New inkjet printer?

[Noreen]

Yes, I've noticed, Rik.

[Rik]

It's part of our charm, at least that's my story...

[Noreen]

Well, my old printer was taken away on Sunday so now I'm free to buy a new one. I've read a lot of reviews online and rather fancied this one Canon PIXMA iP4500. As i said I only want a simple printer although when I print photographs I'd like them to be good. Speed of printing or price aren't really an issue. Any comments? http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/printers/inkjet/pixma_ip4500/index.asp

[Rik]

Should be fine for your needs, Noreen. 

[Noreen]

This is the review that got me interested, Rik. http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h1504.htm

[Rik]

Based on the 6700 I have, I wouldn't argue with a word of that.

[Noreen]

Any suggestions about a retailer? A company that is reliable and offers good support.

[Rik]

Misco:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=288297&CatId=1269 - £64.61

Scan:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=797340 - £66.80

eBuyer:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132447 - £61.69.

[Noreen]

Are they all good companies, Rik?

[Rik]

They're listed in my order of preference, but I've had good service from them all.

[LesD]

I have found play.com very good and they have the Canon here:

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3473316/-/Product.html?searchstring=Canon+PIXMA+iP4500&searchsource=0

How does their price compare?

[Rik]

On a par, Les, probably a bit more expensive than eBuyer with their free delivery, but cheaper than Misco & Scan with their paid delivery.

[LesD]

On a par, Les, probably a bit more expensive than eBuyer with their free delivery, but cheaper than Misco & Scan with their paid delivery.

That seem to fit in with the usual run of things. I have never bought from eBuyer myself but I know of those who have and I am not aware of any complaints.

[Rik]

It's worth mentioning that Scan do free delivery for members of the AV Forums, iirc, and you can get an extra 5% off the Misco price through Quidco.

[vitriol]

I order quite a bit of stuff from Ebuyer (work releated) and have had no issues with them all. 

[Simon]

Play.com are fine for most things, but don't expect too much in the way of unscripted support.  Think of them in the same way you would of Argos. 

[Noreen]

Do you have to register with eBuyer to purchase on their site?

[Rik]

No, it's a straightforward retailer, Noreen.

[Noreen]

It looks as if you do have to register with them, Rik. I filled in the form but it won't let me delete the option to receive special offers etc and I'm not having that. So I'll look at the others later.

[Rik]

I don't recall doing that, but I may be wrong. Misco are very straight - it's opt in, not out - I've been using them since the 80s.

[Noreen]

I presume that you have to register with Misco?

On the eBuyer site, I kept removing the check mark from the item to receive special offers and other stuff and every time that the page came up to confirm the details it was checked again and stated that I would be registered to receive such stuff. Tried it several times with same result.

[Rik]

TBH, I don't know about registering, Noreen, I've been a customer so long, but you can order by phone: 0800 038 8880

[Den]

Noreen, just register and then put their email address in your junk email option then nothing will reach you unless you want it to. 

[Noreen]

I've registered with Misco now, thanks Den. I'll order tomorrow for next day delivery.

[Rik]

I'm sure you'll be delighted with their service, Noreen.