New Test: HP Photosmart -- Premium by name, Premium by nature?

Even the name of HP's new multifunction inkjet printer, the Photosmart Premium, sets the tone.  That means we'll be expecting 'premium' quality documents and photos.  The asking price confirms that expectation: if you can't get good printing at this price, then this model really won't last very long.

What the name doesn't say, though, is that this inkjet, aimed squarely at business users, is also a networking powerhouse, with Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth, or that includes a fax, document loader and a rotating colour LCD screen.  It also has separate

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cartridges, which do come in XL versions for more economic printing.

In short, it's got just about everything a modern inkjet should, apart from a touchscreen, but is it the best?  The quickest?  The best value for money?

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