Printers & Scanners
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
Amazon.co.uk
• www.amazon.co.uk
Headers: Books, Electronics & Photo, Music, DVD, Video, Software, PC & Video Games, Home & Garden, Toys & Games
Although associated mostly with books of which they have a huge stock, covering nearly all subjects, Amazon now sells virtually everything. And their prices are surprisingly good. The electrical goods, for example, are very competitively priced. The site is very easy to navigate and there are also a huge selection of useful, and usually well written reviews for products. You can also search for goods available in the auction department plus you can get good deals from the many used items sold at Amazon.
• Special Features: 30 returns policy.
• Free Delivery on most orders >£15
Apple Store
• www.store.apple.com
Headers: MacBook Family, Mac Desktops, iPod, iPod Accessories, Mac Accessories, Servers
The Apple Store is where you can buy Apple computers and anything related to them including the famous ipod mp3 player. You can get a custom made Apple to your own specifications on the site.
• Special Features: Finance packages available for consumers and businesses.
• Free Delivery on orders >£65.99 ex VAT
Asda
• www.asda.co.uk
Headers: Groceries, Financial Services, Books, CDs, DVDs, Games, Electricals, Furniture, Gifts, Mobile Phones, Opticians, Photo, Travel
Not just groceries, but speaking of which, if you order your groceries online with an Asda credit card you get free delivery! Check the website to see if they deliver in your area.
Asda Elecricals
Very large range of electrical equipment:
TVs & DVDs, Home & Kitchen, Audio & Hi Fi, Satellite Navigation, Cameras & Camcorders, Computing & Gaming, Health & Beauty, Electrical Accessories
Delivery charges vary according to item but are clearly shown on each product page.
Ballicom
• www.ballicom.co.uk
Headers: Computer Systems, Broadband Products, Barebone Systems, Serviers, Cameras, Camera Accessories, CCTV, Computer Hardware & Peripherals, FaxModems, Firewire, Networking, Notebooks, Handhelds, Plasma TVs, Projectors, Printers, Scanners, Software, TV Cards
Established in 1993, Ballicon is a supplier of computers and computer components, with 3 separate divisions: Retail, Trade (including Corporate) and Education, and currently has over 16,000 IT products available. Custom build the computer you want. Ballicom International is based in Coventry.
• Free Delivery on orders >£117.50
Colour Printer Shop
• www.colourprintershop.com
Headers: Colour Laser Printers
All the major brands of Colour laser printers, with comparisons and reviews, brands including Kyocera, Konica, Tally Genicom, Oki, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, Canon and Brother. Colour Printer Shop is owned and operated by Office Today Technology which is baed in Eynsham, Osfordshire. On site installation packages are available for mainland locations.
Comet
• www.comet.co.uk
Headers:Kitchen & Home, Home Entertainment, Computing, Portable Technology
As you would expect from one of the largest retailers in the UK, Comet have a very wide range of products for sale online in all categories. In addition, Comet provides comprehensive product guides for the whole of their range. Additional features are a repair service backed up by over 600 engineers across the UK, old fridges removed for £15, connection and installation available where neccessary plus extended warranties.
• Special Features: Monthly payment plans on selected products. Returns policy: 28 days for unopened items, 7 days for opened items. Comet now offers "Click and Collect" - order online and collect from your nearest Comet branch.
• Connection Service: Comet offers a connection service for washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, electric cookers, ovens & hobs, TVs.
• Special Offers:Comet Current Discount Codes
• Free Delivery on all kitchen appliances >£399
Currys
• www.currys.co.uk
Headers: Audio & HiFi, Cameras & Camcorders, Computing, Cooking, Dishwashers, DIY and Garden Tools, DVD & Video, Fitness Sport & Health, Gadgets & Gifts, Gaming, GPS Satellite Navigation, Home Security, In Car Entertainment, iPod & MP3, Lighting, Phones, Refrigeration, Small Appliances, Small Kitchen Appliances, Televisions, Vacuum Cleaners, Washers & Dryers
Currys offers a range of many thousands of products online including a constantly updated range of Web exclusives. 24 Hr Helpline, delivery 7 days a week (usually within 4 working days of order) and expert installation, backed by a nation-wide network of over 380 stores. Comparison capability allows you to compare similar products.
• Special Features: Detailed buyers guides. As well as buying online you can now reserve certain items online and collect and pay at your nearest store.
Connection Service: Available for Large Kitchen Appliances and TVs. Removal service also available.
Special Offers: For the latest Curry Promo Codes: Direct to Offer Page
Dell UK
• www1.euro.dell.com
Headers: Desktops, Notebooks, Printers, Software & Peripherals, Dell Handhelds
One of the UK's leading computer suppliers, Dell UK offers customisable desktops, financing, recycling of your old computer, a memory upgrade selector, online technical support, a collect and return service, onsite service packages, driver and software downloads plus online 360 degree product tours for its computer systems. They even offer online computing courses. Look out for special offers as they often have excellent deals on offer. Dell is based in Ross on Wye.
