Printer

HP PhotoSmart C8180

The perfect multifunction for the ultra-portable world.

It is not very often in this forum that I choose to write a whole column on a single piece of technology, not when that technology is a printer - make that a multifunction device. Blackberrys, or iPods yes, imaging devices, not so much. That is going to change because I am smitten with a peripheral: HPs PhotoSmart C8180 All In One.

I have probably shown a few dozen multifunction printers on my show over the years, and I have to tell you, the bar is pretty high when it comes to today’s crop of AIO (all-in-one) devices. Each time I look at a new one I am impressed with the innovations in print technology, price and interface. The manufacturers are constantly challenged to come up with better, less expensive, more innovative technology, and the bar keeps climbing higher.

Go Big Or Go Home

Season 6, Episode 26
Original air date: 04/05/2008

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On this episode of Dotto Tech, Steve shows off HP’s PhotoSmart Pro B8850 pro-sumer large format printer. The B8850 can print on a multitude of sources including canvas, and on paper as large as 13x19. This printer is perfect for printing display sizes of your favourite digital photos.

Steve also looks a gmail, Google’s answer to Microsoft’s Hotmail. Steve shows us the many productivity tools Gmail has to offer, like shared calendars, documents, even an online word processor. 

On Tech Toys, Caroline shows of the 3rd Space Gaming Vests, an innovative way to interact with your video game.

Wireless + Performance

Season 6, Episode 25
Original air date: 03/29/2008

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If you want to raise the bar with a multifunction device, then the HP 8180 is the one that will take you there.  Steve spends some time walking through the features of this wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth printer, scanner, and copier, which also has a CD/DVD burner.  The 8180 has an easy to use touch screen interface, making it simple to produce professional prints.  Discover the world of computer-less printing with this amazing all-in-one.

Fresh Look at Old Faces

Season 6, Episode 22
Original air date: 03/08/2008

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On this episode of Dotto Tech, Steve demos the HP C6280. This little multi- functional printer has a dual layer paper tray, so you can have both photo paper and regular paper loaded at the same time. Now you won’t print your documents on your pricey glossy photo paper by mistake. 

Not sure if your computer is safe and secure? Steve shows us the ins and outs of Symantec’s latest version of Norton Internet Security. Prevent identity theft and stop those viruses before it starts. NIS is the security system that let’s you keep your computer clean, without you having to do all the dirty work. 

Living Large

Season 6, Episode 20
Original air date: 08/23/2008

Original Airdate: February 23, 2008

On this episode of Dotto Tech, Steve shows us that bigger can better. He looks at Epson’s large format printers, the R1400 and the R1800, as well as a little scanner that thinks big, the V500 Photo. Do things you thought only professionals could do, and enjoy prints that will last for decades.

Dual Booting

Season 6, Episode 15
Original air date: 07/19/2008

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Original Air Date: January 19, 2008

Giving, Receiving & Sharing

Season 6, Episode 13
Original air date: 07/05/2008

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Original Airdate: December 22, 2007

Tis’ the season for sharing and Steve looks at ways to stay connected. Steve looks at Epson’s P-3000 Multimedia Viewer. With its 40 gig Hard-drive and 4 inch viewing screen it makes storing and showing off your digital photos a dream. Epson’s PictureMate Snap makes printing and sharing photos easy and the best part is you can take it anywhere.

Keeping in touch has never been easier as Steve looks at the ultimate in face to face communications with a pair of LG TU500 video capable cell phone that are available on the Rogers network. Steve also shows off Video chat on Windows Live Messenger.

Computerless Printing

Season 5, Episode 5
Original air date: 10/28/2006

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Steve’s got the goods from HP for snapping, perfecting and sharing your digital prints even if you’re on the road. With the Photosmart R967 camera you can not only make the regular adjustments to a photo that we’ve begun to take for granted in the digital world. Steve also looks at HP’s A716 Photo Printer Camnex Auto-Transfer cable.

Go Go

Season 4, Episode 9
Original air date: 10/19/2005

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Digital Photo Printing

Photography on the go is the theme of our show this week! the first companion to our digital camera, is a printer, and there is no better companion than HP's Photosmart 420 portable printer. Match that up with a full featured, small format digital camera like HP's M417, and we have a digital studio, ready for the road!

Photoshop Elements

Our good friend Colin Smith from Adobe is going to drop by this week and take us through the ins and outs of Photoshop Elements! We are going to focus on one of the most powerful features of Photoshop Elements, that is the organizational aspect. Using tags we can do so much without having to remember what DSC00345.jpg means!