HP DeskJet 995ck Color Bluetooth Printer

Average customer rating:

It works.

Works fine w/Mac OSX 10.3.7 & Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2

Top quality unit - Good for low volume home office work

WARNING - NO MAC BLUETOOTH SUPPORT

HP DeskJet 995ck Color Bluetooth Printer

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte (C6950A, 8.5x11, 20 Sheets)

Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 [Old Version]

HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy (Q1990A, 4x6, 100 Sheets)

Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (S041667, 8.5x11, 50 Sheets)

Product Features:

Up to 17 ppm black print speed, 13 ppm color

600 x 600 dpi black resolution, up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi color

8 MB memory, 150-sheet capacity paper tray

Bluetooth and USB interfaces, optional networking

PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B0000CG80S

Product Description

The HP Deskjet 995ck color inkjet printer makes it easy to print on the go from Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled camera phones, PDAs using Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or Palm 4.x OS and other mobile products. Easily print images, messaging, calendar items, and more. Built-in support for Bluetooth wireless technology means you can roam and print from up to 30 feet away with a wide range of Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled devices. Get vibrant photo-quality images at up to 2400 x 1200 dpi color on premium photo paper, plus laser-quality black. Printing is both fun and fast; up to 17 pages per minute in black, up to 13 in color. Convenience features such as paper-type sensor, long-lasting ink supplies, print-cancel button, on-screen ink indicator and versatile paper handling help save time and money.

Customer Reviews:

It works........2005-02-14

This is not the greatest printer ever, but it will do for simple printing needs. Works fine with OS X and updated bluetooth firmware. No 5 out of 5 because the printing sometimes messes up when printing with bluetooth, and is pretty slow with BT. Like I said, "It works."

Works fine w/Mac OSX 10.3.7 & Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2.......2004-12-31

I ordered the 995ck with the hope that Apple had fixed their Bluetooth implementation with this update. Evidently they did: the printer worked beautifully out of the box with my iMac G5 w/Bluetooth keyboard.

I would recommend the printer heartily, had it not abruptly vanished from the Amazon catalog (late Dec '04)

Top quality unit - Good for low volume home office work.......2004-05-10

The HP Deskjet 995ck Inkjet printer is an updated version of the 995c printer, which was first released in 2001. The 995ck was released in September 2003, and the differences between the two are minor. The 995c came standard with the duplex (two sided) printing unit and an infrared sensor. For the 995ck, the duplex unit is optional and the infrared sensor has been dropped. Hewlett Packard (HP) has dozens of printers available both in the Laser and Inkjet category. I will explain below why I think that the 995ck is one of the best Inkjet printers on the market for under $500.00. I also purchased the HP 175x Jet Direct Print Server along with the printer.

Prior to purchasing the HP 995ck, I owned an Epson Stylus Color 800 Inkjet printer. It was the top rated Inkjet printer discussed in several computer magazine reviews at the time. I was looking to replace it with a unit of comparable quality and capacity. My requirements were as follows:

A) Excellent text and graphics printing on plain paper - Graphics being defined as pages printed from the internet or downloaded magazine articles which are then printed for later reading, perhaps with graphs, charts, etc.

B) An ink cartridge life of approximately 1000 pages, and reasonable printing speed.

C) Relatively low cost per page expense.

D) A full-featured Ethernet connection that would operate just like my HP 4050TN Laser printer, which has a built-in Ethernet connection. I have a home office with four computers and wanted everyone to be able to use both printers without my computer needing to be on to print.

E) A well built unit mechanically, which would stand up to occasional office use for a long time without parts falling off.

F) A printer capable of good photo printing, but top quality photos were not needed.

The HP 995ck was the best choice among 15 printers that I evaluated or read about. There are many Inkjets available for less than the $249.00 that I paid for this one, but in one respect or another they didn't cut it for me. Many of the low cost Inkjets appeared to be made very cheaply, using plastic parts in some spots that look like they may not last very long. Even the other HP low cost printers looked to me a bit flimsy, particularly the paper tray components. I suppose for $99.00 I shouldn't be so picky.

