So, you need a printer? Over the nearly 30 years of working in the c omputer field (and about 10 years in retail computer sales and service), I can honestly say that Ive seen just about all of it. Examples like Wo w, that $39 special at Wal-Mart looks good. or I need a high-quality photo printer, so Ill just spend $300 =96 it says =91Photo Printer on the box. How about Well, Ive got kids who print=85 The bridge between office printer, home-office printer, and personal printers is long gone Now it all depends on your needs. Get ready to put your thinking cap on as we dig deeper and really think about all this, you may be surprised b y the facts.