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Dixons
• www.dixons.co.uk
Headers: TV + DVD, Kitchen, Phot, Sat Nav, Games, Audio, Computing, Fitness, Household, Gadgets
Although the Dixons High Street stores have been re-branded as Curry's Digital, the Dixons brand continues to trade online. (Currys, Dixons and PC World amongst others are part of the same electrical retail group, DSG Retail Limited). Thousands of products from binoculars to mp3 players, from global positioning systems to recordable DVD players, not to mention a huge range of kitchen appliances. Fast, no fuss, secure online shopping.
• Special Features: Price Match promise. Finance options available.
• Installation Service: Available for large kitchen appliances and TVs. Removal service also available.
Electricshopping.com
• www.electricshopping.com
Headers: Computing & Electronics, Home & Garden, Kitchen & Cooking, Health & Beauty, Gifts & Travel
Electricshopping offers a wide range of home electrical equipment with a really good selection of small kitchen appliances. The range includes fitness equipment, personal care products, computer systems, hardware and peripherals plus an excellent range of home security equipment. You can even buy garden tools, patio heaters and outdoor lights. Excellent range. Founded in 1997, Electricshopping is owned by The Tomorrow Group and is based in London and is an authorised reseller and service agent to all the brands on its site.
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy
• Free UK Delivery - Free except for NI, Highlands and Islands
• European Delivery Available
Europc
• www.europc.co.uk
Headers: Computers, Workstations, Laptops, Accessories, Monitors, Servers, Networking, Sound and Vision, Components, Printers and Scanners, Software, Cameras, GPS and Phones
Europc is a huge IT retailer supplying discounted, surplus and factory refurbished computer equipment. This means the prices are very competitive indeed. Every refurbished machine is rebuilt and repackaged in the Europc factory. Europc head office is based in Glasgow where they have large retail outlet.
• Special Features: No interest finance options available.
Great Universal
• www.greatuniversal.com
Headers: Womens, Mens, Babies & Kids, Electrical, Home & Garden, Leisure
The website is operated by the catalogue people, Great Universal. This means that you can either pay immediately by credit or debit card, or you can open an account with them. Account holders get 20 weeks interest free credit and 40 weeks for some items such as computers and mobile phones. There is a large choice of clothing, electrical and home and garden goods - just what you would expect from a catalogue.
• Special Features: Free 14 day returns policy
• Free Delivery
• Special Offers: 10% discount is available for first timevisitors and up to 20% off Great Universal catalogue prices when you buy online.
PRINTERS ONLY
HP Consumer Store
• www.hpstore.hp.co.uk
Headers: Computers, Handhelds, Digital Imaging, Printers, Home Cinema
Official site for HP home and home office consumers. Computers include Pavillion notebooks, desktops and monitors; handhelds include iPAQs and iPAQ accessories. Use the site to register your product, get technical assistance, download software and drivers and get email notifications of driver updates.
Jessops
• www.jessops.com
Headers: Cameras, Camcorders, Printers & Scanners, Memory Cards, Accessories, Flat Screen TVs
Jessops is a leading specialist photographic retailer, offering a huge range of cameras and camera accessories as well as a large range of other products such as binoculars and printers. In fact they have a product range of 20,000 and you can find all your camera needs here. The books section has over 150 specialist books and the ink cartridge section covers all the main makes of printer. If you register with Jessops, you will have access to their Members Area whixh includes technical articles and buying guides. Jessops has over 240 stores in the UK.
• Special Features: Collect @ Store allows customers the option to order online and, if the product is in stock, collect at store within an hour of placing the order, or 48 hours later if the product is out of stock.
• Free Delivery on orders >£100
John Lewis
• www.johnlewis.com
Headers: Home & Garden, Electrical Appliances, Technology, Sport & Leisure, Fashion, Gifts & Flowers, Toys, Baby
A collection of the best of the home and gift ranges from the 26 John Lewis UK Department stores. Superb site, easy to use, great design, selling everything from plasma TVs to Cross Classic Pens. Prices are surprisingly competitive considering the range of items. Do not apply their price match guarantee shop pricing as strictly on the web, but claim that they keep as close as they can, and mostly prices are syncronised. Hot on customer service. Buy online or request a free catalogue - there are 5 to choose from.
• Special Features: Free 28 day returns policy.
• Free Delivery
Maplin Electronics
• www.maplin.co.uk
Headers: Blank Media, Cables, Components, Computers, Home & Office, In Car, Outdoor Leisure, Sound & vision, Tools & Service, Toys & Kits
Audio, video, electronic and computer products, components and accessories, all available online. Especially good for components and more obscure electronic bits and bobs. Plenty of gadgets and gizmos also. You can order the famous Maplin catalogue online, either in paper form or on cd. Maplin currently has 75 retail stores throughout the UK and Ireland.
