Tim Andrus Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Need to get a printer for my Dell laptop should i go wireless or what ?? Any ideas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 You can always use a USN hub (they are cheap) if your are running out of USB ports for a wired printer. Wired direct with USB 2.0 is quick for processing. Wireless is a bit slower but less of a tangled mess on your desk:p You can also share oone printer over a wireless network if you set one up on your home network Wireless printer also costs more but the flexibility for multiple users in your home accessing it without wires all over can be worth it. You can use any name brand printer out there. Compare the costs of the various ink cartridges out there required by the printer you will get. Stay away from any store warranty (the store may fold before your warranty is up; the rate within the warranty cost is usually off the wall i.e. see how much your homeowners rate is on the home vs the rate they get for the printer. Usually warranty's are a cash cow for those that sell them. Why insure a small cost item at a high premium? Convenience of a warranty does not justify the cost IMHO. If it bums out after the MFG warranty you may want to get another printer for another MFG IMHO. Sometimes the Mfg. can keep a low price on the machine knowing they can lock you into their ink cartridges at a higher price. See how may pages B&W/Color you can expect out of each cartridge and its ultimate cost. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Never had any luck with the home versions of the wireless printers Tim.. If you can live with the wired versions I'd stick with them. Check out the ( C ) models of the HP line, they have card slots for you camera, and other multifuction devices that use cards, and the ink replacement is nominal compared to DELL and other printers, and the page printing is awsome blackand white or color .. This the one the wife and I have Tim and it works great ... http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p4__244371_Business_Supplies_1_10051_SC3:CG44:DP1607:CL40303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Good luck, let us know what you get. Although I have several Dell PC's do not get their printers as mentioned. They charge too much on ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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