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Why Cheap Color Laser Printers Are a Dicey Deal Color lasers that cost $400 or less seem like a good bargain. Unfortunately, they often aren't. Here's why. - Melissa Riofrio, PCWorld Desktop Gear News & Reviews HP's PC Business Spin-Off Could Benefit Consumers If HP spins off its PC business into a separate company, the payoff for consumers could be big, but only if significant changes are made. Share: Canon Pixma MG5320 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer Review: CD/DVD Printing Stands Out CD/DVD printing distinguishes this midpriced model in a crowded field. Inks are reasonably priced. Share: New Nanostructured Glass Designed for Optical Computer Memory University of Southampton researchers have developed a new nanostructured glass that can be used like a fiber-optic memory chip. Share: Latest Desktop News The Fate of PCs at HP: 10 Questions HP Or No HP: The PC Lives HP's WebOS Crashes Under Apple, Android Pressure 6 Tips for Smart Back-to-School Spending on Tech IBM Oddities: 30 Years of Change Tablets Are Here for Good, Just Not at HP, Company's CEO Says HP Kills Tablets, Confirms PC Spin-off Plans HP TouchSmart 310z All-in-One PC, $620 More Desktop Gear News and Reviews Try PCWorld's Speed Up Everything Superguide Get 100-plus pages of tips to fire up your system and supercharge your other tech essentials. PC Central on PCWorld.com Get the latest desktop reviews, news, buying tips and more. Upgrading Tips and News For CPU and graphics board news and how-tos, visit Upgrading Central. All About Printers Visit our Printers product center for reviews and printing tips. How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. 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