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

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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.


Highs: Good value; included media card reader, LCD screen; fast print times; good photo pictures

Lows: Included ink is not sufficient forcing you to buy more right away; paper tray can be confusing at first

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Introduction

Editor's Choice

Not every printer has to be “top of the line” to retain quality. HP makes a wide assortment of printers ranging from $50 printers to $1000+ behemoths that do everything imaginable. The HP Photosmart 8050 is a perfect blend of quality and usability at a reasonable price. It has some great features such as a photo preview LCD, media card slots, and the ability to function as both a standard and photo printer. The Photosmart 8050 does have some flaws though; especially in the way ink is managed. Keep reading to find out whether this low-priced printer is right for your needs.




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