All-in-one printer evolves: Does more, does better

By Craig Crossman, Electronic Devices / Consumer & Gadgets Used to be that I'd avoid all-in-one consumer electronic products simply because they just weren't as good as the separate, standalone models. But that's changed, especially when it comes to computer peripherals. Take the printer for example. Or more specifically, let's take a look at Epson's latest offering in their all-in-one printers category, the Artisan 800. This is one good-looking printer and I'm declaring it as my "Columnist's Choice." This baby has everything you could want in a home or small office printer. For starters, the printer is rated at a brisk 38 pages per minute for text and as fast as 10 seconds for a 4x6 photo print. The maximum resolution is 5760 x 1400 dots-per-inch using six individual ink cartridges using their newest Claria Dye-based... [read full story]