Hey folks,
Well, I finally broke down and bought a new printer to replace my iP3000 (the Gray Ghost). I was paying my biweekly visit to the nearest Staples and it happened they had gotten the iP4300 back in stock since my previous round and I got to play with the floor sample for a bit. I think it had me at the point that the silicone damped output paper catcher door glided down like a feather - no more slamming down when it slips from my hand. I decided to slide my patronage in CV's direction this time (IDK how the Egg/CV can sell 'em for $75. + shipping - $75. is basically the retail price for the 5 ink tanks - I guess they are expecting to make a ton off of their excessive shipping along with the tasty markup on the new OEM tanks...).
. So I've cleaned up the iP3000 nicely and posted a 'For Sale' sign on it. It'll be a sad day when I have pack her up and send her down the road to warmer climes.
. Today I received my first shipment of clone ink for the iP4300 from SwiftInk (Inkseller to the Stars of the AT forums c'est moi
- I snuck in under the Nov. 13th deadline for his last sale ), and it turns out that Aziz is selling the G&G tanks for the new Pixmas. I hope they are at least as good as the ones he's been selling for the older Canons - I've not heard much bad about the G&G for the older models. Unfortunately it will be several months before I find out as those darn Canon tanks seem to last forever. I guess I'll have to comparison shop the Ethernet Mall to see if Aziz is competitive on his pricing...
Hope this didn't bore you all too much.
Update: It'll be here today! Left Edison NJ at 4:35pm yesterday, was put on the truck for delivery at 7:49 this morning, and will probably be here around noon or so - man those UPS guys really shake their tails for the Egg!
Update: Arrived just before noon. Happy, happy - joy, joy!
.bh.
First impression: chintzier plastic, harsher noises from paper feed mechanism (probably issuing from same), beautiful output. And no free paper sample... But I guess they had to cut somewhere as you're basically getting an iP5000 for half the money. I like the darker color. I don't know why they couldn't keep the top corner power switch - that was cool but probably too expensive. .bh.
Well, I finally broke down and bought a new printer to replace my iP3000 (the Gray Ghost). I was paying my biweekly visit to the nearest Staples and it happened they had gotten the iP4300 back in stock since my previous round and I got to play with the floor sample for a bit. I think it had me at the point that the silicone damped output paper catcher door glided down like a feather - no more slamming down when it slips from my hand. I decided to slide my patronage in CV's direction this time (IDK how the Egg/CV can sell 'em for $75. + shipping - $75. is basically the retail price for the 5 ink tanks - I guess they are expecting to make a ton off of their excessive shipping along with the tasty markup on the new OEM tanks...).
. So I've cleaned up the iP3000 nicely and posted a 'For Sale' sign on it. It'll be a sad day when I have pack her up and send her down the road to warmer climes.
. Today I received my first shipment of clone ink for the iP4300 from SwiftInk (Inkseller to the Stars of the AT forums c'est moi
- I snuck in under the Nov. 13th deadline for his last sale ), and it turns out that Aziz is selling the G&G tanks for the new Pixmas. I hope they are at least as good as the ones he's been selling for the older Canons - I've not heard much bad about the G&G for the older models. Unfortunately it will be several months before I find out as those darn Canon tanks seem to last forever. I guess I'll have to comparison shop the Ethernet Mall to see if Aziz is competitive on his pricing...Hope this didn't bore you all too much.
Update: It'll be here today! Left Edison NJ at 4:35pm yesterday, was put on the truck for delivery at 7:49 this morning, and will probably be here around noon or so - man those UPS guys really shake their tails for the Egg!
Update: Arrived just before noon. Happy, happy - joy, joy!
.bh.
First impression: chintzier plastic, harsher noises from paper feed mechanism (probably issuing from same), beautiful output. And no free paper sample... But I guess they had to cut somewhere as you're basically getting an iP5000 for half the money. I like the darker color. I don't know why they couldn't keep the top corner power switch - that was cool but probably too expensive.
.bh.
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