Sharp AL1642CS

Pros: Attractive unit which worked well when it worked.

Cons: Broke after 1500 copies and would cost $200 to get fixed.

The Bottom Line: Sharp doesn't trust users on how to fix their machine and dings you with a big charge to have their service center fix it. Can no longer recommend this brand.

Review: I bought this unit on sale for around $350 back in 2006. Kept it in my private office and it was very lightly used (1500 copies - you can check your copy count by holding down the red "C" button next to the power switch for 3-5 seconds). Fast forward 2 ...