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Ease of Use (8)
The Picture Mate Snap is an easy unit to operate, with a minimal but useful control panel, compact design, and durable construction. Changing the print cartridge is simple, and there are no parts to assemble. The unit closes up and packs for travel very easily, with no hanging parts to get damaged. Printing is quick with good quality at standard settings.
Value (7)
The PM240’s price is cheaper than others in this category, such as the Sony DPP-FP70 and the Canon Selphy CP730. Portability is the key to these types of printers, especially since many low-end all-in-one photo printers are selling for the same or just a bit more, with potentially lower or equal print costs. So if portability is the main criteria, then this is a good buy, since it’s the most portable of the bunch.
Comparisons
Retailing at $129, the Epson Picture Mate Snap is $25 cheaper than the Canon Selphy DS810, but the Snap has a lower print resolution and fewer print nozzles. However, the manufacturer-reported print speeds are a bit faster than the DS810. It also wins hands-down in the portability and durability category. The Kodak Easyshare Photo Printer 500, a dye sublimation unit, sells for a little more, $149, but print resolutions are less, which is the nature of dye subs.
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