Compare Prices : HP Officejet Pro 8500 - Expert Reviews

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Review summary: As one of the few inkjet all-in-ones (AIOs) aimed squarely at the small office, the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ($399.99 direct) stands apart from most inkjets. In fact, its combination of speed and office-centric features makes it less ...

Pros: Extraordinarily fast for business applications. High-quality graphics and photos. Low cost per page

Cons: Relatively slow for photos. Text quality merely par for an inkjet

Verdict: If you're thinking of moving up to a color laser all-in-one (AIO), be sure to check out the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One as well.

Review summary: Multifunction inkjet with low running costs

Pros: Low running costs ; wireless ; good quality prints

Cons: Can't match speed of lasers ; high initial outlay

Verdict: A good alternative to laser printers for the home office

Review summary: Multifunction inkjet with low running costs

Review summary: When it comes to printing high volumes, laser printers are the obvious choice. HP, however, is attempting to change all this with its OfficeJet Pro 8500, an inkjet MFD (multi-function device). According to HP, it's up ...

Verdict: With low running costs, the OfficeJet Pro 8500 is worth considering as an alternative to a laser in the home office environment. The price is fairly high but you get a host of features including a fax, scanner, copier and built in wired and wireless ...

Review summary: The HP Officejet Pro 8500 is the latest inkjet to try and topple the laser printer from its sturdy perches. And, in some respects, it actually succeeds.

Verdict: As an all-round inkjet, the HP Officejet Pro 8500 works very well. Its low running costs will make it far cheaper than other inkjets - even lasers will find it hard to keep toner costs this low. We just wish it had produced cleaner colour prints on ...