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HP PhotoSmart A826

HP PhotoSmart A826
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alaScore 89

172 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 172 reviews of HP PhotoSmart A826. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the noise and size. The performance and design also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the paper handling and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP PhotoSmart A826 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP PhotoSmart A826

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of HP PhotoSmart A826 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and size. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas comments are divided on the price.

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP PhotoSmart A826

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 user reviews of HP PhotoSmart A826 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. Opinions about the design and performance are on the whole positive. The noise and size also get good feedback. There are some negative opinions about the reliability and paper handling.

usability, size, noise, performance, design

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

HP Photosmart A826 Snapshot Photo Printer

 

The advanced features of this snapshot photo printer--such as a touch screen and 5-by-7-inch media handling--might merit the price, but it's still awfully high.

Large, intuitive touch-screen interface ; Takes 4-by-6-inch and 5-by-7-inch media

Slow ; very expensive ; Input tray is awkward

The starter cartridge that comes with the Photosmart A826 can print up to 20 4-by-6-inch photos. The cost per photo beyond that can be reasonable: HP's Value Pack includes enough ink and paper for 120 4-by-6-inch photos and costs $35, or about 29 cents...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Melissa Riofrio (pcworld.com)

Hewlett-Packard HP Photosmart A826

 

Most snapshot photo printers are basically one-trick ponies, but the HP Photosmart A826 breaks from the herd with its innovative and plentiful features. Unfortunately it's hobbled by a high price and slow print times.

Large, intuitive touch-screen interface ; Takes 4-by-6-inch and 5-by-7-inch media

Slow; very expensive ; Input tray is awkward

Advanced features (a touchscreen interface, 5-by-7-inch media handling) might merit the price, but it's still awfully high.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center

 

The HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center is modeled after a retail-store photo kiosk.

Kiosk-style, 7-inch touch screen. Shows photos at 4.2 inches diagonally. Prints 5-by-7s, 4-by-6s, and panoramas up to 4 by 12 inches.

Although quality and speed are both respectable, both are a step below the best available. ; Watch the HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center Video Review!

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Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Felisa Yang (cnet.com)

HP Photosmart A826 review: HP Photosmart A826

 

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Fast, high-quality prints; lots of fun features such as clip art and captions; per-print costs are in line with other snapshot printers' costs; touch screen is easy to use and great for displaying slide shows; menus are logically organized.

Expensive; album options are a bit limited.

The HP Photosmart A826 snapshot printer offers an attractive design, is easy and fun to use, and works better without a PC than any other snapshot printer we've reviewed thanks to its huge touch screen, but we wonder who will spend $250 for a dedicated...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

HP Photosmart A826

 

The A826 can print standard-format photos at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches and panoramas up to 4 by 12 inches. As you would expect from most any dedicated photo printer, it can print from PictBridge cameras and computers, too, but then you don't get to use...

Kiosk-style, 7-inch touch screen. Shows photos at 4.2 inches diagonally. Prints 5-by-7s, 4-by-6s, and panoramas up to 4 by 12 inches

Although quality and speed are both respectable, both are a step below the best available ; Watch the HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center Video Review

The HP Photosmart A826 Home Photo Center is literally a home photo kiosk, with a 7-inch touch screen and no need for connecting to a computer.

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Expert review by : Mark Adkins (the-gadgeteer.com)

HP A826 Photosmart Compact Photo Printer

 

HP's A826 Compact Photo Printer is designed as an easy and fun-to-use, space-saving photo printer. Featuring a nice color touch screen and a housing that looks like something from Wall-E, it at least accomplishes that goal. How is it otherwise?

Compact footprint ; Easy to use ; Good print quality

Rather expensive

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by : ITP.net (itp.net)

Expert Review

 

Not the best for those who want to print directly from cams/cards. Its strong point is pre-edited images.

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Owen Rubin (mymac.com)

HP Photosmart A826 Snapshot Photo Printer – Review

 

Are there times when you just want a photo printed from your digital camera. You would like to forget about going to your computer, booting it up, copying the photo off the camera, setting up the printer for photos, and then printing it on a full page...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Brian Chen (macworld.com)

HP Photosmart A826 photo printer

 

The HP Photosmart A826 is a great choice for beginning photographers who want to print their digital photos as easily as possible. The printer's case design could use some improvement for greater ease of handling, and dark prints appear a little dull;...

Extremely intuitive and innovative user interface ; Attractive kiosk-shaped design

Rounded, smooth design makes printer clumsy to handle ; Dark prints appear flat and dull due to processed blacks

There’s something important to note about the A826: even though it is a compact photo printer, that doesn’t mean it’s portable. Measuring 14.7 by 15.1 by 10.4 inches with its output and paper trays open and ready to use, the A826 is larger than other...

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (goodgearguide.com.au)

HP Photosmart A826 photo printer

 

The HP Photosmart A826 is a kiosk-shaped compact photo printer that features a 7in touchscreen and a stylus.

User-friendly, intuitive menu

It's expensive, dark prints are a little dull, it's not portable, average performance

The HP Photosmart A826 is a great choice for beginning photographers who want to print their digital photos as easily as possible. The printer's case design could use some improvement for greater ease of handling, and dark prints appear a little dull;...

Oct, 2007
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