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Comments on: Get Dell's Wi-Fi all-in-one printer for $79 shipped

The Dell V305w prints, copies, and scans, all without wires. Of course, you can also connect it to a USB port if you're into that sort of thing.

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by benjaminstraight August 13, 2008 8:15 AM PDT
What a great deal.
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by TechMasta August 13, 2008 8:19 AM PDT
Didn't you post this awhile back? I bought this one. It works uberific. Easy to set up and wifi works like a charm. If you don't have the "printer cord" or the proper usb interface cord for this type of connection, you could probably find it a lot cheaper on other sites besides dells. Funny thing is I had 3 in my house and also it shipped with one, when it clearly stated that it was not included.

Other than that this thing scans, prints, copies just right for my needs.
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by rickbroida August 13, 2008 8:55 AM PDT
You're right: I did post this about six weeks ago. It was even a few bucks cheaper then, though that sale price didn't last very long. Hopefully this $50 discount will last at least a day or two.
by sanenazok August 13, 2008 10:08 AM PDT
Not a bad deal, but you probably mean "black" cartridges and not "blank." I could be wrong. Also how are the cartridges rated as far number of pages printed? I thought Dell had licensed Lexmark cartridges/print systems and Lexmark is notorious for over use of expensive ink.
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by JP71093 August 13, 2008 10:11 AM PDT
"Blank" cartridges?
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by rickbroida August 13, 2008 10:21 AM PDT
Whoops! Good catch. Fixed.
by DatabaseDoctor August 13, 2008 11:53 AM PDT
I've tried two different dell wireless computers. They aren't that great. Hard to setup, flaky software and a lot of it. Do I need to install five different programs just to connect and print? Bloatware, largely unsupported by Dell as its a lexmark printer.

I'm no fan of HP either and its wireless nightmares. For me, buy the ehternet port adapted printer, put the printer near the wireless router you have and print to the IP. Easy and sometimes cheaper.
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by rickbroida August 13, 2008 12:03 PM PDT
FWIW, I've had a much easier time with Wi-Fi printers than I have with those connected directly to the router. But having seen the shovels of shovelware packaged with certain HP models, I feel your pain.
by tjcs August 13, 2008 11:59 AM PDT
No Macintosh connectivity?
That's odd. And a wireless printer at that.
My HP all-in-one works wirelessly with all platforms.
(how hard would it be for dell to provide drivers for the Mac?)
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by rickbroida August 13, 2008 12:01 PM PDT
I agree: The lack of Mac drivers is unfortunate. Come on, Dell, get with the program!
by sprite808 August 13, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
it works like a dream, and has really east setup...more importantly, the ink is the cheapest i've seen...it's awesome is the bottom line
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