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by M. David Stone
PCMag.com is among the most prolific reviewers of photo printers and unlike most other review sites, all are written by the same person; M. David Stone has, arguably, the best frame of reference of any… reviewer of printers. Stone's reviews are balanced, detailed and comparative. Models are ranked on a five-point scale and top performers are designated Editors' Choice; current top picks are Epson's PictureMate Charm, PictureMate Zoom and PictureMate Dash.
by Melissa Riofrio
This chart ranks five previously reviewed photo printers. Like ConsumerReports.org, PC World provides objective and subjective data, along with brief comments. However, the data is far more comprehensive… than most and covers important buying considerations. PC World runs rigorous tests that include speed, features and per-photo costs. Oddly, print quality gets less attention, a rather important feature when it comes to photo printers. Models are rated on three performance measures and given an overall rating.
by Editors of TrustedReviews.com
British website TrustedReviews.com is one of the most prolific reviewers of all types of printers, including mini photo printers. Speed is measured and cost-of-use is reported, but we aren't certain if the… reviewers calculated the figures themselves or used the manufacturers' claims. The reviews are balanced, occasionally comparative, objective and performance-oriented. The now-discontinued Canon Selphy ES1 and Kodak G600 are listed as recommended models, along with Canon Selphy CP760 and Epson PictureMate Zoom PM 290.
by M. David Stone
by Editors of Computer Shopper
ComputerShopper.com has increased their photo printer review output recently. Reviews for current models include Canon's Selphy ES40, CP790, CP780 and the Epson PictureMate Charm. A 10-point rating system… helps identify top-performing models, but the reviews tend to be positive and ratings not far removed from competing models. Reviewers seem to strive to find a reason to like every printer. Notably, editors compare photo quality between the PictureMate Charm and the Canon Selphy CP790: The PictureMate is the easy winner, plus running costs are lower.
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of CNET
CNET used to be a prolific reviewer of snapshot printers, but it hasn't reviewed new models in the past year. Reviews are far more devoted to design and features than picture quality. A few reviews have… very good comparisons; some address relative image quality, but CNET does not show sample prints. Most -- but not all -- reviews display speed-comparison data. The HP Photosmart A826 receives a rating of four out of five and is named an Editors' Choice; inexplicably, the HP Photosmart A636 is also rated four out of five but is not similarly designated.
by Editors of Macworld
In 2008, Macworld reviewed six compact photo printers, including the Epson PictureMate Zoom PM290 and older HP Photosmart and Canon Selphy models. The reviews are short, but test results and specifications… are displayed in chart form. With several editors writing the reviews, the comparative value of the articles varies quite a bit; the rating system provides a more consistent means of comparison. Many of the reviews count the limited photo size options as a mark against compact photo printers, resulting in lower ratings than seen for other types of printers.
by Tom Warhol
PrinterInfo.com is an excellent source of thorough, highly detailed printer evaluations. Reviews are comprehensive and balanced. Not every review is directly comparative, but models are listed in a… quick-reference chart along with the site's ratings, making it easy to identify top performers. However, of the 16 photo printers included on the site, all but one have been discontinued or upgraded with newer models.
by Editors of Laptop Magazine
Laptop Magazine does not rate very many snapshot photo printers, and the reviews are indexed online in a catchall accessory category. None receives particularly strong ratings, a fact perhaps attributable… to a tendency to pit them against larger dedicated photo printers rather than against other compact models. The reviews lack depth and documentation, but are balanced and include a list of pros and cons. A picture gallery showing images of each printer is a nice touch, but would be even better if it included print samples.
by Peter Piazza
This top-five list includes all three snapshot printers reviewed by About.com's printer/scanner guide Peter Piazza. The top spot on the list goes to a full-sized photo printer that is now discontinued. The… Canon Selphy CP790 comes in second, followed by the Polaroid PoGo and the Canon Selphy CP780. There are links to Piazza's reviews of each model, but the reviews are brief, non-comparative and devoid of objective details. We're left without much understanding of the criteria for the ratings. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
by Michael Carr
Four of the five printers named in this list are discontinued; only the Epson PictureMate Dash, the top selection, is still available. This is also the only printer to have been reviewed by digital cameras… guide Michael Carr; the other summaries simply link to a shopping page. A list of pros and cons is convenient, but the review is of little comparative value and the reason for the rating is unclear. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
by Contributors to GadgetSpeak.com
GadgetSpeak.com features reviews posted from a variety of contributors in a blog-like forum. The reviews vary widely in terms of detail and comparative value, while testing is informal and follows no… established protocol. The site does not employ a ratings or ranking system. Four currently available compact photo printers have been reviewed in the last year; the Epson PictureMate PM 260 comes out with the most favorable review, though the frame of reference for this praise is questionable.
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Amazon.com is one of the biggest Internet retailers and has many reviews of photo printers. However, all types of photo printers -- both current and discontinued models -- are jumbled together, so the site… is only easily useful for checking reviews of specific models. Most snapshot printers get high average ratings. Epson's PictureMate Dash and Zoom, Canon's Selphy CP780,and HP's Photosmart A636 all do well, with four out of five stars each. Canon's Selphy ES3, with only a handful of reviews, earns five out of five stars.
by Contributors to Newegg.com
by Allegra Muzzillo
by Contributors to Photography Review
Photography Review offers enthusiasts the opportunity to submit user reviews on photo gear and printers. Although some full-sized printers receive a decent number of reviews, submissions for compact photo… printers are sparse. Contributors to the site tend to have above-average skills with photography and photo printing, and so reviews generally offer greater technical detail than that found on other user-review sites. Oddly, a number of products are mislabeled as Apple products, such as the "Apple Epson Stylus Photo 870 InkJet Printer."
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