I like to talk about my ever-so-reliable laser printer, a Brother monochrome that has lasted me almost 8 years now and is still going strong. Paid around $600 back in 2000 and thought it was a bargain. Colour laser printer? You probably need a budget of a small car back in 2000 to ever consider that.

However, like all computers, gadgets and general electronics, colour laser printers drop in price over time as technology advances. Especially in the last year or two, it is quite reasonable to pick up a basic colour laser printer for under $500.

But what about a HP Colur LaserJet for under $150?!

Thanks to cexing for posting HP’s latest cashback deal on printers. Now when you buy:

• HP Color LaserJet 1600 (Price Comparison)
• HP Color LaserJet 2600n (Price Comparison)
• HP Color LaserJet CM1015 MFP) (Price Comparison)
• HP Color LaserJet CM1017 MFP) (Price Comparison)

You can get $200 as cashback!

Offer valid on purchases from 23 November 2007 to 31 March 2008 from participating HP Resellers. Final claims MUST be received by 5pm EST 14/04/2008 to be eligible for your HP Colour Cash Back. To claim you just need to download the online claim form, fill in the details and mail it back to HP.

That makes the cheapest HP Color LaserJet 1600 under $150! Very good deal if you are looking at upgrading your home printers.