Feedback on Canon i850 and i950

Adam Goi · 12th April 2003

I'm currently looking at these 2, any feedback?

erwinx · 12th April 2003

can anyone tell the difference between the print output of a $299 s820 and a $469 i950? I can't.

E1g3 · 12th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by erwinx
can anyone tell the difference between the print output of a $299 s820 and a $469 i950? I can't.

Haven't seen the actual printout of either i850 and i950 but design wise, quite modern with silver trims and compact. S820 has 6 ink technology and seen actual printout during PC show against 520 with 4 ink cartridge. S820 is a class above. It produced more details and accurate colours. Only drawback is the slow text prints. Was told it share same technology with S900 except can't print A3 size. BTW, is the i850 (4 ink cartridge) an upgrade over S820?

13th April 2003

unless you look at your print out with a magnifying glass all the time.. there no difference between the i850 and i950 prints under the naked eye.

Print speed wise.. the i950 is very fast!!

Except for one big headache i discover (after i set my heart to buying a i950).. i850 use Black Pigment Based Ink which seems to print better B&Ws..

So now i also lost, dunno which one to get

13th April 2003

Just fround this thread... might be useful to you...

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...essage=4794674

Adam Goi · 13th April 2003

Thanks for all the feedback!

Anyone knows of any lobang for the 2?

TIA!

13th April 2003

2 days ago.. i check the price at Sim Lim Square, most of the shops are selling i850 for $349, i950 for $469..

blizzy · 13th April 2003

how much is the ink catridges for the printers?

13th April 2003

hmm.. i think roughly $15 per colour?? i might be wrong, going down to check around again morrows.. hehe

blizzy · 13th April 2003

okies. please post the price. considering getting the 850. want to know how much it would cost to print the occasional photo at home.

hentaitic · 20th April 2003

Just got my S820 for S$278 wif GST from SimLim 2 days ago. Tried printing A4 on the original Canon PhotoPaper Pro(S$18 for 20) and the cheap Sepom High Glossy Photo Paper (S$7 for 20). Great diff!!!

So question is, are there 3rd party paper that's as good or comparable to the original Canon Photopaper Pro at less price??

Thanks!!!

20th April 2003

Just got the i850 after much consideration at $329 (GST inc) at sim lim square, videopro. Gonna fix up and test soon.. hehe, hope i make the right choice

Adam Goi · 20th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Harrican
Just got the i850 after much consideration at $329 (GST inc) at sim lim square, videopro. Gonna fix up and test soon.. hehe, hope i make the right choice

Congrats! Wow ... that's cheaper than the going price, i.e. $340-$349 which I know! Any idea how much are they selling their i950s?

20th April 2003

Best price for i950.. after asking practically the whole of sim lim.. is $449 at videopro too.. hehe, next closest is $459.. mostly selling at $465.

Adam Goi · 20th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Harrican
Best price for i950.. after asking practically the whole of sim lim.. is $449 at videopro too.. hehe, next closest is $459.. mostly selling at $465.

Thanks! I don't suppose they come bundled with the USB 2.0 cable hor?

20th April 2003

Eh bo.. but cable $3 onli =P.. hee, pay by nets or cash GST absorb.. hehe

hentaitic · 20th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Harrican
Just got the i850 after much consideration at $329 (GST inc) at sim lim square, videopro. Gonna fix up and test soon.. hehe, hope i make the right choice

Finished all 20 pieces of cheapo A4 Sepom paper oledi. Think gotta get new set of inks and paper again tomorrow. This printing business thing is addictive...

Marx · 26th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Harrican
Just got the i850 after much consideration at $329 (GST inc) at sim lim square, videopro. Gonna fix up and test soon.. hehe, hope i make the right choice

Hi Harrican, can u share the results of ur tests with ur new i850, me also looking for a printer. thanks.

26th April 2003

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Originally posted by Marx
Hi Harrican, can u share the results of ur tests with ur new i850, me also looking for a printer. thanks.

Hehe.. printed onli abit.. only one thing to say.. Its worth every $329 i put in.. hehe

I'm a very happy new Canon Printer Owner

Too new to notice any problems at this stage.. print text extremely fast.. would be a excellent office printer, not as fast as the i950 when printing photo, but i got no complains as i really cannot distinguish the difference between them at the canon showroom in funan

They have sample prints of the Same Pictures for customers to view.. very friendly staff there.

Hope this helps..

erwinx · 26th April 2003

interesting that people are choosing a $329 4-colour i850 over the $299 6-colour predecessor s820 wonder if anyone has compared the 2 directly?

12th April 2003	#1
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	Feedback on Canon i850 and i950 I'm currently looking at these 2, any feedback?

12th April 2003	#2
erwinx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,492	can anyone tell the difference between the print output of a $299 s820 and a $469 i950? I can't.

13th April 2003	#4
Harrican Guests Posts: n/a	unless you look at your print out with a magnifying glass all the time.. there no difference between the i850 and i950 prints under the naked eye. Print speed wise.. the i950 is very fast!! Except for one big headache i discover (after i set my heart to buying a i950).. i850 use Black Pigment Based Ink which seems to print better B&Ws.. So now i also lost, dunno which one to get

13th April 2003	#8
blizzy Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bedok South Posts: 616	how much is the ink catridges for the printers?

20th April 2003	#11
hentaitic Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 107	Just got my S820 for S$278 wif GST from SimLim 2 days ago. Tried printing A4 on the original Canon PhotoPaper Pro(S$18 for 20) and the cheap Sepom High Glossy Photo Paper (S$7 for 20). Great diff!!! So question is, are there 3rd party paper that's as good or comparable to the original Canon Photopaper Pro at less price?? Thanks!!!

26th April 2003	#20
erwinx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,492	interesting that people are choosing a $329 4-colour i850 over the $299 6-colour predecessor s820 wonder if anyone has compared the 2 directly?