Last week we reported on CNET’s review of the Epson PictureMate Pal and now it’s time for the PictureMate Snap, the next level up in the series.

The PictureMate Snap has the same basic design as the Pal, with a few minor differences. The main difference is the LCD, which is bigger than the Pal’s and also adjustable. It’s definitely nice to not have the LCD isn’t stuck in the control panel like on the Pal. Other than that, it’s got the same handle design that the Pal has and it also the same connectivity options, plus the ability to connect external storage devices.

As far as the actual photo features go, it has a few more options than the Pal in terms of photo size and enhancement. You can print in new layouts like passport size and you can do all sorts of crazy photo editing like adjusting saturation and adding frames. But very few people will likely notice those new options, since for a lot of people it’s enough work just to hook up everything correctly and print the photos out (I’m not saying people don’t know technology, just that these compact printers can be pretty complex and few people are interested in taking in the extra step of editing their photos to perfection). The print speed has been increased from 1 page per minute to 1.24 ppm.

The PictureMate Snap will retail for $200, which is $50 more than the Pal. For that $50, you get a better LCD, better print speed and better photo editing capabilities, while the overall print quality remains the same. The choice is yours, America. If anyone out there owns this printer and wants to help everyone make up their minds, leave us a comment and let us know.

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