3D Systems will soon have a new 3D printer available. Compared to Makerbot this seems a bit pricey... But I assume it's more oriented to the less DIY-inclined among us, which is good.

Sometime in the next few months, 3D Systems will start selling a new Cube 3D printer priced at $1299 that comes with a cartridge of plastic available in ten colors. The printer is 14-by-14-by-18 inches, weighs less than 9 pounds, and can print about ten to twelve "average size" parts, which Rajeev Kulkarni, 3D Systems VP and general manager of consumer solutions, says works out to be about $4 to $5 per part. When it’s time to reorder a new cartridge, the cost is $50.

One thing: after living through 20 years of inkjet cartridge fascism, I seriously hope the future of 3D printing comes without cartridges. Thank you very much.