Ideal for personal use or for a home business, the HP 825C combines a variety of features with an economical price. Average print speeds are 6.5 pages per minute (ppm) for black text, and 4.5 ppm when using colored inks. With either format, your documents receive crisp definition through the 600 x 300 dpi resolution and thermal ink-jet print method. It's ready for letter-, legal-, and executive-size paper, as well as transparencies, envelopes, greeting cards, photo paper, and labels. The paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets of standard paper or 30 envelopes at a time. Weighing in at just 12 pounds, the printer is sized to be especially convenient where space is at a premium. It connects to your system via a USB port and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, and Me. Hewlett Packard offers a 90-day warranty on parts and service.

Camera

This traditional point-and-shoot-style digital camera incorporates a 2.1-megapixel sensor that captures enough detail for crisp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches. Designed for simple operation, the camera features automatic focus, exposure, and flash--just push the button, and the camera does the rest. A 1.8-inch color LCD display on the back of the Photosmart 315 lets you preview and review each photo you take. Additional features include red-eye reduction and fill flash, 2.5x digital zoom, and a self-timer. Images are recorded on reusable CompactFlash cards; an 8 MB card is included. Four AA batteries provide power. HP includes a set of alkalines, but all digital cameras are battery hogs, and we strongly recommend purchasing a set of rechargeable batteries.