Which printer is better for a MacBook Pro: Epson 2540 or HP 5520?

Looking to purchase a MBP and so will my roommate. We were wondering if there is a significant advantage of one over the other. The only difference I noted was that the Epson was able to connect directly through an ethernet port but I don't know how useful that would be. If you know of any other printer that you think would work best (pref. something with Wi-Fi or the ability to print wirelessly) with a price range of $80-150 are welcomed as well. Thank You.

DNA1421 wrote:
I am studying Psychology so I know I will have to do a lot of papers, and a lot of Internet use. I also need to be able to carry it wherever I go. I would like it to be capable for years of use.
Even the least expensive Mac can do papers and Internet; those are pretty basic tasks. So you dont need to go overboard with a Pro model. The only reason for you to get a Pro is if you want it to last as long as possible, but now that you can't upgrade most MacBook Pros, a loaded 13" Air would probably last just as long.
You could buy a lower-end Mac to handle what you need to do, and to make it last longer you can order it with more RAM and storage since you can't upgrade it later.
ds store wrote:
The 15" anti-glare, you likely will have to run Windows too to run software only Windows has (as well as keeping up with your skills there), and it's easier to run it as a program in OS X (virtual machine) than using Bootcamp which a weaker Mac will have to do.
OK, a couple things here. I have the 15" antiglare so I sure do love it but...where do you buy one these days? I don't think it's an option because I don't think it can be ordered any more.
Also, lots of college students can get through their program without ever using Windows, I don't think it should be assumed. The need for Windows compatibility has gone down as more required apps now live on the Web, which is platform agnostic.

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Unfortunately, you mentioned "GAMES!!!" - no Mac notebook is a good gaming machine (sad but true). For everything else, however, I would recommend a MacBook Pro (Retina or non-Retina - whichever you prefer, although my preference is for the non-Retina: it lacks the portability of the Retina but is user upgradeable whereas the Retina 13" machine is limited to 8GB of RAM, soldered onto the logic board, and a 'fixed' storage space).
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LowLuster wrote:
You are certainly welcome to your opinion. I'll stick to my reply.
In view of the fact that there are numerous applications that run properly while creating a lot of internal heat in a MBP indicates that it does not follow that heat is an inhibiting factor (within designed parameters). Thus my comment is certainly not opion, rather fact. You certainly are entitled to your reply but a third party reader should be be apprised of what the facts are.
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grace0413 wrote:
...without breaking the bank?
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2) how much space you need on your computer for data
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