• Free Delivery on orders >£35
Micro Direct
• www.microdirect.co.uk
Headers: Accessories & Furniture, Barebone/ Systems, Cables & I/O, Cameras, Case & Power, CD/DVD/Backup, CPU (AMD & Intel), Fans and Cooling, Graphics / Video Cards, Hard Drives, Home Entertainment, Laptops/PDAs, Memory, Modems, Monitors, Motherboards, Mouse/Key/Joystick, MP3 Players, Networking, Printers & Accessories, Scanners/Projectors, SCSI Cards, Software, Sound Cards, Speakers
Micro Direct is an IT superstore carrying a huge range of computer hardware, peripherals and accessories from manufacturers such as Sony, Shuttle, Iiyama, AMD and Asus. There is a wide choice of products in all IT categories, and at competitive prices. In addition, there is also a small range of audio visual equipment including DVD players, media players, LCD TVs and a good range of plasma screens and equipment. Established in 1993, Micro Direct has its head office and main retail outlet in Upper Brook Street, Manchester.
Misco
• www.misco.co.uk
Headers: Accessories, Cables, Enclosures & Cable Management, Cameras, CD/CD-RW/DVD Drives, Computing, Datacoms, Electronics, Furniture, Hard Disks, Keyboards/Mice & Graphics Tablets, Media, Memory, Mobile Communications, Modems, Monitors & Accessories, Networking, Office Machines, PC Components, Presentation, Printers, Scanners, Security, Software & licensing, Storage, Supplies, Surge & Power, Warranties, Wireless
Misco has over 20,000 competitively priced IT products ranging from IT accessories to computer furniture to PCs, including desktops, personal organisers, notebooks and servers. Also a wide range of software. Consumables include original and compatible ink cartridges and laser toner for Brother, lexmark, TDK, Xerox, HP, Kyocera, IBM, Epson, Canon and Samsung as well as paper and ribbons. There is also a very wide range of networking products. Misco is part of the Systemax Group, an international company with offices in 9 countries worldwide.
Morgan Computer Co
• www.morgancomputers.co.uk
Headers: Desktop Computers, Notebooks and PDAs, Peripherals, Digital Accessories, Home Entertainment, Toshiba Projectors, Media/Consumables.
Established now for over 15 years and with large showrooms in Central London, Birmingham and Manchester plus a nationwide mail order department and warehouse/distribution centre in West London, Morgan Computers is one of Europe's leading dealers in surplus, end-of-line and refurbished computer equipment. The website offers a full range of equipment with simple secure on-line ordering, stocks and prices reviewed daily, bargain basement section and weekly stock updates by e-mail.
PC World
• www.pcworld.co.uk
Headers: Desktop PCs, Laptops, Flat Panel TVs, Monitors, Projectors, Printers & Accs, Handhelds & GPS, CD & DVD Drives, Data Storage, MP3 & iPods, Photography, PC Furniture, Software & Gaming, Software Downloads, Networking, Accessories, Component Shop
In addition to offering their large stock of computer related products online, the PC World website also features self help guides, hints and tips. They have also instituted a "Customer Quick Fix" service whereby customers can opt to have replacement parts for faulty items (under the scheme) sent to them by courier and they are able to access professional help and guidance on refitting 24/7. (0870 number).
Installation service: for most large LCD and plasma TVs
• Special Features: 14 day returns policy.
Pixmania UK
• www.pixmania.co.uk
Headers: Camera, Camcorder, TV Video, IT Product, Sound, Telephony, Consumable
Pixmania offers a very wide range of electronic equipment, with a special emphasis on photography, including digital and film cameras plus accessories. You can use their digital prints service to get your photos printed, and this includes a 15 print free trial offer. Pixmania is part of the Fotovista Group which has a presence in 15 countries.
Rambox
• www.rambox.co.uk
Headers: CD/DVD Writers, Duplicators, Printable Media, Printers, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD R/RW, Case & Storage, Ink & Paper, Miscellaneous
Large range of recordable media products with fast delivery and low delivery costs. Rambox is owned by QBC Computers and is based in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
• Special Features: 21 day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty on all products
Tesco Direct
• www.tesco.com
Headers: Computing & Phones, Home Electrical, Sound & Vision, Furniture, House & HOme, DIY & Car, Sports & Leisure, Baby & Toddler, Toys & Games
Tesco.com is the world's biggest online grocery retailer, but there is also a massive range of other non-grocery products available on the Tesco website, form electrical items to toys and games. Plus Tesco runs regular price checks to ensure that prices are highly competive.
• Special Features: Free returns within 28 days. Clubcard points on all purchases.
• Connection Service: Connection service on cookers, washing machines, refrigeration equipment, washer/dryers and dishwashers - charges may apply. Removal and disposal service also available.
Warehouse Express
• www.warehouseexpress.com
Cameras & Lenses, Bags & Tripods, Binoculars & Scopes, Lighting & Studio, Computing & Software, Memory Cards & Film, Video & Presentation, Astronomy
Outstanding range of photo-optical equipment, from digital SLRs to security cameras. Plus they sell a wide range of computing hardware and consumables - printers, scanners, monitors, graphics tablets etc - and they are also authorised Apple dealers.
Warehouse Express Showroom is based in
Norwich.
• Special Features: Live Chat
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