Canon MP 600 Top marks, Failing grade

Canon's MP 600 Top Printer

Canon's MP 600 was recently chosen by PC World as the top printer (Inkjet). They gave the printer a rating of 85, topping all the other competition.

Pros

# High print quality, fast print speeds# Dual paper trays; built-in duplexer

Cons

# No fax capability or ADF# Lacks film scanning

MP600 Failing grade

We have done, and continue to review the printers on the market but we take into consideration overall cost of use of these printers. This includes using 3rd party compatible inkjet cartridges.
Yup thats right. The MP 600 doesn't use an existing cartridge that is supported by 3rd party manufacturers locking you into purchasing OEM Genuine products,and as a result increasing your overall cost of ownership (Lifecycle cost) well beyond that of those printers using third party products.

Tell the Manufacturers

Its about time the manufacturers of these printers recognize that there is a truely competitive, open marketplace where users want and purchase their printers based on economy of use.

Let the people choose who's products to use, and let the market decide the best overall pricing for the consumer. Gone are the days of protectionist trade. Free trade is where it is at !