So you've decided to jump into the world of 3D printing. Time to pick out your hardware.
With a number of different companies all hawking their product as the latest and greatest, it can be a bit confusing to know where to start.
The most recent issue of Make Magazine offers detailed reviews on a number of popular models of 3D printers, breaking down each of their strengths and weaknesses.
What's the point of a 3D printer you ask? Well, you may not realize it yet, but printing real-world objects is going to be the next big thing in computing.
So which printer should you buy?
If you want a printer that's the best entry level device, get a Printrbot LC.
Printrbot is a newer company, but it's already carved out a niche selling what are commonly known to be among the best printers for 3D printing newbies. The Printrbot LC is expandable in every direction, meaning that if you're adventurous enough, you can build it out to print objects as big as you want.
Price:$549
If user community is your priority, get a Replicator 2.
Makerbot has been a driving force in the hobbyist 3D printing world. Its repository of 3D files, Thingiverse, has a hugely active user base where people offer files and ideas to help everyone get the most out of their printers.
Price:$2,199
If ease of use is your priority, get the Afinia H-Series.
This printer ships fully assembled and ready to rock. This is a far cry from most other printers, which often require a bunch of assembly.
Price: $1,499
See the rest of the story at Business Insider
Please follow SAI: Tools on Twitter and Facebook.