This new model's high-quality photos and low per-print cost should land it on any amateur photographer's shortlist.

Small, inexpensive and well performing, the DCP110C is recommended if you are after a basic machine for very good quality document printing and adequate photo output. It also has a built-in memory card reader.

Epson's Stylus Photo RX430 offers excellent--if slightly slow--four-colour printing.

Epson's AcuLaser CX11NF rolls the functions of a scanner, copier, fax machine and printer into a single device. Good output quality and ease of use help make it attractive to small businesses, and make it easier to overlook the lack of memory card slot and limited paper tray.

The HP LaserJet 3380 performs high-quality scans and offers a lot of features, but it was slow at scanning, copying and printing graphics.

Definitely look at considering this unit if you need the photocopier and scanner as well

Good at text printing, and the memory card slots are welcome; but for graphics, it's a slow printer and scanner.

Kodak's Printer Dock 3 provides excellent quality photo prints at high speeds. However, this functionality proves to be expensive, with each print having a hefty cost.

While the Lexmark P315 is easy enough to use, it is mediocre in every other area.

The Sony's design, features and quality prints make it a fine choice. If Sony could get the cost per print down, it would be a must-have product.

If you plan on printing a lot of snapshots, you'll appreciate the R800's roll feeder; and as long as you stick with RGB files, the R800 will reward you with great-looking photo prints.

If it's compatible with your camera, the PictureMate is a good choice for affordable, top-quality snapshots.