Being a laser printer, it can dish out 16 black-and-white pages each minute. That’s equivalent to 4 pages each minute when doing color jobs. But for both tasks, a resolution of up to 2400 dpi x 600 dpi (dots per inch) may be utilized. Upon purchase, starter toner cartridges are provided. The black toner can last for a max of 1500 pages, while the rest (cyan, magenta and yellow) each can last for up to 700 pages.

Standard media handling capacity is up to 150 sheets, courtesy of the single paper cassette available. The tray can be configured to handle a variety of media sizes. Speaking of media sizes, the machine can work on anything which measures from 3 inches x 5 inches to 8.5 inches x 14 inches. Compatible media types include plain paper, cards, transparencies, envelopes and labels. An optional 250-sheet capacity paper tray may be attached for increased media handling requirements.

An A4-size flatbed scanner is around, which can offer an interpolated image resolution of up to 4800 dpi x 4800 dpi. Out in the front is a USB 2.0 port. When scanning, you have the option to directly save the document to a USB flash memory plugged into the port. However, saving it to the computer’s hard drive or attaching it to an e-mail is also possible. Scan to network feature may be activated if the machine is shared by a workgroup.

As a copier, it works in the same speed exhibited when being used as a laser printer, for both color and mono documents. However, a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi may be taken advantage of. Up to 400 percent document enlargement may be done; that’s 35 percent for size reduction. You may choose between the automatic document feeder or flatbed scanner, and create a max of 99 reproductions.

Color and mono faxing are both allowed. Data transmission speed is up to 33.6 Kbps, thanks to the modem residing inside the CLX 3160N. Resolutions which can be used include 300 x 300 dpi and 200 x 200 dpi. As much as 320 pages may be stored on the allotted fax memory. Making up for the missing handset are user options on the control panel for easy redialing, accessing phone book address, etc.

Well laid out, the control panel makes the operation of this 4-in-one machine a breeze. Other than faxing, there are also dedicated buttons for copying, scanning and of course printing. Available USB port on the front panel may also be used for direct printing of files on a USB flash drive or digital camera. A total of 128MB RAM already comes installed. There’s support for an assortment of operating systems.

Duty cycle of the Samsung CLX 3160N Printer is set by the manufacturer at 24200 impressions a month. Providing a designated spot for this unit is recommendable, as it weighs a little over 45 pounds. And when you use Samsung CLX toner, your output will be consistently professional and sharp. Now only one nifty solution is needed to get printing, scanning, reproducing and faxing tasks done in the workplace.

The special Michael Jackson PS3 bundle (PS3 plus “This Is It”, a documentary–concert film, on Blu-ray ) unveiled today by Sony Japan wasn’t the only relevant product announcement for Japanese Jacko fans today. Nagoya-based Hagiwara-Sys Com is to release the film on two very unique media [JP], namely on a USB flash memory and an SD card.

The USB memory stick version (2GB) is dubbed “PC Edition”. Buyers will get “This Is It” in WMV format with 720×406 resolution and 1.5Mbps bit rate (the music bit rate is 128kbps). The PC Edition requires Windows XP/Vista/7 and Windows Media Player 9. Users will need to be online the first time they want to watch This Is It in order for Hagiwara to certify it’s an original file.

The so-called “Mobile Edition” of the movie is stored on a 1GB SD card. Hagiwara is selling this version for people who want to watch This Is It on their cell phones. It’s not the first time a Japanese company distributes digital content on SD cards.

Both versions will be sold in an LP jacket (315×315mm) starting January 27. Hagiwara throws in a 24-page booklet in vinyl record design and four Michael Jackson post cards. Prices: $50 for the SD version and $70 for the USB stick version.

Hagiwara is a global company, but I doubt these media will ever be available anywhere outside Japan. I’d suggest you contact Japanese movie specialist CDJapan in case you’re interested.

Amazon is selling a 7-inch JVC double-DIN stereo for $269.99 with free shipping, today only. That’s down from the normal price of $379.99.

It’s got just about every feature you could think of, too: CD/DVD playback, radio, USB flash memory drive and standard hard drive support, iPod support, Bluetooth, wireless remote, touchscreen, and an onboard 50W x 4 amp.

Just needs GPS — that’s about all that’s missing. But who needs to know how to get anywhere when you can just watch movies in the car all day?

JVC KW-AVX710 [Amazon]