The Samsung SF-430 is a single-sheet fax machine which doubles as a colour inkjet printer, copier and scanner.

It is ideal for the small office, home worker or small groups and offers 14 pages-per-minute print speed, 1,200dpi resolution and three-second transmission.

It combines colour scan, print, copy and fax operations in one compact (440 by 327 by 193mm) unit.

Key features include a fast fax, a 33.6Kbps modem, dual access for simultaneous transmission and receipt of faxes, a three-second quick scan facility and 100 speed dials.

A fax forward function re-directs faxes to a preprogrammed number so you don't miss them.

The SF-430 offers low running costs through its dual mono and colour print cartridges (mono cartridge:

£29, colour: £34), allowing black printing for faxes and text and 7ppm photo-quality colour printing without the inconvenience of swapping cartridges.

The SF430 features a PC link with Windows 9X/Me/200/XP and NT drivers and comes with email and OCR software.

Price: £249.00.

Contact: 0208 3910168.

Feel good factor: 8 out of 10.