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About 2455 days ago Printers, Copiers, and Peripherals

Eye-Catching Digital Cameras

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Whether you’re a cash-strapped entrepreneur or are managing a multi-million dollar budget, the great news about buying a digital camera for your business is you don’t need to spend a lot of money to take professional-quality photographs. The number of digital cameras sold worldwide last year hit 94 million and could reach 103 million in 2006, according to ICD, a research firm in Framingham, Mass. The market has been eroded some by the surge in sales of cell phones with digital cameras — there were 381 million sold last year — but the quality on those may not be fine enough for businesses purposes. “The problem with cell phone cameras is the quality is really substandard compared with even the cheapest digital camera,” says Christopher Chute, research manager at IDC. “If you’re using this for business purposes, a digital SLR is worth the $500 to $1,000. You can take photos for a company website, you can print out posters and most have auto modes so that you don’t have to take a photography course to shoot decent photos.” These days, even the pricier digital single lens reflex cameras (D-SLRs) are under a $1,000 these days, while decent point-and-shoot digicams may only be a few hundred dollars. With dozens of manufacturers and hundreds of models on store shelves — each with unique features and varying price points — choosing the right one that suits your needs seem like a daunting task. Here are eight hot digital cameras worth considering to get the job done: Prosumer Favorite Nikon’s D80 ($999.95; www.nikondigital.com) is the company’s flagship digital single lens reflex camera for businesspeople who demand professional quality. Along with its 10.2-megapixel CCD imaging sensor (yielding photos as detailed as 3,872 x 2,592 pixels), this attractive D-SLR features a new 12- bit image processing engine, instant 0.18-second start-up times (with fast 80ms shutter response) and a high-efficiency rechargeable battery that can last up to 2,700 images per charge. Well-Rounded Pick Canon’s first-ever point-and-shoot digital camera with digital image stabilization — the PowerShot SD700IS ($499; www.usa.canon.com) — helps prevent shaky or blurry images while capturing shots for business or pleasure. This 6-megapixel digicam features a 4x optical zoom lens, ISO equivalent speed settings from 80 to 800 and a bright 2.5-inch color LCD screen to bask in your handiwork. Alpha Male Sony’s first digital SLR — the Alpha DSLR-A100 — is a prosumer digital camera with a 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor and supports 19 Sony lenses and most Konica-Minolta Maxxum mount lenses. The A1000, which costs $900 for the body or $1000 with an 18-70mm zoom lens (www.sonystyle.com), is also the first to features Sony’s new Dynamic Range Optimizer for bright and colorful shots. Scenic Shooter Businesspeople in need of a powerful, versatile and affordable digital camera should consider Canon PowerShot SD630 ($399; www.usa.canon.com), a 6-megapixel compact cam with a huge 3-inch screen, 3x optical zoom and a touch- censor control wheel for the iPod generation. What’s more, the digicam comes loaded with shooting modes that range from portrait and indoor to night photos and up-close digital macros to panoramic stitch assist and sepiatone. Room for Some Zoom Get up close and personal with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 ($500; www.sonystyle.com), a 7.2-megapixel camera with an incredible 12x optical zoom lens and focal length range of 36 to 432 millimeters (35 mm equivalence). Relish in your shots after you take them with the huge 3-inch LCD screen with anti-glare. Um, did we mention 12x optical zoom? Night Lite The Fujifilm FinePix F30 ($399; www.fujifilmusa.com) is a 6.3-megapixel digital camera that works well with motion or in low-light situations thanks to its full-resolution ISO equivalency speeds as high as 3200. Couple this with picture stabilization, a 3x optical zoom Fujinon lens and smart i-Flash system (that lights the subject according to the environment) and you’ve got a perfect pocket-sized pick. Steady as She Goes This slim, 7-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10 ($400; www.sonystyle.com) features Sony’s Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization to help prevent blurring caused by motion or low-light conditions. The T10 houses a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and long battery life — up to 250 shots per charge. Atkins Shmatkins If one of your failed New Year’s resolutions was to shad a few pounds, you may be happy to know a HP digital camera can help you achieve the effect. The HP Photosmart R927 ($300; www.hpshopping.com) is not only the company’s first 8.2-megapixel digital camera but it has a number of photo effects built right into the digital camera ranging from auto red-eye removal to a “trimming” feature to have your subjects look more svelte. Um, can you say “perfect for online dating”?

About 2455 days ago Printers, Copiers, and Peripherals

Top Copiers for Your Business

There are many questions to ask when purchasing a small office copier for your business and the most relevant one isn’t always, “How much does it cost?” Copiers can go through ink cartridges rather quickly. Checking the capacity and cost of replacement ink cartridges is a key piece of information to have before making a purchase. Some business supply stores have started to offer generic versions of ink, but by and large many models still require proprietary cartridges that can ultimately add to the bottom line. Another line of questioning is how fast a unit can print — i.e. how many pages per minute. The answers can sometimes make a $1,000 laser printer worth the extra money if it can print more rapidly than a $250 ink-jet model. The added functionality of many of today’s copiers also increases their office value. With a fax, scanner and copier typically included, the following units can usually solve a number of issues at once: Canon Pixma MP780 – $249 Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 25 pages per minute, ink-jet, 300 paper sheet capacity. What’s cool: It’s small, easy to use, has fast page per-minute stats, and good capacity for a small office. Samsung SCX 4521 – $299 Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 20 ppm laser, 150 sheet capacity. What’s cool: It’s small, easy to use, has fast page per-minute stats, and good capacity for a small office. Canon MultiPASS MP 730 – $349 Fax, copier, printer, scanner 22 ppm ink jet; capacity 150 sheets. Good copy speed. What’s cool: The Canon “Think Tank System” claims that it combines individual ink tanks with ink management for lower printing costs. HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One – $399 Fax, copier, printer, scanner 32 ppm, ink jet, 120 sheet capacity. Fast copier for the money, good for a midsized office. What’s cool: Prints from cameras and memory cards. Scans 35-mm slides and film. HP OfficeJet 7410 All-in-One – $499 Print, copy, and scan from digital-media cards and PictBridge slots, faxes through your PC’s software. What’s cool: Prints on both sides of a page, makes legal-size scans and copies, connects to a wired or wireless network, and accepts a stack of pages to copy through its automatic document feeder (ADF). Brother MFC 8840 DN Multifunction – $599 Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 21 ppm, laser, 550 sheets. Nice capacity, midsized office unit. The laser makes it attractive, albeit a bit slower than the HP. What’s cool: Laser print with speedy page per minute stats. Sharp AL 1661 Multifunction – $599 Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 16 ppm, laser, 250 sheets. What’s cool: Electronic Sorting automatically sorts multi-paged documents by scanning them into the copier’s memory and then copying them in order. Brother MFC 9420 – $699 Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 31 ppm, laser, 780 sheets.What’s cool: Built-in networking, multiple users can share it for printing, PC Fax sending and scanning over the network, including walk-up copying and faxing. Panasonic Panafax UF 7000 – $999 Fax Fax, copier, printer, scanner, 15 ppm , laser, 800 sheets. Nice capacity for a midsized office. What’s cool: Super fast scanning at less than a second per page and a transmission time of 2.7 seconds. Xerox Pro 412 Digital Laser – $2,000 Manufacturer’s recommend monthly volume is 4,000 pages per month, resolution — 600 dpi, warm up time — 10 sec., zoom printable documents from 25-400%, standard/maximum copier memory 16MB. Standard paper capacity 550. What’s cool: It’s also a fax/printer/copier machine.