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    Stupid question... am I buying a printer here!?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by WhySoSerious, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    WhySoSerious, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    I would be really suspicious. The price is too good to be true, I think it is a mistake.
     
    Simplified, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. Tthursday

    Tthursday Notebook Evangelist

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    You may be. Here's the thing about printers: every company sells them at a loss. Why? Because they expect to recoup the costs through ink sales. The price you'll pay for a printer up front is just a tiny fraction of its total cost over its lifetime. So before you buy, check the price of ink cartridges. ;) Also, check reviews on reliability and key specs such as picture quality and ppm (pages per minute). If you're serious about printing (and I don't know why you wouldn't be), then you owe it to yourself to get a decent model.

    In short, I find the lack of a product picture suspicious. The price really isn't, though.

    Good luck. :p
     
    Tthursday, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    The website isn't new (not a fly-by-night type of place). There is no rating on resellerratings.com though. If you do purchase, be sure to review their return policy and/customer service FAQ's. :)
     
    Cin', Jul 18, 2011
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  5. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I was just about to buy it but i'm really unsure and don't want to phone their £1.50 a minute customer care service to find out
     
    WhySoSerious, Jul 19, 2011
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    Cin' Anathema

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    :eek: They charge for phone calls to them, regarding customer service etc?
    Do they have e-mail communication?
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2011
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  7. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    I emailed them yesterday, still no reply. Hmm..
     
    WhySoSerious, Jul 20, 2011
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  8. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Hmm...Certainly looks interesting.
    Get back with us as to what they say in the email.
    Its a little too good to be true
     
    Steven, Jul 20, 2011
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  9. Simplified

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    I agree.

    Inkjets are really hopeless for printing text documents in terms of economy. The ink price per page printed is outrageous.

    Document printing should be done with laser printers. Inkjets are for photo printing.
     
    Simplified, Jul 20, 2011
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  10. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If they charge for support like that, I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from them. A reputable company doesn't do that.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 20, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    you can find a comparable printer for free on craigslist most likely.
     
    masterchef341, Jul 21, 2011
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  12. WhySoSerious

    WhySoSerious Notebook Consultant

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    I decided against it. The reviews are really bad for that website. Wrong wires sent with equipment and lots of hidden charges.

    Thanks guys.
     
    WhySoSerious, Jul 22, 2011
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