Good Australian computer forum?

[Shannon]

Good morning all,

I am in the market for a new printer for our computer.

2 questions.

1/ Does anyone out there subscribe to an Australian computer forum (like this pearl of wisdom, but in a computer sense)? If so could you send out a link for me.

2/ Are there any members out there who could recommend a good, reasonably cheap multifunction printer (don't really want to go above $450).

Doesn't need to print photos all that much, needs to be colour, needs to have pretty good scanning capabilities. Other than that doesn't really bother me.

Any help muchly appreciated, as my wife has been without a printer for 3 weeks and the strain is very apparent.

[bennylaird]

I have a Canon Pixma MP780

Works great, can even print CD or DVD labels direct onto them. Also the inks can be very cheap, I get 2 full sets for about $50. Not originals but work as good. Also does doublesideing feed etc. And you can get them for about that price too.

[Shannon]

Thanks for the quick response,
Choice mag liked it too.
Cheerio.

[bennylaird]

PC Authority had it as one of their top buys as well. I have had HP's and Epsons but this has been better by far.

I get my cartridges from CartridgeDepot.com.au

[BobS]

Shannon,

How old is your computer ? make sure that it can drive your new printer

I fell into this trap some years ago when I bought a new printer for
a five year old computer - took two minutes to print a page !!

BobS

[Shannon]

Good to know as HP was choices 1st choice with epson 2nd and 3rd, so it's good to have another opinion with someone who has used both in more than just a test environment.
When I head down the road I might look at a couple of 'puter mags as well, hadn't thought of that:o

[bitingmidge]

Mines an MP 780 and it's terrific.

P

[Ashore]

Our 7 year old photo copier needed an overhaul $250 + so went with a new all In one Canon Pixma MP800
Photo Copy, Scanner, copies Cd DVD's in one step, Duplex , two paper feed trays one for two types or diffrent size paper, usb imput,lcd screen,8 in 1 card reader, pict bridge ,acts independently of the computer or from the computer screen and input and colour pictures like you wouldn't believe uses the cannon 8 series ink , 5 ink cartriges 4 for pictures 1 for text printing.
Cost $499 however the cannon RRP is $449

[Termite]

Australian:-

http://www.overclockers.com.au/
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum.cfm

Overseas:-

http://www.afterdawn.com/