CNET Editors' rating explained for Brother MFC-685cw
Reviewed by:
Felisa Yang
Edited by:
Matthew Elliott
Reviewed on:
10/25/07
Updated on:
10/25/07
Click here to see CNET editors' review for Brother MFC-685cw
Design:
7.0
Features:
9.0
Performance:
5.0
Service and support:
6.0

Editors' rating: hardware
CNET editors evaluate every product according to a standard set of review criteria. To see our rating criteria and weightings, click the category you're interested in here.

What the numbers mean
10.0 (Perfect):
This exceedingly rare score is reserved for a product that is as perfect as it could be.

9.0 to 9.9 (Spectacular):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores high on all of its rating criteria. It succeeds at meeting all of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful drawbacks.

8.0 to 8.9 (Excellent):
A product that receives a rating in this range is superior in so many ways that its relatively few drawbacks are not very important.

7.0 to 7.9 (Very good):
While the strengths of a product scoring in this range certainly outweigh its weaknesses, it has some minor faults that certain users should be aware of.

6.0 to 6.9 (Good):
This range represents a product that is above average. Its strengths slightly outweigh its weaknesses, making it good for most uses but not a standout.

5.0 to 5.9 (Average):
A product that scores in this range is functional but unremarkable.

4.0 to 4.9 (Mediocre):
Products in this range are below average. They fall the middle of the pack for most features, but suffer from a few additional major flaws.

3.0 to 3.9 (Poor):
You probably should not consider a product in this range or lower. There may be one or two specialized circumstances, however, that could justify the purchase of this product for a very low price for a specific demand.

2.0 to 2.9 (Terrible):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores low on all of its rating criteria. It does not satisfy any of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful strengths.

1.0 to 1.9 (Abysmal):
A product in this range should never have been produced. This product has no redeeming qualities and worse, may actually harm you or your productivity.

User opinions

7.0/10 Average user rating from 6 users Very good

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Where to buy

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Newegg.com
5.0 star rating
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Yes $22.67 $179.99
Best Buy
5.0 star rating
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Yes $19.47 $189.99
J&R Music and Computer World
5.0 star rating
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Yes $25.80 $179.99
Buy.com
5.0 star rating
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Yes Free $175.99
Circuit City
5.0 star rating
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Yes Free $189.99

See Brother MFC-685cw prices from 16 stores.

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Where to buy

Brother MFC-685cw

$166.66 - $199.99 See prices from 16 stores

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