Digital Camera News and Reviews

Brother MFC-795CW

Trusted Review has tested the Brother MFC-795CW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet printer. This Brother printer has a 5″ touch screen and you are able to use it wireless.

Some key features for the Brother MFC-795CW printer:
-Wireless and ethernet connectivity
-5″ color LCD touch screen
-Inkjet 4 cartridge system
-Digital Answering Machine
-100 sheet paper tray

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Brother MFC-795CW an overall score of 6 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on features and value while scoring lower on print quality and print speed. Since the print speeds are so slow and the print quality could be better you might want to look at other printers if core print features are what you need. But if fax and answering machine is more important to you the MFC-795CW might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Brother MFC-795CW printer here.

Epson PictureMate Show

Epson has announced a new device that combines digital framing and photo printing. The device is called Epson PictureMate Show and is able to make 4” x 6” photo prints and has a 16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution.

Some key features for the Epson PictureMate Show:
-4” x 6” photo prints
-16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution
-Print photos in 37 seconds
-270 MB internal memory
-Supports popular memory cards
-Supports USB thumb drives, PictBridge devices

The Epson PictureMate Show is available now and costs about $300.

Press release:
Print and Display Your Images with Epson PictureMate Show, The Ultimate Two-in-One Digital Frame and Compact Photo Printer

LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 3, 2009 – Today Epson announced a breakthrough in the compact photo printer market with the introduction of PictureMate® Show, the ultimate two-in-one digital photo frame and 4” x 6” photo printer. Designed for the photo enthusiast, PictureMate Show is a versatile hybrid that offers consumers one convenient solution for displaying, sharing and printing better-than-lab-quality photos in the convenience of their homes all year round.

Boasting a seven-inch, 16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution, PictureMate Show makes an incredible display of your favorite photos. It also offers 12 unique and entertaining slideshow formats for digital images, as well as a remote control to conveniently view and display photos in your home or office. Combined with the best quality 4” x 6” photo printer, it offers the highest maximum print resolution in its class (5760 x 1440 dpi) to produce beautiful photos with incredible detail and true-to-life skin tones in as fast as 37 seconds1.

“Perfect for everyone in the family, Epson’s PictureMate Show combines the best in design and performance while offering a unique way to instantly print and share cherished memories,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America Inc. “PictureMate Show is not only an exceptional gift to give this holiday season, but also a great product to have year round because nothing on the market compares in terms of quality, speed, reliability, and value. This convenient, portable printer makes it easy to instantly print and share photos at parties, special events or family gatherings.”

Additional Features and Benefits of PictureMate Show:

· Offers a large 270 MB internal memory to automatically store hundreds of photos, run slideshows and reprint images any time

· Prints from all popular memory cards via built-in card slots2, USB thumb drives, PictBridge® devices, and PDAs or digital cameras with optional Bluetooth® adapter3

· Delivers durable, smudge, scratch, and water resistant photos that resist fading up to 96 years under glass and over 200 years in dark album storage – up to four times longer than traditional, film processed photos4

· Prints custom sizes from 0.3” x 0.3” to 4” x 6”, great for passport photos, filling unusual frame sizes, photo key chains, photo bracelets and more

· Offers versatility with various layouts and color effects, such as classic borders or borderless options, mini-wallet, wallet, and 4”x 6”, as well as black and white, sepia, or color

· Get perfect prints every time with easy and convenient photo editing features, including Auto Photo Correction that automatically adjusts photos for optimum color and balance, cropping capabilities, red-eye removal, and more

· Delivers affordable prints on glossy and matte paper with Epson’s PictureMate Print Packs, which include ink and either 150 sheets of 4” x 6” glossy paper or 100 sheets of 4” x 6” matte paper

Pricing and Availability
PictureMate Show ($299.99*) is currently available through a variety of online retail stores and Epson’s retail site. For more information, please see the PictureMate Show[CS1] fact sheet or visit http://www.mypicturemate.com.

About Epson America Inc.
Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation and a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company’s extensive range of printers, scanners and 3LCD projectors are renowned for their high quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

1Color photo without a PC in borderless layout measured from start of paper feed. Actual print time will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See http://www.epson.com/printspeed for details.

2Prints from CompactFlash® (Type I/II), Secure Digital (SD™), SDHC,™ MMC, xD-Picture Card™ (Type M/H), Microdrive® and Memory Stick®.

3Bluetooth adapter sold separately; please visit http://www.MyPictureMate.com for ordering information.

4Based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.

* Estimated street price

HP Color LaserJet CP1515n

Trusted Reviews has tested the HP Color LaserJet CP1515n printer. This HP printer is supposed to be able to print up to 12 pages per minute in black and 8 pages per minute in color. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this laser printer.

Some key features for the HP Color LaserJet CP1515n:
-Print speeds up to 12 ppm in black and 8 ppm in color
-Capacity: 150 sheets
-Network support
-2-line LCD screen
-600×600 dpi resolution

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the HP Color LaserJet CP1515n 8 out 10 points overall. The printer scores highest on print quality and print speeds while scoring a little lower on features and value. On the plus side the printer is easy to install, it makes prints of good quality and it has pretty low running costs. There are a couple of downsides like low capacity and that the LCD screen is hard to read. Overall this laser printer seems like a good choice, but there are other good printers on the marked too.
Read the full review of the HP Color LaserJet CP1515n printer here.

Brother MFC-9320CW

Trusted Reviews has tested the Brother MFC-9320CW color multifunction LED printer. This Brother printer is able to make 17 prints per minute in both black and color and it has wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Brother MFC-9320CW:
-Prints speeds up to 17ppm in black and color
-Built-in wireless, Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ways of connectivity
-Holds 250 sheets
-Multifunction

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Brother MFC-9320CW an overall score of 8 out of 10 points. The Brother printer scores highest on features and print quality while scoring a little lower on print speed and value. It is a very nice printer, but it is relatively expensive to run and buy.
Read the full review of the Brother MFC-9320CW color multifunction LED printer here.