There’s no doubt that a wireless mouse can be more comfortable to use than a wired one but when it comes to keyboards I don’t see the point of paying out extra money. It sits on the desk anyway so what is the advantage of a wireless keyboard? This wired keyboard from Logitech is my favourite model and you can order one for less than $20. If you do a lot of writing then you’ll appreciate the design.

It features a comfortable elevated wrist rest and the keys are laid out in a gently undulating pattern which matches your fingers. It is perfect for touch typists in particular. The keyboard also features a number of shortcut keys which allow you to zoom or skip to a specific folder. Having been unable to get used to the split keyboard style I found this keyboard was a happy compromise and much more comfortable to use than a basic flat model.

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This is an ideal office printer for people seeking a workhorse. It is a monochrome laser printer and it can churn out 32 pages per minute at 600 x 600 dpi resolution. It will take a little longer for high quality prints at maximum quality 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution. It features automatic duplex printing for double-sided documents which helps to save paper. It can also take 250 sheets in the paper tray and 50 in the multi-purpose tray for custom printing jobs. With the optional trays you can boost capacity up to 800 sheets.

This printer also has an Ethernet port for hooking up to your network and as an alternative it features Wi-Fi support at 802.11 b or g standard. If running costs are a concern then this is a great option and you can even buy a toner cartridge capable of handling 8,000 pages. You can order this reliable printer for $199.99.

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This is a top quality photo printer from Panasonic. It features a 3.6 inch LCD which allows you to choose the images you want. The simple operating mode could not be easier and you simply select the photo you want, add or delete the date and print. The printer can handle photos in their original formats so printing 16:9 is no problem. You can edit your photos and select your printing options via the screen and you can also view them as a slideshow as the print job takes place.

The range of effects and formats you can apply make it easy to create your own cards or calendars. The automatic feeder will take 20 sheets of wide or 18 sheets of postcard size paper. The top resolution is 300 dpi x 300 dpi and the printer supports PictBridge, MMC, and SD memory cards. It can also be hooked up to your computer via USB. This is a compact and efficient photo printer which produces great quality prints every time. It costs $173.88.

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This wireless, color printer from Epson is being offered at the discount price of just $99.99 on Amazon right now and it represents great value for money. You can print up 38 pages per minute and if you need laser quality you’ll get 15 ppm in black and white and 9.3 ppm in color. It has built in Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port as well. There is a 30 page auto-document feeder and the printer can also copy, scan and fax. The fax machine can store up to 60 numbers in speed dial and operates up to 3 seconds per page.

It has a smart ink system and instant drying to improve workplace efficiency. It also has a 2.5 inch LCD for reviewing jobs and you can print directly from a memory card. For a small home office this compact, multi-function device is ideal and it uses up to 70% less energy than a laser printer.

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This is a sleek, color, all-in-one office solution from Epson and you can order one for the cut down price of $199.99 on Amazon right now. It can produce photos, double sided and normal printing for documents, copying, scanning and faxing. There is a 7.8 inch touch panel control and a 3.5 inch LCD for reviewing photos. This versatile device can even charge mobile phones or MP3 players. The built in Wi-Fi and Ethernet gives you flexibility for hooking it up to your network.

The photo printing is fast and high quality. For scanning the device can capture at up to 4800 dpi resolution. You can fax a document as fast as 3 seconds per page and the device can hold up to 180 pages in memory. You can also store 60 numbers for speed dial. There are two automatic paper trays and a 30 page document feeder. This printer can even print on CDs and DVDs. This is an excellent product for the price.

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This is a high quality, fast all-in-one office solution. It can print, scan, copy and fax and it slots into your network via the Ethernet interface. It can print up to 17 pages per minute in color or black ink. It is capable of outputting at up to 600 x 2400 dpi resolution. Copy reduction or enlargement is 25-400% of the original. It has a 250 sheet capacity paper tray with a 35 page auto document feeder for copy, scan or fax jobs. It is also happy printing envelopes and headers for letters.

The 33.6 Kbps fax modem has a storage capacity of up to 600 pages so forgetting to restock the paper will never result in lost faxes. It is a compact design and will fit easily into a home office set up. The toner is easy to replace thanks to a top-loading design. In addition to the Ethernet connection you can also hook it up to a device using USB. It currently costs $424.98 on Amazon.

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If you want a dedicated printer just for printing photos then this Canon release is worth checking out. It is light and compact enough to carry around and it even offers a battery option so you can print on the move. It is capable of producing high quality prints in color at 4 x 6 inches in just 47 seconds. It is very easy to use thanks to the 2.5 inch LCD which allows you to set up jobs. You can also load images for print via the memory card slot, the PictBridge connection or the optional wireless Bluetooth unit.

It comes in silver, blue or red and the prints it produces are water resistant. You can even edit your images before printing using a variety of effects including the option to switch to black & white or sepia tone and the ability to improve portraits with brightness, contrast and red eye correction. Printing directly from the printer when going for larger shots may cause cropping so this is worth watching out for. Otherwise this seems like a decent wee product and at $74.95 well worthwhile for people who print a lot of photos.

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The original selling point of the old Polaroid cameras was their ability to produce prints almost instantly. This small device continues the tradition producing full bleed borderless images that are dry to the touch in around 1 minute. The idea is that you use this portable printer with your mobile phone and send the images via Bluetooth. It is PictBridge enabled as well so you can transfer photos from a camera via USB. The 2 x 3 inch photos it produces are water resistant, tear proof and smudge proof.

This device only costs $29.99 on Amazon right now but as with the original camera the problem is the special packs of film you have to buy. They are called ZINK which apparently stands for Zero Ink and you get a pack of 10 with the printer. You can actually get a pack of 50 for about $15 so they aren’t too expensive to restock. The image quality produced by the printer is not amazing but for some quick fun snaps on the go it does the job.

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This is an all-in-one office solution from HP. It supports Wi-Fi at 802.11 b, g or n standards and with a 4.33 inch touch screen you can print directly without having to access a computer. There is also support for Ethernet for wired networking and Bluetooth, USB and PictBridge. The device also works as a fax machine, a scanner and a copier. For black prints you’re looking at 33 pages per minute and up to 32 pages per minute for color. It can also print borderless photos at up to 8.5 x 11 inches.

When it comes to scanning the maximum is 4800 x 4800 dpi. You can reduce to 25% or enlarge to 400% of the original when copying and the copier can handle up to 1,250 pages per month with the printer taking on 2,500 pages per month. The direct printing options also include links to certain web services like Snapfish and Google Maps. The device also supports double-sided printing and there’s a 100 sheet input tray and a 20 sheet input tray for photos. This is currently reduced on Amazon to a bargain price of $299.99.

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This is another all-in-one office device which offers printing, faxing, scanning and copying. It features an easy to use touchscreen panel for setting up jobs. For printing it can handle up to 30 pages per minute in black and 28 pages per minute in color. It can also produce 4 x 6 inch photos in as little as 16 seconds. When it comes to scanning the device offers a resolution of 1,200 dpi at a maximum. When copying you can reduce to 50% of the original or increase to 400%. The printer should be able to handle about 2,500 pages per month and the copier around 1,250 pages per month.

It does come with built in wireless or you can plug it into your network if you prefer. It takes memory cards, it has an automatic document feeder and it supports double sided printing. Obviously aimed at home users this device doesn’t offer top of the range quality but it is a steal at just $109.99 on Amazon.

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