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HP DeskJet 450 review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

4.9

Members' Rating

Mediocre

Typical price:£ 192

Verdict

The DeskJet 450 is compact, and battery power allows you to use it in unlikely places. However, despite its good print quality, it's neither a budget printer, nor the fastest way of printing photos... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Compact
  • Can run on battery power
  • Good photo quality using optional photo cartridge.

Cons

  • Not the cheapest inkjet available
  • Very slow when handling large photo images.

Key Specs

Size (W x H x D): 33.8 x 8.2 x 16.4 cm
Weight: 2.1 kg
Printer technology: thermal inkjet
Maximum print speed (b&w): 5 ppm
Printer language support: PCL3
Built-in devices: none
USB: yes
RAM installed: 16 MB
Operating systems supported: Windows 98; Me; NT 4.0; 2000; XP; Mac System 8.6 or above

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Member Opinion

4.9

Average Member Rating

Mediocre

29 Members have reviewed this product

View Opinions by: Date Posted | Rating | Most Useful

Legendsailing

Legendsailing

Great Piece of Kit best printer I've ever owned!

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8.7

Excellent


Keith

Keith

Must be the worst printer HP ever made!

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1.0

Abysmal


Anonymous

Anonymous

NIGHTMARE. Really it is.

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3.5

Poor


Anonymous

Anonymous

broken after 12 months!

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4.0

Mediocre


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