[clue-talk] Looking for printer solution

[Angelo Bertolli]

Angelo Bertolli wrote:

> Sean LeBlanc wrote:
>
>> On 04-25 19:16, erik at ezolan.com wrote:
>>  
>>
>>> Unless you need to print photos or other pictures, I wouldn't get an 
>>> ink
>>> jet printer.
>>>
>>> You can get a color laser printer that does duplex for 300$ from 
>>> Compusa
>>> for pete's sake...
>>>
>>> http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=319761&pfp=BROWSE 
>>>
>>>
>>> It's what I have, it works better with windows than linux however.
>>>   
>>
>>
>> Okay, I'm convinced. Anyone have any suggestions on models? Besides the
>> above one, of course. Someone made a remark about $50 laser printers?
>>  
>>
> Yeah, but not color.  I wait for deals (Staples is the best due to 
> their reliable online rebate submission) and then can usually find a 
> printer around the $50 - $70 range.  Last time I got a Samsung, which 
> are known to work nice with Linux.  But... you have to be willing to 
> wait for the deal to come around.  I usually check 
> http://www.ableshoppers.com/ at least weekly when I'm looking for one.

This was the model I ended up getting:
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=133653&cmArea=SEARCH

It was at least as low as $70 when I got it.

Angelo