The other area I found to be a problem was getting a printer with a Network connection without having to buy a third party print server box. In many cases, these units do not work correctly with every printer and my research shows that in the reverse direction (that is when the printer sends status information back to the computer), they do not work at all. The 175x is bidirectional with most HP printers, however before making a purchase, check out the HP website for a list of compatible units. The 995ck comes standard with a USB connection.

The HP 995ck is cost effective with ink, with an average cost per page of about 5 cents. It has optional high capacity ink cartridges if you want them, and they are not that expensive (relative to other models). The other nice thing about the ink cartridges is that they have built in ink nozzles, so when you replace the ink cartridge you are also replacing the nozzle. Some printers made by other companies do not have an option for the user to replace the ink nozzle. The user would, in the case of ink nozzle failure, just buy a whole new printer.

The printing quality of the 995ck is excellent for both text and graphics, even on plain copy paper, and it prints quite a bit faster than my old Epson. As far as the build quality of this unit, I consider it better than most of the lower cost Inkjet units, including those made by HP. It does have plastic parts but they appear to be more solid than other units I looked at.

The 175x Jet Direct print server is an external print server, housed in a small box with the footprint of a 3x5 index card, and costs about $159.00. It turns the 995ck and some other HP inkjets into full-featured network printers. (NOTE - check the HP website for a compatible printer list and network capabilities). This allows the owner to share the printer with others on the network. It also allows you to locate the printer up to 100 feet away from the computer. It comes with a Installation wizard which worked quite well, although you may wind up calling HP's technical support if you are not that familiar which setting up networks.

I am very pleased with the 995ck although I have only had it for a short time. In other review articles on the web, when they discuss this printer, the focus was always on the Bluetooth connection. I have no interest in this feature and simply turned it off. One of the control panels has a button to shut it the Blue tooth connection down, if you don't need it. A well known consumer magazine recently reviewed some Inkjet printers and liked this one too.

Highly Recommended.

Bobzt
RF Engineer.

WARNING - NO MAC BLUETOOTH SUPPORT.......2004-05-07

I just bought this printer for my office and am sad to report that contrary to the product information provided on this page, this printer's bluetooth capabilities DO NOT SUPPORT MACINTOSH/APPLE OSX. I'm upset to say the least, as I have a powerbook and bluetooth was the reason I bought this printer.

Product Description

Northwestern Bell Phones markets a broad range of innovative and quality communications products to satisfy a variety of complex consumer demands. Today's consumers in the emerging telecommunications market are offered a huge variety of new and innovative telecommunication products. As telecommunications markets move into various technological telecommunications options such as cable, wireless and Internet telephony, Northwestern Bell Phones is embracing such technologies and consumerizes them into viable growth products.PRODUCT FEATURES: Last Number Redial; Ringer Switch On/Off; 3 Line Alphanumeric LCD Display; New Call LED Indicator; Desk/Wall Use; Flash; Requires 4 "AAA" Batteries (Batteries Not Included); One Touch Call Back; Real Time Clock; Supports Message Waiting; Mute; Selective Erase/Erase All; Battery Low Indication.

Product Description

The PlexWriter PX-230A delivers outstanding fast performance in a professional 3-in-1 CD solution. Create a 650 MB disc for work in less than 3 minutes, recording at 52X. Rewrite at a remarkable 32X or browse through a disc at a speed-reading 52X. The PlexWriter PX-230A offers exceptional performance, best quality recording at the fastest speed, reliability and ease of use.

Customer Reviews:

Good drive.......2006-12-16

This drive works well for me. I only gave it 4 stars because it is not made by Plextor. It is a rebadged Benq. I assume Plextor is concentrating on DVD drives and no longer makes CDRs themselves.

Plextor PX-230A-BPS Int. 52X32X52 CD-RW Bulk

Average customer rating:

Plextor PX-230A-BPS Int. 52X32X52 CD-RW Bulk

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Average customer rating:

Best Value

cool but to long way to get her to me

Pretec DC520 0.3MP Digital Camera, Magenta Red

Manufacturer: PreTec
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Kodak 1124346 Picture Paper, Soft Gloss, 8.5"x11", 25 Sheets

HP PhotoSmart 100 Portable Inkjet Printer

Canon CP-10 Card Photo Printer

Energizer E91BP-4 AA Batteries (4-Pack)

Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX Inkjet Printer

Product Features:

