Its finding is yes. And no. And maybe it doesn't matter much.

According to the report, printer manufacturers claim that 4x6 prints cost about 28 cents per, while Consumer Reports measures the cost at 50 cents each.

Snapfish offers 4x6 prints-by-mail for 12 cents each — and 10 cents per when 1,000 are pre-paid. Add shipping, of course. Local NYC shop Adorama charges 19 cents for the same size when picked up. Plus tax, ya-da ya-da.

We're talkin' pennies here. And convenience. And the ability to edit color on a shot that may not have come out great. So, if you're printing a few vacation shots, fire up the home printer. If you're printing up a bunch for family and don't need 'em right away, order out.

The Times further estimates that printing an 8x10 at home costs "about a third of the $3 a copy Walgreens charges." I guess, but 50 cents times four (the approximate ratio of an 8x10 to a 4x6) isnt $1, and you shouldn't be paying $3 anyway. Two bucks seems to be an inexpensive standard found at numerous outlets.

Again, I will throw out Fotki.com's pricelist as the cheapest I've found online for prints of just about any size, and certainly the best for 11x14 ($2.50), 16x20 ($8.50) and 24x36 ($12).

My 6-color Epson R200 printer (pictured, and recommended), prints up to 8x10 borderless, retails for $99 new, but is selling for much cheaper on eBay.

Today's News Links:

• Passengers, Check Your T-Shirt Before Boarding — Some lady was booted off a Southwest Airlines flight for wearing a shirt a shirt I first saw in Venice Beach, one that featured George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Condi Rice above the headline "Meet the Fuckers." Funny stuff at a bar, but if you're wearing it in public with kids around, quite trashy.

• More States Step Toward 'Net Tax — Looks like the days of avoiding tax by ordering high-priced items online are coming to an end. And just in time for the holiday shopping season.

• Can Bloggers Strike it Rich? — Wired.com reports that "Weblog salaries are about a quarter to half what a mid-level editorial job would pay." So, I guess the answer is no. But the author does estimate that the Fleshbot writers make $7,000 to $8,000 a month. Which isn't bad unless you have to review the gay stuff. Not that there's anything wrong with writing about it.

• Friendster Outs Voyeurs — A new "Who's Viewed Me" feature could end up hurting the service's page views, as surfers usually don't want their behavior publicized. Duh.

• Nagin Hopes Casinos Will Attract Tourists — It's a logical way to help bring people back. Drop drink prices, get hotter strippers, increase gambling options, recruit for street freaks and turn the level of debauchery up a notch. Music and food go a long way, but let's not kid ourselves about why New Orleans was awarded Super Bowls, Final Fours and served as America's No. 1 convention city.