HP Introduces Affordable Color Scanners for the Mass Market

Hewlett Packard's latest entry into the scanner market is shaking things up with two new color scanners, the HP ScanJet 3200C and the HP ScanJet 4200C, both of which are priced to sell. The 3200C is expected to retail for under $100, while the 4200C will hit the market for $199. The extra hundred bucks buys you some enhanced functionality, including the ability to turn scans into faxes and access to Adobe's PhotoDeluxe picture editing software. Both machines are built with HP's signature sturdiness, making them a great addition to any home office.

Key Takeaways:

The HP ScanJet 3200C and 4200C are the latest additions to the HP ScanJet family, offering color scanning capabilities at an affordable price.
The 3200C is expected to retail for under $100, while the 4200C will sell for $199.
Both scanners come with a software suite that includes Adobe's PhotoDeluxe picture editing software.
The HP ScanJet 3200C offers the ability to turn scans into faxes, a feature not available on the 4200C alone.
The scanners are built with HP's signature sturdiness, making them a reliable choice for home offices.
The HP ScanJet 3200C and 4200C are available as part of a larger family of scanners, including the ScanJet 5200C, 6200C, and 6250C, which are priced at $299, $399, and $499, respectively.

Statistics:

The HP ScanJet 3200C is expected to retail for under $100.
The HP ScanJet 4200C is expected to retail for $199.
The ScanJet 4200Coffers the ability to turn scans into faxes.
The scanners are a part of the HP ScanJet family, which includes 5 models with estimated U.S. street prices ranging from $99 to $499.

Sources:

"A couple of darn good scanners from HP" by UPI Computer Comment (Available at release at will)
http://www.scanjet.hp.com (Information about the HP ScanJet family of color scanners)
By JOE FASBINDER, UPI Business Writer
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