Prices for monochrome lasers continue to fall, as shown by two $150 network-capable models on our chart. Brother's HL-2070N, in second place, and Lexmark's debuting E120n, ranked third, are ideal for small groups of low-volume users and delivered good text output at respectable speeds.
Meanwhile, Samsung has improved its chart presence with the debut of two units: the $200, fourth-place ML-2571N and the $299, seventh-place ML-3051ND.
Both models are network-capable, but the ML-3051ND features a small LCD that helps simplify network installation, plus a handy duplexer for two-sided printing. In addition, its speed and print quality approach those of the less expensive (and top-ranked) Brother HL-5250DN.