Compare Prices : HP Photosmart A636 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Improved photo quality prints ; incredibly easy desktop software installation ; tons of editing features ; large touch screen ; small footprint

Cons: Slower-than-average prints

Verdict: The HP Photosmart A636 is an excellent at-home photo inkjet printer that's both versatile and easy to use. We highly recommend the A636 for its significant photo quality improvements over the last model and an attractive design to boot.

Review summary: The $150 HP Photosmart A636 is a slight upgrade to last year's A626, with a few minor software differences. The A636 retains the same body shape and design but adds additional photo customization and editing capabilities. We didn't notice any ...

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Review summary: Most small-format dedicated photo printers are notably easy to set up and use. Almost all of them are suitable for technophobes who just want to print snapshots with as little effort as possible. So when I say that the HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo ...

Pros: Touch screen. Prints 5-by-7s, 4-by-6s, and up to 4-by-12-inch panoramas. Installs driver from printer itself

Cons: Speed is acceptable but slower than that of some other dedicated photo printers

Verdict: The HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer is strong on convenience, with a kiosk-like touch screen and effortless installation.

Review summary: HP A636 compact printer will print a 4 x 6 photo in about 27 seconds and supports resolutions up to 4800 x 1200. With the