The HP C8180

The good: Pleasing colour and text prints; dual paper feed trays; best in class WiFi set up; Bluetooth connectivity The bad: Lacks auto-document feeder and fax machine; expensive; very slow prints; grayscale scans lack definition.

Although the HP C8180 is positioned as an all-in-one, it is not a printer for everyone. First, it is not exactly lightning fast. Second, at about $400 it is not cheap. Finally, this printer is for only those who seek a multi-function machine that, at the cost of speed and economy, can churn out high quality pictures and text, double up as a scanner and includes best-in-class connectivity features: Bluetooth and WiFi. If you are in that category of buyers, then be assured there is not a better all-in-one printer in the market, except the Canon Pixma 7600. The C8180 comes with a unique touch screen, which eliminates button clutter and is excellent for controlling all software functions, including photo editing, wireless and scanning. Plus, true to HP's reputation, it is easy to set up the machine and its design and build quality are top-notch.

Price: $400