Can be used as either a digital camera or a Webcam

640 x 480 resolution from 1/3-inch CMOS sensor

2 MB internal memory stores 16 to 32 images

Includes serial, USB, and TV connection cables

Video-out connection lets you view pictures on your TV

ASIN: B00004U2JW

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pretec DC-520 can be used as either a basic digital camera or a Webcam. When used as a digital camera, it features 640 x 480 optical resolution, which won't produce highly detailed printed images but is perfectly adequate for images viewed on a TV or computer screen. Its 2 MB of internal flash memory stores 32 pictures in economy mode and 16 pictures in its best mode. With its fixed focus, fixed aperture, auto shutter speed, and auto flash, this camera offers true point-and-shoot simplicity.

To use the camera as a Webcam, simply connect it to your computer's USB port with the included cable. In this mode, you can send video streams over the Internet or record and save short video clips. When connected to your computer, the camera gets its power from the computer's USB port instead of its own batteries.

The camera package includes a hand strap, carrying pouch, all necessary cables and drivers, alkaline batteries, and MGI PhotoSuite SE software.

Customer Reviews:

Best Value.......2000-10-05

Hard to bet for the price. USB plus all cables included. Plus it works as a webcam! Pic look great for e-mail. Easy to use and download.

cool but to long way to get her to me.......2000-09-07

cool camera with functions whitch i do need, but I cant buy her /and others from my wish list/ because I am not living in U.S. Amazon hurry, she is one of my favourite...

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Olympia PBNext OL2112 Corded Business Phone

Manufacturer: Wave Industries
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Multiline | Corded Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
PBX Phones & Systems | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Accessories:

AT&T 24101 Phone Splitter Cord

AT&T 1726 Digital Answering System with 3 Mailboxes

Sprint 89011 Line Cord, Ivory (15 feet)

Sprint 89020 Line Cord, Ivory (50 feet)

Product Features:

Conference call with up to 15 callers

Caller ID/call waiting, 400-name-and-number log

Full-duplex digital speakerphone

Voicemail with multi-level auto attendant

Requires monthly subscription for PBNext service

ASIN: B0002HHGMG

Product Description

The Olympia organization understands itself as an international, innovative vendor of modern office and communication technology. Olympia offers you the comprehensive range of reliable, perfectly harmonized office equipment.

Product Description

The P-330 Instant Photo Printer extends and expands the commercial possibilities provided by the popular, award-winning Olympus P-300 Personal Photo Printer. In addition to producing still camera images, the P-330 can be connected directly to a TV set, Camcorder, video or DVD playback device for printing still photographs of action shots. It's a great option for a variety of business applications and supports true photographic output with continuous-tone 300dpi dye-sublimation printing.

Average customer rating:

Not Even Worth the Money

Plays all Region

Norcent DND Home Theater

Great buy for a low price

Best buy for the money on the market today.

Norcent DP1600 DVD Home Theater in a Box (Silver)

Manufacturer: Norcent
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Sanus Systems AFA Accurate Furniture Audio Stand (Black)

Product Features:

Home theater system with a DVD/receiver, 5 satellites (15 watts each), and a 30-watt powered subwoofer

Fully compatible with DVD-Video, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 discs

NTSC/PAL system conversion output for non-region-locked overseas DVDs

Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround decoding for immersive, lifelike sound

