HP Instant Cinema Digital Projector Ep9012

Advantages: Negative scanning
Disadvantages: none

...The Scanjet 3800 photo scanner gives great value for money as a means of digitising your photo collection. Your can scan photos, slides and negatives quickly and efficiently. Also it is possible to digitise and copy your old photos with a resolution of up to 2,400 s 4,900 ppp and with a colour depth of 48 bits for warm rich images. The software you receive with the scanner is , HP Image Zone; a simple, comprehensive solution that provides you with a range of easy-to-use tools to get the most out of digital photography. HP Image Zone enables convenient download, archiving and preservation of digital memories, as well as simple editing, project creation and photo sharing. HP Image Zone photo and imaging software lets you optimize and enhance your digital photography and video experience with one, all-inclusive digital photography... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, Fast, FAST!!! (Oh yeah... and easy to set up and use, too.)
Disadvantages: Huh?!!? No stereo speakers?!?!

...model was definitely a much better buy. And the computer with the most "bang" – at least on paper, anyway – was the Compaq Presario 5004US. After discussing different models with the salesman for 30 minutes, and weighing my options for nearly another hour, I paid the man $1,149 and eagerly walked out with my new "screamer." HERE'S WHAT I GOT WITH MY COMPAQ PRESARIO 5004US: Hardware: * AMD Athlon(TM) Processor running at 1.102 GHz. * 200 MHz system bus * Enhanced 3D Now!(TM) video technology * 16 MB Nvidia TNT2 M64 PRO graphics card * SoundMax Digital Audio system * 128 MB RAM, 100 MHz * 60 GB hard disk drive * 8X/4X/24X DVD-ROM drive * 8X/4X/32X CD-RW drive * 56K V.90 modem * 10/100Mb PCI network interface card * 1 parallel port * PS2 mouse port * 4 USB ports (2 in front, 2 in back; 1 required for keyboard... Read review

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Advantages: Bright Clear display
Disadvantages: Quite Expensive, Not quiet

...The HP MP3130 digital light processing (DLP) projector differs from most others in the market as it sits vertically rather than horizontally. HP's reasoning behind this is that, if placed on a table, it will be able to rise above the coffee cups and notebooks. Weighing less than 2kg, it's also extremely portable. Buttons and sockets are clearly labelled on the unit and it comes complete with a remote control. The remote feels a little delicate, especially when extended to it's full length, but it does include a handy laser pointer. The DLP chip housed within the MP3130 consists of more than one million mirrors that reflect that reflect individual pixels onto the screen. This provides more control over the image when compared with LCD projectors, as well as being producing a brighter image. Indeed, with an impressive 1,800 Ansi lumens... Read review

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