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HP PhotoSmart 8050 June 18th, 2006 | by Vince Veneziani

Conclusion

If you're starting to get into digital photography and want to start doing prints at home, this is a great printer to start with. In spite of minor flaws, it is a sturdy product that will last for a while without the need to upgrade. You'll also be able to print out documents at home with it at decent speeds. We really recommend swapping in an all-black cartridge in the second cartridge-slot though to get versatility out of this printer. With an MSRP of about $150, you won't find a better combination of value, quality, and style on the market. Those of you considering buying a new printer should highly consider the HP Photosmart 8050.

Pros:

• Great price for the included features
• Wonderful balance of photo printing and document printing
• Has a Media card reader, LCD screen, and USB port for printing without a computer
• Prints really fast

Cons:

• Included ink not efficient
• Paper trays a bit confusing