Conclusion:
The
Lexmark P450 Compact Photo Printer with CD Burner is a great little printer that will definitely have me making more prints from my digital camera. Instead of having to connect to a PC with a photo quality printer attached, you can make high quality photo prints where ever you have an electrical outlet. Leave the printer in the living room, take it to the Grandparent's house, or even leave it out during a party or special event for instant memories.
The print quality and variety of means to create the prints are definitely two of the high points that the P450 has to offer. The price for this refurbished unit from Geeks.com is definitely another. At
$39.99 it is an absolute bargain when compared to the new price from a variety of stores that
PriceGrabber lists with prices from $69.97 and up. Although it is not technically new, this is the most thorough, highest quality refurbishment that I have ever seen on any type of product, and it could easily pass for new minus the green sticker stating otherwise.
The most significant issue with the
Lexmark P450 Compact Photo Printer with CD Burner is the speed at which it does just about everything. From simply warming up for use, to printing photos from any source, to writing a CD, it is just really slow. This definitely isn't a device for the impatient, but if you have a couple minutes you will be pleased with the results provided.
Given the extremely low price, simple operation, variety of printing and sharing options, and the high quality prints produced, I award the
Lexmark P450 Compact Photo Printer with CD Burner the rating of "Recommended" and "Good Value".
Pros:
» Great price
» Easy to use
» 2.4" LCD is bright and fairly sharp
» Compact and stylish
» Print from media cards, flash drives, compact discs, or straight from a camera
» Print wirelessly via Bluetooth (requires optional Bluetooth adaptor and Bluetooth camera)
» Burn CDs without the need for a computer
» Could pass as new, despite being refurbished
» Replacement toner cartridges are reasonably priced
Cons:
» Slow at just about everything it does
» Can not be connected to a computer
Special thanks to
Geeks.com for providing the Lexmark P450 Compact Photo Printer with CD Burner to Bigbruin.com for review!