Full-function remote control

ASIN: B00008CMSL

Product Description

Norcent DP 1600 is a Home Theatre system.PRODUCT FEATURES: DVD Player Single; DVD Player Slim Design; Fully Compatible with: DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Kodak CD, MP3 Discs; Build-in Dolby Digital Surround/DTS Surround; VFD Display; On-Screen Menu Display; Full-Function Remote Control; Horizontal Resolution of More Than 500 Lines; Supports up to Eight Different Language Soundtracks and 32 Language Captions; Memory Play Function; A-B Play Function; Magnified and Mobile Picture; Eight-Step Fast or Slow Motion with Nine Picture Viewing Functions; NTSC/PAL System Conversion Output; Resume/Memory Play Function; Free-Style System Setting; Parental Lock Function; Multi-Angle Play; Multi-Story Selection Play.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy MP3 music and DVD movies with discrete, multichannel surround sound from Norcent's stylish, compact DP1600. The system consists of an audio-video receiver coupled with a single-disc DVD-video player, a five-channel speaker package, and a powered subwoofer. The DVD player accommodates standard disc formats, including CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, and DVD-Video. DVD functions include resume and memory play (great when you're listening to CDs), A-B play (for looping a segment), parental locks, picture zoom, eight-grade fast or slow motion, and nine-picture +ACI-strobe+ACI- viewing. The player handles either NTSC or PAL video conversion, compatible with non-region-encoded DVDs from overseas. A VCR input lets you enjoy videotapes, and the system comes with a full-function remote control.+ADw-p+AD4- The speaker package features five satellites (left, center, right, and left-right surrounds) with frequency responses of 200 to 20,000 kHz (3 dB), while the 8-ohm, 30-watt powered subwoofer covers the low frequencies from 20 to 250 Hz. The 4-ohm satellites are powered by 15 watts per channel (at 10 percent THD).+ADw-p+AD4- Composite-video and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. The receiver decodes full Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound and sends each channel to the appropriate speaker. You can also connect the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) to a CD or minidisc recorder for easy music transfers (though be aware that a DVD audio program cannot be recorded this way).

Customer Reviews:

Not Even Worth the Money.......2005-04-03

The $100 I spent on this system was a waste of money. It has absolutely no power and if you turn it up above 10 or 11 everything is distorted. I had this system for about a year and the only thing it is good for is an overpriced paper weight. I sold this one for $50 at a yard sale and used the money to buy another home theater system for only $50 more than this one. It has 500W of power and the sub-woffer alone has more power than the Norcent. I would not recommend this for even the most penny-pinching person. If you want a good deal, get something else.

Plays all Region.......2004-10-13

I purchased this unit solely for playing UK DVD's. I installed it in my bedroom and was so pleased with the quality I went out and purchased another one to use on my Big Screen to play the UK DVD's. I bought it cheaper at Fry's electronics $89.00, I think Circuit City has them also. You can make it a region Free DVD player at I believe the site is www.regionfreedvd.net. In rgards to the technical specs the only drawback is it does not have a power on/off button on the remote, but sound and picture quality are excellent.

Norcent DND Home Theater.......2004-02-25

This is simple people.....this is without a doubt the best buy I have ever gotten in electronics. It sounds unbelievable and works great....you simply cant find a better deal for a dvd home theater system. You can barely buy a good dvd player for this price. Be smart and buy this..

Great buy for a low price.......2003-09-12

Its a great product for about a hundred bucks. It's got a built in amp and the audio output is fairly good. DVDs play good and picture quality is excellent. Surround & center speakers dont work for audio and MP3 CDs but thats Ok if you look at the cost. I ve heard you also get a crack code and you can play all region DVDs on it. If you dont want to spend a lot of money, this is a wise choice. One bad thing, it does not have bass and trable control.

Best buy for the money on the market today........2003-09-03

I, like other reviewers, was skeptical about what I would get for such a low price. But, after five months of use, I can give an enthusiastic "thumbs up." The speakers are clean and the sound is more than sufficient for our rather large bedroom. The DVD is fairly easy to use and has all the whistles and bells that I need.

I used the customer service once when I had a problem with programing and got through quickly and reached a service rep. that actually knew the product! He fixed my dilemma in less than 90 seconds. Incredible in today's market (Hello Compaq, take notes from these guys).

In today's high tech market there are great buys to be found at the bottom-end of consumer electronic products, and the Norcent DP1600 DVD Home Theater is one of them. Highly recommended.

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S-Video Premium Cable 25 ft. Gold Plated

Manufacturer: Parts Express
ProductGroup: CE

S-Video Cables | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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Acoustic Research PR421 Shielded Female-Female S-Video Barrel Connector, 1 per pk

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S-Video Extension Cable 12 ft. Gold Plated M-F

ASIN: B0002MQGMC

Product Description

Superior construction consists of heavy-duty, gold-plated, all metal connectors, for better shielding where you need it most. Also features a pair of heavy-gauge, shielded conductors made of oxygen-free copper and protected with a thick PVC insulating jacket. For improved quality and performance in any S-Video application.

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