable gem
It is as big as a 2 slice toaster and weighs less than 3 pounds. It prints great pictures with very little setup. I never connected it to my computer as it has enough optional adjustments in it. My first one had a defect, the LCD read "print cartridge door is open" every time I used it, even though the door was not open. Second one is trouble free so far.

Good but...
I find that for the price, this photo printer is rather proficient in printing photos at the highest pixel possible determined by it's computer software. My own complaint is that it randomly prints a watermark of Bob Saget's face on some of my photos, which I think is a flaw in the hardware or perhaps my software. I heard about a Saget Virus, but am unsure if it affects this type of printer.

Great detail and convenience. I love it!
I bought this printer to use with a Nikon Coolpix 4300 digital camera in a medical work envioronment. We print pictures of before and after surgical procedures and we keep a copy in the record and send one home with the client. The details are fantastic and always leave quite an impression! The printer takes up very little space and is very easy to use. We don't even have it connected to a computer. We leave it chairside in the procedure room, though it's easy to pick up and move if we need to. I have not had any problems with paper jamming, and I love being able to put 1,2 or 4 pictures on one sheet of paper. I've tried to keep track of how often we will be replacing the ink cartridge and have found that I can get about 100 prints out of a cartridge (which are about $35 apiece) and we use the matte HP paper. Very well worth the money and prints beautiful pictures in a short amount of time. ... Read more

Product Description

HEWLETT PACKARD (L2013A#A2L) HP Photosmart M417 Camera/Dock Bundle.5.19MP, 21x total zoom(3x optical, 7x di ... Read more

Features

• Powered by AA-size batteries; two rechargeable NiMH batteries included
• 5-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• Includes docking station for convenient photo transfer and battery recharging
• 3x optical zoom; 1.8-inch LCD display; software-free, in-camera red-eye removal
• Stores images on SD and MMC memory cards; 16MB internal memory

Reviews (1)

My first digital camera
I've waited until prices came down to finally invest in a decent digital camera - and the hp PhotoSmart M417 is my first purchase. I got it for about $150 after discounts.

It seems to have all the features you'd need for basic photo taking. The pictures come out clear and nice. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Lightweight design and wireless connectivity allow you to take the HP 350c DeskJet printer anywhere you go. Weighing in at just over 4 pounds, the compact 350c is fully portable and its rugged design is made for travel. Use the optional infra-red adapter for convenient wireless printing or the built-in USB port for quick and easy connection to both Mac and PC systems. The 350c operates on a fast, built-in recharging NiMH battery.

In addition, the 350c provides desktop-quality printing at 5 pages per minute (2 ppm color). It handles several different paper types and sizes including transparencies, labels and legal paper. It produces professional quality documents at 600 x 600 dpi and crisp color at 600 x 300 dpi. Using HP's SmartFocus, the 350c sharpens your low-resolution internet images automatically.

The Hewlett Packard 350c includes an external power adapter, 30-page portable sheet feeder, AC cord set, printer driver, ink cartridges and reference guides. ... Read more

Features

• Print professional-quality documents wherever you are
• Rugged, durable design will hold up to the demands of travel
• Prints black text at 5 ppm and color at 2 ppm
• Includes 30-page portable sheet feeder
• 1-year warranty

Reviews (2)

Not Road Ready
If you travel by plane, this is not the printer you want. After 4 - 5 trips in a well packed piece of checked luggage, the sheet feeder mechanism will not feed paper. The printer still prints fine, but you must manually feed one sheet at a time. After several HP warranty exchanges, all printers ended in this same condition.
I love HP products -- but this one is a real dog!

Designed for portability??????
I bought this printer with the intention of using it when traveling via plane, train or automobiles, what a concept eh?

The darn thing does not come with a battery!!!!!!!! You have to order it seperately. What idiotic marketing genius thought of this configuration plan?

One other thing is that you must have a flat surface for the paper to land on when it is ejected. I have had it on a car seat and the ejected paper landed on the floor, ink side down of course, and smeared. A catcher of some sort would be very helpful.

Also, be prepared to change cartridges from color to b/w often. A true pain, (or waste VERY expensive color cartridges for basic correspondence). ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Hewlett-Packard's CP1700 printer combines wide-format print capabilities with a space-saving design ideally suited for small work areas. Providing both outstanding detail and extremely flexible options, this inkjet easily earns its keep in the home office.

Print speeds exceed those of a typical home printer, with the CP1700 churning out monochrome documents at 16 pages per minute and 14 pages per minute in color. The printer supports single-sheet sizes up to 13 by 19 inches, as well as 13-by-50-inch banners. It can handle transparencies, card stock, and photo papers; the paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of letter or legal-sized bond paper.

