So You Want to Buy a 3D Printer?

So you think you are in the market for a new shiny 3D printer?  Well It looks like there are a lot of companies out there that would love to sell you one.  In fact, it looks like some of the top manufacturers are buying up advertizing from top sites like Google.  When I searched for "3D Printers" I got the results below.

Stratasys and Solidoodle are familiar names in the 3D printer arena, but I've never heard of Zeepro.  After further investigation, it look like it is a Kick Starter project.  According to their website, "Zim is the first personal 3D printer to feature a dual extruders printing head with Ethernet & WiFi connectivity, an onboard micro-camera, smartphone and tablet control, and an exclusive refillable cartridge system. With Zim, 3D printing is about to go mainstream, as everyone from hobbyists to children will now be able to print high quality 3D objects quickly and safely using various materials and colors, at an affordable price."

It almost seems like there is a new, "cheap" 3D printer on the market every week.  This is a trend I will keep a close eye on.