Most 3D printers start at $1,000 and can be as expensive as $5,000. And even then, they're not always as easy to use and don't offer features as good as those of the Da Vinci Jr. In comparison ...

The da Vinci Jr makes 3D printing more affordable than ever, but it's a long way from the Star Trek replicator-style precision instrument you might be dreaming of.

The XYZ da Vinci Mix Jr. is a decent 3D printer at a good price that features a color-blending trick up its sleeve. Unfortunately, the trick doesn’t turn out to be as cool as it first looks ...