The Philips Magic 2 is a compact and stylish fax machine designed for the small office. A simplified universal structure and well laid-out control panel make the Philips Magic 2 fax machine easier to use, while the integrated handset eliminates the need to spend more for a separate one, but it is quite slow and media support is very limited.
Design
The sleek design and small footprint of the Philips Magic 2 thermal fax allow it to fit well into any contemporary office environment. The Magic 2 printer model is built conventionally with a sheetfed scanner, basic modem, a telephone handset, and a user-friendly operator panel. A paper cassette is provided for easy paper loading.
Advantages
Full telephony features are included in the Philips Magic 2 ink film fax including a cordless handset and an answering machine. The ergonomic control panel is easy to operate with larger buttons and a fairly large display screen. The Philips Magic 2 fax printer includes a mercury button and an automatic paper cut-off function. Polling and G3 features are also present. Compatible Philips Magic 2 ink refills are sold for this machine to allow users to make cost savings.
Disadvantages
It lacks some essential features including error recognition and email or internet functionality. The Magic 2 thermal fax uses a 9.6Kbps fax modem, which is slow and not compatible with super G3. It uses thermo transfer print technology, which means that output will fade over time. The Philips Magic 2 does not have multifunctional capabilities. There is no speakerphone. The fax machine could be more efficient if it offered more features. Users might be able to get more value for their money with a better and more equipped product offered by the competition.
