Labelers

Slowly going through GTD...reviewing labelers:

• Brother Desktop Office Labeler with Carry Case (PT2030VP) (link)
• $55
• Wastes tape
• Includes A/C adapter
• Epson LabelWorks LW-400 Label Maker (C51CB70010) (link)
• ~$40
• Efficient use of tape
• A/C adapter not included - $25 for a 6.5V, 1.5A adapter (link)
• Epson LabelWorks LW-300 Label Maker (C51CB69010) (link)
• ~$30
• Efficient use of tape
• A/C adapter not included - $25 for a 6.5V, 1.5A adapter (link)
• Basically the same as the LW-400 without a backlit display and a few other bits.

I feel such frustration trying to find a label maker which meets my needs:

• AC adapter/rechargable
• Efficient use of tape (scratch Brother)
• Low cost for replacement tape (anyone?)
• Low cost for the initial unit

David Allen uses the Brother PT-18R, which does not meet my needs for initial cost (as of this writing, ~$100) or efficient tape use, but it does use desk space efficiently and comes with an AC adapter.

At this point, I will probably go with the Epson LabelWorks family...not sure the LW-400 really warrants the extra money, for my needs. The $25 LabelWorks AC adapter seems really over-priced...Epson publishes the specification for the unit in the user manual: 6.5V, 1.5A (~10W). They do not specify the DC plug, though.

A quick read on coaxial power connectors seems to indicate maybe an EIAJ connector.