Samsung CLP-550N Color Laser Printer

I just got this color laser printer for Christmas and I must say that I am impressed so far. The network function is great and I was able to setup the whole printer in under 20 minutes with no problems. Installation was a snap even using a Macintosh. The printer is almost silent and it prints great copies in color and black and white. I would rate this printer five out of five stars.

Epson Stylus Photo 820 Inkjet Printer

The Epson Stylus Photo 820 Inkjet Printer works great for the first 10 prints and then you soon start to find out why these types of cheap inkjet printers suck. The only worthwhile printers I've had are laser printers. Unfortunately they tend to cost a lot more. I have yet to find an inkjet printer that can last long enough to make it worthwhile. It'll be nice when color laser printers come down in price enough where I can get one. I give this printer two out of five stars.

Hidalgo

I saw this epic tale in the movie theaters not too long ago and now it's available on DVD. It's wasn't a bad movie and held my interest level with consistent action throughout the length of the film. Not sure that I would actually buy this movie on DVD unless it was under $10 or so. Overall, it's a decent film to watch once or twice and I'd give it three out of five stars.

Panasonic Plain-Paper Fax

I have tried out the Panasonic KX-FPG371 Plain-Paper Fax with Cordless Phone and Digital Answering System for several months and I must say that the phone is nice and works well. Faxes also do their job. The menu is fairly hard to navigate and I still can't seem to get it to stop printing off the last 30 calls all the time. It wastes paper and the ink. I've resorted to just keeping the paper tray empty since I only really use the fax system for sending faxes. Overall, the system works well and I'd give it three out of five stars.

Motorola V66 Phone

The Motorola V66 Phone is actually a decent phone. Can't say much for the T-Mobile service that I have, but the phone is compact and durable. It handles calls well and it's not too hard to navigate the functions. The worst par tof it is the T-Mobile service that comes with it. Nonetheless, the phone is good and I'd give it 4 out 5 stars.

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