Looking at the specs on both, 3.0 amps, 350 watts, both are single heat level - I don't think there is any difference at all. Just difference in "marketing" writeup.
Read the specs on one here:
http://tinyurl.com/29anbpscompare specs on other here:
http://tinyurl.com/2b4nr8ySure sound the same to me.
Ken H>
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <rrrydman@...> wrote:
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> Anyone know the difference between the 1701860 and 1701870 GBC laminators? What might be advantageous attributes? One is described Creative while the 1870 is described photo quality. The 1860 has been mentioned as being usable by others, is this also the case with the 1870?
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> Thanks,
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> Bob R.
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