Sony DPP-FP30

81 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Sony DPP-FP30. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the print quality and size. The design and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony DPP-FP30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony DPP-FP30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony DPP-FP30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the print quality and size are on the whole positive, but reviews are divided on the performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony DPP-FP30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Sony DPP-FP30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the noise and performance are generally positive. The design and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the size, and opinions are divided on the price.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

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Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30

Easy to operate; relatively inexpensive; speedy.

No memory card slots or on-printer controls; not Mac compatible; high cost per print.

This bare-bones photo printer makes good-looking--albeit expensive--prints.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30

The Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30 is a little expensive to run, but delivers photos on the spot in about 90 to 130 seconds.

Prints directly from PictBridge cameras. Extremely easy to set up and use.

No memory-card slots. Cost per page for 4-by-6-inch prints is about twice what it costs for digital prints at a typical photo or drug store.

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Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Calvin Siew (cnet.com.au)

Sony DPP-FP30

Unlike its predecessor, Sony's latest PictureStation doesn't try to do too much -- dropping the LCD display, video-out capabilities and memory card slots -- and as such sports a much smaller form factor.

Fairly inexpensive ; Excellent print quality ; Fast ; PictBridge support ; Easy to use ; Stylish design ; Waterproof prints

No memory card reader ; No battery pack option ; Slightly higher cost per print

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.co.uk)

Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30 review

Intro You won't waste a lot of time learning to use this compact, 300dpi dye-sublimation photo printer. Devoid of any on-printer controls other than a standby button, the Sony PictureStation DPP-FP30 is strictly a plug-it-in-and-print component. There...

Easy to operate; relatively inexpensive; speedy.

No memory card slots or on-printer controls; not Mac compatible; high cost per print.

This bare-bones photo printer makes good-looking--albeit expensive--prints.

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hardcore Fans Apply; Not for the Sensible Buyer

Sony has always been one to do their own thing yet keep their customers based on reputation of name and quality. They've been pretty successful in each arena of electronic equipment that they've dabbled in, and have always been one to try and ...

Very small & portable, smudge-free pictures, overall good quality

No onboard controls or options, pictures are heavy on red, expensive cost per photo print

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hardcore Fans Apply; Not for the Sensible Buyer

Very small & portable, smudge-free pictures, overall good quality

No onboard controls or options, pictures are heavy on red, expensive cost per photo print

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Great picture Quality"

dissapointed to discover my camera is not compatable for pictbridge! recieved as a gift so was unable to check compatability before hand. But i am still pleased with the printer. the quality is superb. looks really nice sitting on the desk! very happy...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony DPP-FP30

sony dpp-fp30 review: Unlike its predecessor, Sony's latest PictureStation doesn't try to do too much -- dropping the LCD display, video-out capabilities and memory card slots -- and as such sports a much smaller form factor.

Inexpensive but very reliable., Fairly inexpensive, Excellent print quality, Fast, PictBridge support, Easy to use, Stylish design, Waterproof prints

None, No memory card reader, No battery pack option, Slightly higher cost per print

This snapshot photo printer makes beautiful prints for a reasonable price, but its cost per print is another story.

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DPP-FP 30

Small and compact and easy to use.

Can be a bit temperamental with Windows 7. Worked out of the box straight away but had a couple of glitches after that. Paper and cartridges are expensive.

Jul, 2012

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