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Just did a quick peruse on pcworld and grabbed these !

Specs wise the Canon is better ! But whether that meets your needs or not is another thing ! also the prices make a huge difference too !

Specs for Epson R300
Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi resolution
Up to 15 Pages per minute in black
Up to 15 Pages per minute in colour
5 Integrated Digital Camera Card Readers
Edge to Edge Printing
Up to 6 colour printing
Print direct onto CD facility
Edge to edge printing
USB1.1 & USB2.0 High Speed Connectivity
Windows and Mac compatible


Canon IP5000
Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution
Up to 25 pages per minute in black
Up to 17 pages per minute in colour
Print photos direct via PictBridge
Automatic double sided printing
Four separate ink tanks
Micro-fine 1pl inkjet nozzles
Edge to edge printing
Print direct to DVD and CD discs
Windows and Mac compatible

HP 8450
Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution
Up to 20 pages per minute in black
Up to 20 pages per minute in colour
Built in digital camera card readers
Built in colour LCD preview screen
8 ink photo printing for superb photos
Edge to edge printing
Automatic paper type sensor
USB Interface
Windows and Mac compatible