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E-Chick Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 12:17 PM EST
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My fax machine died 2 days ago.

I hate my printer.

I don't have a scanner.

I have an ancient Xerox machine.

My question is this...

Is there a great all-in-one type machine that any of you could recommend from personal experience? Or am I stuck with equipment all over my desk???

I do some printing, copying and faxing daily from my home office and would like something that is just a bit beefier than most of the little machines that you can buy seperately.

Cost? Anything under $1000.00.

HELP! I NEED IT NOW!
divnmyk Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 12:37 PM EST
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Get Low to come over and do all of your drawings.
;-p

M
Husker Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 12:40 PM EST
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Get a Brother Laser Many models in different price points. Do not get an inkjet due to constant replacing of cartridges.
donutboy2000 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 12:53 PM EST
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Check www.pcworld.com
DrMaddVibe Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 1:37 PM EST
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Brother MFC9200 is the one for me! Check out those auction sites, know what I mean?
cwilhelmi Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 1:57 PM EST
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check www.cnet.com for an all in one printer, they have reviews and ratings so you can get a good idea of what will fill your needs.
C
kodiakbr10 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 2:07 PM EST
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Check out pricewatch dot com some good stuff

Kodiak :)
Nomad Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 2:34 PM EST
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Maybe check "techtv" web site, plenty of geekers there.
They picked a HP psc 2210 for $299.00 in a recent "Roundup" on "Multifunction Printers".

If U like it... just credit my C-bid account with a couple of the seven Benjamins U saved.

Ha ha..., no really send CASH!! Hurry!

BTW, if you do a lot of Faxes, double check how it handles multiple pages b/c standing around scanning page by page, one by one, (like my freebie stand alone scanner from DELL) is no fun.

JMDAFO



E-Chick Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 2:34 PM EST
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Thanks Husker and Doboy!!!

I found one called the Brother MFC-9700 that I will compare to the one that Doc posted...

Also, I'm moving on to Chris and Kodiak's sites...

I need to purchase one in the next day or two at the most! Great info!
E-Chick Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 2:35 PM EST
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Oh, and now I now who the GEEKS are!

LMFAO!
E-Chick Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Mar 27 2003, 2:36 PM EST
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'Know' and 'now' are such great words when used properly...
Lowman Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Mar 28 2003, 3:32 AM EST
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Will work for 'gars... :o)

Low
E-Chick Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Mar 28 2003, 8:02 AM EST
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God, if we EVER got together...be afraid, be very afraid!


I think that I'm just going to have go with the Brother or the closest thing at Office Depot...I need it...

My only other question now is, do I need the PhotoCapture Center on the MFC-9200c if I already have PhotoShop and such on my computer? The price is $349 for this 6-in-1, and $499 for the 5-in-1 MFC-9700.

I'm sure that the price difference should be a no-brainer, but if the 9700 has some better specs, like dual sided copying, what do you think?
cwilhelmi Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Mar 28 2003, 8:21 AM EST
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none of those do color, what about the HP OfficeJet d145 editors choice at cnet...
E-Chick Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Mar 28 2003, 8:25 AM EST
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The 9200c does do color, but it's an inkjet...the other is a laser - which is what I want...

Thanks for pointing that out! I hadn't noticed...
Cigarick Offline
#16 Posted: Sat, Mar 29 2003, 11:34 AM EST
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I'm sure you've already considered the fact that when one thing breaks, you conveniently lose all six for the duration of any off-site repairs.
rayder1 Offline
#17 Posted: Sat, Mar 29 2003, 12:22 PM EST
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E--- it's convenient, but when you get a 5 in 1 machine you get a machine that does a lot, but doesn't do it all very well.

If you aren't too concerned with photo quality copies or lineless printing or sharp faxes then the 5 in 1 will do an okay job at all the above but not great.

I am pressed for space and would have one, but you have to go well over the $1000 range to get one that does all as well as the individual pieces.
E-Chick Offline
#18 Posted: Sat, Mar 29 2003, 12:57 PM EST
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Considering everything...and the fact that my back went out and the family is in the desert for the weekend...I haven't moved!!!

UGH! I just HATE when that happens!

CigarRick and Rayder: I owe BOTH of you a big "thank you" for the advice. It sounds like you've had some experience with this.

I think that you are correct. I will just have to start my search all over for the items that I need. The FAX is the #1 quest at the moment.

:)

rayder1 Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Mar 29 2003, 1:06 PM EST
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E...we bought a scanner that is real great at Office Max...$89 out the door with a $40 rebate, Does fax as well. HP Printers run in the $300 to $500 range and are phenominal at photo quality. You can get a fax for $200 or so and still have enough left for a box of Monte's.
E-Chick Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Mar 29 2003, 1:19 PM EST
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