Check one of these out. All of them are wireless, work with Google Docs as well as Apple's AirPrint technology. Finally, Canon has their own app for iOS or Android to print photos.
Canon MG 8220 MG 6220 and MG 5320...
This article covers them all.
http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/canon-pixmas-new-three-wireless-printers-with-airprint-support.xhtml
Also note that ALL newer PIXMA wireless printers will get an update to support AirPrint. Awesome.
Reviews:
MG 8220
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394284,00.asp#fbid=ccOwCFKq003
MG 6220
none yet
MG 5320
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391362,00.asp#fbid=ccOwCFKq003
Having had personal experience with the canon PIXMA line of products (our family has the now older MP950) i can't recommend them enough. It does an awesome job for whatever you throw at it and 2 or 3 years later (i forget) we've had no problems. I can't say that for any other brand printer we've had over the years.
Ill update this page with more details such as the difference between the models at a later date. So far only thing I've noticed is only the higher end 8220 and 6220 support newer (therefore larger, like 32 or 64gb) SDXD memory cards.
Also, some people may need an auto sheet feeder or fax machine, in that case check this guy out. (these should get the AirPrint upgrade)
MX882
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379000,00.asp#fbid=ccOwCFKq003
There is a cheaper MX420, but it seems its worth the extra money to get the MX882
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380749,00.asp#fbid=ccOwCFKq003
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
So you need a digital Camera
I'm not a photographer, but i do very much enjoy photography so we are only going to look at point and shoot cameras. Some day i hope to get more into it. For now, here are some recommendations...
I pretty much only look at canon cameras. To me, they're a brand somewhat like Apple or BMW, nearly everything they make is awesome. Occasionally, they release a bad or sub par product, so, like all technology, you gotta read reviews and opinions about each model being released that you're interested in. That being said, since in general they fall in that rare category of a brand that rarely makes mistakes, if you're lazy you can be somewhat safe with just going to the store and as long as you end up with some canon camera you will be happy. But since you're here, and reading a few more sentences isn't too difficult, i think you will be happy with these choices.
Top choice, the Canon HS 310 $250
Basically you get a a great lens, great sensor for a great price.
This article compares it to its bigger brother the HS 510 and explains a bit why its a good deal
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2011/08/canon-elph-510-hs-and-310-hs-are-skinny-compact-cameras-lots-zoom
Note that he is comparing the iPhone to his canon s95, which was the predecessor to the s100, so thats pretty impressive to say the least. (and who knows how detailed his eye and opinion is) Of course it still won't be as good and will still be horrible in low light conditions.
I pretty much only look at canon cameras. To me, they're a brand somewhat like Apple or BMW, nearly everything they make is awesome. Occasionally, they release a bad or sub par product, so, like all technology, you gotta read reviews and opinions about each model being released that you're interested in. That being said, since in general they fall in that rare category of a brand that rarely makes mistakes, if you're lazy you can be somewhat safe with just going to the store and as long as you end up with some canon camera you will be happy. But since you're here, and reading a few more sentences isn't too difficult, i think you will be happy with these choices.
Top choice, the Canon HS 310 $250
Basically you get a a great lens, great sensor for a great price.
This article compares it to its bigger brother the HS 510 and explains a bit why its a good deal
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2011/08/canon-elph-510-hs-and-310-hs-are-skinny-compact-cameras-lots-zoom
Second Choice is the Canon Powershot s100 $430
This one is pretty pricey, but is at the top of the list of compact cameras. It will produce better pictures than the HS 310. It also has GPS built in, so every photo will be geo tagged.... how awesome is that for the traveler!
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/canon-powershot-s100-is-a-low-light-hotshot/
And finally we have the Canon HS 510 $350
this is the upgraded version of the HS 310 i mentioned earlier. As far as i can tell the only advantage you get with this camera is a larger touch screen interface. However, that interface isn't that great and i don't feel the extra cost is worth it. So this is just here in case you gotta have the latest and greatest. In my opinion, once you're spending the $350 for this camera, you might as well get the s100 which is a better camera.
On a final note, the new Apple iPhone 4S has probably the best camera in a smart phone right now. According to early reviews, it just about good enough to replace your point and shoot. So, thats something to consider depending how serious you are about your photos.
http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/11/iphone-4s-review/
Note that he is comparing the iPhone to his canon s95, which was the predecessor to the s100, so thats pretty impressive to say the least. (and who knows how detailed his eye and opinion is) Of course it still won't be as good and will still be horrible in low light conditions.
Also, all these cameras, (including the iPhone) shoot video in 1080p, which besides being awesome, makes me wonder what the future of consumer compact camcorders will be if still cameras can do great (enough?) video.
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