Best printer and speaker combos?

So I'm looking at grabbing a printer and some speakers..
between these two, which printer is actually better?
kodak pixma mp270

or maybe
hp stylus sx215

also, are these speakers any good?
logitech
http://217.14.221.177/StartEU.ashx?_...2W0fhlSnYJbkgY

I saw some Philips ones over at Best Buy too..

The main thing is just making sure they both plug right into my laptop 🙂

rapidtrucker90 said:I'm looking at getting a printer and some speakers..
which one's better out of these two?
Kodak pixma mp270

or
HP stylus sx215

and are these speakers any good?
logitech
http://217.14.221.177/StartEU.ashx?_...2W0fhlSnYJbkgYfound them on the Best Buy site along with some Philips ones..

Main thing is they both need to plug into my laptop🙂

Honestly, both are pretty much the same deal.

With the HP, you're saved by those high-capacity Hummingbird cartridges == $10 huge capacity. Just a heads up, other third-party ones are only 5 ml, just like the standard HP ones.

But for that Kodak, there isn't really an option like that. Your only move is an Ink tank system. The catch is you have to install it yourself, because once you hand over your cash to a shop for a printer, they definitely aren't going to install an Ink tank system for you. Also, keep in mind that installing an Ink tank system kills your warranty. But if you stick to original cartridges, you'll end up paying 500% more over the life of the printer compared to using a cheaper alternative.

So, the smartest play is to grab one of those printers that comes with an Ink tank system already built-in. It feels like you paid for a printer bundle with original cartridges, but for the same price, you actually get a printer plus the equivalent of 20 - 40 cartridges.

Trying to add an Ink tank system to a printer later on isn't worth it since it costs about 50% more.

You still need an eye doctor?

That’s actually why I’m asking—I’m totally lost when it comes to this stuff...
Up until now, I’ve just been using a Kodak Pixma and honestly, it’s been great, so I guess I’m kind of leaning toward sticking with Kodak—plus, the ink isn't exactly breaking the bank ($13 refills)

rapidtrucker90 said:That’s why I’m asking here—I’m totally lost on this stuff...
I’ve always used a Canon Pixma and had nothing but good luck with it, so I’m leaning toward Canon. Plus, the ink isn't too bad to $13 refill
.

If you're a Canon fan, just grab the Canon IP 4600/4700. It’s a solid printer. Honestly, it runs faster than an Epson while keeping the print quality just as sharp.

You can go with Hummingbird non-returnable replacement cartridges without chips, or Hummingbird refillable ones that come with chips.

The first set will run you $33 and the second one is $67. With the first option, the catch is you have to swap the chips from your original cartridges over, then disable the ink level warnings. It’s not rocket science, but if you aren't exactly handy, it might be a headache. You'll basically have to eyeball the ink levels yourself. You can swap them out one by one, though.

The refillable replacements don't play nice with the originals, so you have to swap all of them at once. Later on, you can switch them individually using the same type of refillable cartridges. At that point, they'll cost about 30 - $13 per cartridge.

The same logic applies to Epson, except Hummingbird refillables come in Extra Large sizes. They cost about the same as the Canon refillable ones, but you get 50% more ink. You actually get way more prints for your money with those than you would with the refillable ones for the Canon IP 4600/4700.

For the Canon IP 1800, the only move that makes sense is getting a CISS setup or buying the printer already bundled with one. Trying to retro-fit a CISS later on usually isn't worth the hassle, especially if you're a bit clumsy with tech stuff.