Lexmark X83 All-in-One Print Center

Lexmark just hit the market with a surprisingly good all-in-one photo-ready color inkjet printer, 48-bit color scanner, and plain paper copier for just $199. I don't usually recommend combo units like the Lexmark - in fact, I never have -- especially ones as inexpensive as the X83, because they don't do a very good job at either printing, scanning, or copying. But I have to admit I'm impressed by what the Lexmark can do for a buck shy of 200. The printer section is quite good at black text, and it does a decent job at printing photos if you use good glossy photo paper like the Kodak that Lexmark recommends. The 48-bit scanner works well too, and together they can function as a workable copier for PC-free copying. Honestly, I didn't expect much from the Lexmark X83, but it's a steal for $200. www.lexmark.com