The print quality is stunning, producing impeccably crisp text and color-saturated photos at a maximum 2,400 by 1,200 dpi resolution. Each of the four rich colors resides in a separate ink tank, meaning you only have to replace the specific colors as you use them.

With a built-in USB port for plug-and-play operation with your PC, the printer also boasts infrared connectivity, support for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems, and optional networking and duplex printing capabilities. Hewlett Packard provides a limited warranty, covering parts and service for one year.

What's in the Box
HP Color Inkjet 1700 printer, power cord, setup road map, reference guide, regulatory guide, printer software CD-ROM, HP 10 black inkjet print cartridge 69 ml (C4844A), HP 11 cyan inkjet print cartridge 28 ml (C4836AN), HP 11 magenta inkjet print cartridge 28 ml (C4837AN), HP 11 yellow inkjet print cartridge 28 ml (C4838AN), warranty information ... Read more

Features

• Professional-quality wide format printing, up to 13-by-19-inch posters, 13-by-50-inch banners
• Up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi color resolution on premium photo papers
• Up to 16 ppm black, 14.5 ppm color
• Connect via USB, parallel, or infrared ports; optional networking
• PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (23)

Where's the sixth star????
After trying 2 Epson 785EPX's and having trouble with the USB driver install, system locks and unacceptable white dot tracks all over the photos - cursing like I never have before, I decided to try HP & their brand new cp1700. Died and went to heaven! The results are STUNNING!! Printer sets up in 10 minutes, my entire computer runs three times faster (for some odd reason the Epson slowed everything down)and the photos are brilliant! (The paper feed on the new Epsons have real problems, that's what creates the white dot tracks, read other consumer reviews on the 785) This HP was up and kicking like no other hardware I've ever seen, amazing. Agreed that the price is more, but guess what? More than worth it, much more! Way to go HP, if there was a 6th star, you'd get it! Let alone the ability to print crystal clear 12 by 16's. Wow!

Exceptional value for the price
Great printer all around and I love the wide format ability. I have worked w/ a lot of printers over the years and I have to say HP is the best. Tech support is awsome, prices are good, and the printers are always workhorses.

Separate ink tanks (and print heads) save major $ over the long run. Has a kill switch to stop printing (another big $ saver). I love it and doubt I'll need another printer for a very long time. Both the print quality and color resolution are excellent.

Wow
Works great for 1 year then it started locking up. I think it is something electronic because both the lights blink like crazy then it starts spiting out paper with some symbols on it. have to unplug it to stop it. Let me know if you want one I will send you mine.

a solid, reliable printer.
I find the quality of prints to be just perfect...text is the best I have ever seen, nothing else comes even close.

the cartridges are really long lasting, hovewer not too cheap, but on the long run they pay off.

Quality of image printing is just excellent - a comparison to epson 1280 left the epson way behind.

the drawbacks - slightly crooked feed, a bit uncomfortable to insert new paper (especially when you change size), and terrible manual feed - it just grabs the paper without any aligmnemt and prints is crooked every time.

Overall, I love it.

Occassionally works well
Strengths: Great when it works, sturdy construction
Weaknesses: Buggy hardware, buggy software, expensive ink.

Summary:
Our HP color inkjet printer cp1700 worked fantastic most of the time, great output, good colors, fast printing but with a slow first page. The 1700ps is the same printer with some added postscript software.

After two months it started making loud high pitch noises with every head-passing, HP support knows the issue; it's not easy to resolve. After six months of regularly cleaning a specific area, the noise no longer appears, the squeeck area must be worn out.

The postscript option, which I bought as well, is not worth its money, since it keeps crashing on Windows XP at system startup.

After six months the printer started complaining that printer cartridges are empty when in fact they are half full, really annoying when you want to print black only but the printer insist that you need to replace yellow.

After 14 months the printer declares that cartridges were missing although they were physically present. I had to replace all cartridges with brand new ones (that is ~$120), only to find out that the printer still claims that black is missing, so I ended with non working printer with expired warranty after 400 days of ownership, because it claims ink cartridges are missing when they are not.

The front feed mechanism works well for regular paper and has good allignment. Using heavier paper in the trays results in a very precise dent being made at a very precise spot on the page. Thicker paper also results in banding in the printout. The single sheet rear feed has less banding, no dents and can handle thicker paper but quite consistenly pulls the paper in sideways.

Also the ink is very expensive, the printer seems to waist quite a lot of it, judging by the mounds of dried up ink under the print heads.

HP has made it near impossible to use 3rd party ink supplies with this printer, with the chips built into the cartridges, so *only* expensive ink as an option.

In short an ill-behaved machine that works great when it feels like it, and in our case it did it only for about a year with some interrupions. ... Read more