I initially thought of buying the Canon S820. However, after following through the DPreview's printer forum, I decided to give the idea.
Reason. It's just not economical here compared to US. In US, people are spoiled with choices of papers and inks. In US, 4R printing's cost has come pretty close to regular photo developing. Probably 20% to 50% more expensive. Here, it's probably at least 3x. Well, it actually depends on what size you want to print. If you want to print a lot of least A4 size photos. ink jet should be cheaper compared to photo developing.
To me, I think I will only buy inkjet if CIS is easily available here and the papers are cheaper. Right now, high quality inkjet printing is still not economical. It has arrived in US, not here.
Reason. It's just not economical here compared to US. In US, people are spoiled with choices of papers and inks. In US, 4R printing's cost has come pretty close to regular photo developing. Probably 20% to 50% more expensive. Here, it's probably at least 3x. Well, it actually depends on what size you want to print. If you want to print a lot of least A4 size photos. ink jet should be cheaper compared to photo developing.
To me, I think I will only buy inkjet if CIS is easily available here and the papers are cheaper. Right now, high quality inkjet printing is still not economical. It has arrived in US, not here.