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I am looking to buy my first 3D printer and have been on undecided on the best options. I have been looking at the Prusa i3 MK2 (http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/ ... 2-kit.html) and all the reviews look great but they are currently out of stock for 6/7 weeks, is it worth waiting for them to come back in stock or get an alternative like the reRaps of the i3 like http://www.reprap.cn/he3d-prusa-ei3-sin ... p-182.html or the duplicator i3 3d printer. Are there alternatives better than the Prusa i3 on a budget or shall I wait?

It can be difficult to comment on individual printer kits as it is almost impossible to know how they vary in terms of component quality, especially given that the models you name are all Prusa i3s, so there only real difference is component quality.

You will have to investigate this aspect but you probably won't know until you get the kit. Also you should think about which source is going to offer the best aftercare service and is most likely to respond to customer service enquiries.

As iDig3Dprinting said it can be difficult to advise on what printer you should go for due to the huge choice and varied nature of each printer.

However, you seem to be going about choosing the right way. Also the Prusa i3 printers are very popular and people rate them highly.

Are there any more you have considered?

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Rubix, I am in the same position as yourself. My estimation of our situation is buy cheap by twice. I maybe wrong but there is massive prise difference between the "clones" and what I consider the orginal article,Prusa i3 mk2. It has a lot of very good reveiws and they will be using good quality components?. The fact that they can not keep up with demand is an indication of its value for money and the confidence its customers have. I am new to this 3d printing so what do I know ?

The Prusa guys also have a new multi-colour Prusa i3

I suggest you this article : 3D Printer Under 500

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depends what you want to print

what size model do you want to print? and what filament do you want to use ?
The printing size of HE3D prusa I3 is 200X200X200/200X280X200mm, and it can print almost all the filament
please according to your request to choose the printer

Great thought if you wish to buy a 3D Printer, but you did not mention the budget. For instance, cheap 3D printer kits may be available at a price as less as $175 and there are others which cost thousands of dollars.
Ensure the kind of need you have with the 3D printer and then invest your money on a good equipment from some popular brand.


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