HP makes three different models of compact photo printers, the A536, A636, and A826. These models differ in price and features. Depending on your intended use, the main comparisons you should look at, besides price, are print resolution, color effects, memory cards supported, and the size of the display screen.
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Compare the price. The lowest price model is the A536 sells for around $100. The A636 sells for approximately $150 and the high-end A826 sells for approximately $200.
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Compare print resolution. The print resolution for all three models is up to 4800 by 1200 dpi for color and 1200 by 1200 dpi for black.
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Compare built-in print effects. The A536 does not do red-eye removal, frames, clipart, or captions. The A636 and A826 can do all of these. The A636 model has more clip art and color effects options. The A826 model has more frames.
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Compare the types of memory cards the printer can read. The A536 model supports Memory sticks, SD cards, and xD-Picture cards. The other two models support these and additionally compact flash and Magic Gate. Only the A826 supports miniSD cards with an adapter.
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Compare display screens. The A36 has a relatively small 2.4-in LCD. The A636 model has a larger 4.8" touchscreen display. The A826 model has a large 7" touchscreen.
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Paper capacity is another feature to consider. Both the A536 and A636 hold 20 sheets. The A826 holds 100.
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Some other factors are print speed and and bluetooth capacity. The A536 and A636 average 27 seconds per print. The A826 is slightly slower averaging 39 seconds. All three models are bluetooth compatible with an optional adapter.
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All three models have high user ratings. The A536 and A636 models have PC Magazine User Choice Awards.
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