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Hi all, I want to buy my son a 3D printer for his 20th birthday. He is a third year computer science major, so has no issues with the software side. I have no idea where to start, or even what questions to ask. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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[-] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 3 points 9 months ago

Thanks for the input. There is a lot to think about, and whilst $1,000 is ok, if I can get a good result for less, then I have no objections to that.

People here have given great advice, and have given me a good base to start my research. I have about seven weeks until his birthday, which gives me time to research and order.

Thanks to all who have weighed in

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