Presto (granny-mail machine)
Computer illiterate
Most of us have a relatives or friends who have never joined the wired Internet world. They haven't gotten around to buying a computer, or even learning to use one.
Not to worry, you can still jump on the email bandwagon with this latest printer from HP.
Granny Mail Machine (GMM)
A GMM is a single-purpose computer that handles e-mail only, over a dialup connection, and requires minimal technical skill . (A term coined by Mike Himowitz of the Baltimore Sun)
A10 Printing Mailbox
Hewlett-Packard and a startup called Presto.com have joined forces with a one-way e-mail service and a stand-alone GMM that Hewlett Packard calls the A10 Printing Mailbox.
(You can pick one up at Best Buy, or Walmart online)
HP Printing Mailbox Product Details
Features
Prints email, including photo attachments sent from almost any email program.
Automatically retrieves and prints pages.
Simple installation—just plug into power and standard phone line.
Specifics
Hewlett-Packard Thermal Inkjet Technology.
Paper Tray - Letter size (8.5 x 1-inch).
Input Capacity—50 sheets.
Output Capacity—25 sheets.
Print Cartridge— - HP 95 or 97 Tri-Color Inkjet Print Cartridge recommended.
Print Quality—600 x 600 dpi.
Print Speed—10 pages per minute (max).
Phone Connection—Standard phone line (no separate line required; does not work with VOIP).
Modem—56K data modem.
Length—18.4 inches.
Width—15 inches.
Height—6.5 inches.
Weight—13 pounds.
Service and Support
One-year limited hardware warranty.
HP Customer Care service and support for hardware.
Free support from Presto via toll-free number.
How Much and How does it work ?
The A10 is a $100 color inkjet printer with built-in computing modem to dial Presto's servers automatically up to five times a day, and download awaiting messages and print them automatically. It will also print photographs attached to the e-mail.
Easy to Use
Send email just like you do from your regular email account and the HP Printing Mailbox will print it. The Printing Mailbox user just has to pick up their mail—like an indoor mailbox. It's that easy
Presto Service Costs
The Presto Service costs $10 a month, or $99 for a full year
Your Presto subscription gives you free access to articles, recipes, games, puzzles, and more from major publishers. Including Dow Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, and the Wall Street Journal. And it's absolutely free, delivered to the Printing Mailbox at no extra charge.
Arts and Entertainment
Astrology
Automotive
Crosswords and Puzzles
Food and Recipes
Health and Fitness
Hobbies and Crafts
Home and Garden
Humor
Living and Lifestyle
Personal Finance
Travel
Print Quality
A10's print quality is nothing to e-mail home about. Although text is readable and photos recognizable, HP has used its three-color print cartridge (HP 95 Tri-Color Inkjet Print Cartridge ) technology on this machine.
It produces black from the 3 colors so photos look slightly faded. Today's modern inkjets use at least three colors plus a black cartridge. So don't expect to send photo-quality prints - you would be disappointed.
Note: Presto supports only a few basic photo attachment formats (such as JPEGs). No PDFs
A Niche Market that needed filling
A great gift for an elderly person who you want to keep up to date with the latest family happenings.You never to old to get email anymore....
Most of us have a relatives or friends who have never joined the wired Internet world. They haven't gotten around to buying a computer, or even learning to use one.
Not to worry, you can still jump on the email bandwagon with this latest printer from HP.
Granny Mail Machine (GMM)
A GMM is a single-purpose computer that handles e-mail only, over a dialup connection, and requires minimal technical skill . (A term coined by Mike Himowitz of the Baltimore Sun)
A10 Printing Mailbox
Hewlett-Packard and a startup called Presto.com have joined forces with a one-way e-mail service and a stand-alone GMM that Hewlett Packard calls the A10 Printing Mailbox.
(You can pick one up at Best Buy, or Walmart online)
HP Printing Mailbox Product Details
Features
Prints email, including photo attachments sent from almost any email program.
Automatically retrieves and prints pages.
Simple installation—just plug into power and standard phone line.
Specifics
Hewlett-Packard Thermal Inkjet Technology.
Paper Tray - Letter size (8.5 x 1-inch).
Input Capacity—50 sheets.
Output Capacity—25 sheets.
Print Cartridge— - HP 95 or 97 Tri-Color Inkjet Print Cartridge recommended.
Print Quality—600 x 600 dpi.
Print Speed—10 pages per minute (max).
Phone Connection—Standard phone line (no separate line required; does not work with VOIP).
Modem—56K data modem.
Length—18.4 inches.
Width—15 inches.
Height—6.5 inches.
Weight—13 pounds.
Service and Support
One-year limited hardware warranty.
HP Customer Care service and support for hardware.
Free support from Presto via toll-free number.
How Much and How does it work ?
The A10 is a $100 color inkjet printer with built-in computing modem to dial Presto's servers automatically up to five times a day, and download awaiting messages and print them automatically. It will also print photographs attached to the e-mail.
Easy to Use
Send email just like you do from your regular email account and the HP Printing Mailbox will print it. The Printing Mailbox user just has to pick up their mail—like an indoor mailbox. It's that easy
Presto Service Costs
The Presto Service costs $10 a month, or $99 for a full year
- Presto automatically formats the messages into beautiful designs
- No spam—Presto only delivers messages sent by approved family and friends
- Send unlimited messages to the HP Printing Mailbox.
Your Presto subscription gives you free access to articles, recipes, games, puzzles, and more from major publishers. Including Dow Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, and the Wall Street Journal. And it's absolutely free, delivered to the Printing Mailbox at no extra charge.
Arts and Entertainment
Astrology
Automotive
Crosswords and Puzzles
Food and Recipes
Health and Fitness
Hobbies and Crafts
Home and Garden
Humor
Living and Lifestyle
Personal Finance
Travel
Print Quality
A10's print quality is nothing to e-mail home about. Although text is readable and photos recognizable, HP has used its three-color print cartridge (HP 95 Tri-Color Inkjet Print Cartridge ) technology on this machine.
It produces black from the 3 colors so photos look slightly faded. Today's modern inkjets use at least three colors plus a black cartridge. So don't expect to send photo-quality prints - you would be disappointed.
Note: Presto supports only a few basic photo attachment formats (such as JPEGs). No PDFs
A Niche Market that needed filling
A great gift for an elderly person who you want to keep up to date with the latest family happenings.You never to old to get email anymore....
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