DYMO LabelManager 160
Previously, I used the DYMO LabelManager 280 that I got seven years ago. I bought it at an excellent price of S$27.18, which excludes the shipping cost to Singapore.
Sadly, I think there is some power issue with the device, and I can no longer switch it on. Also, the LCD screen is starting to turn black as well. It has served Li Xiang and me for a good seven years.
I decided to get back the same brand since I have spare cassettes. This time I got the DYMO LabelManager 160 from Amazon.sg for S$69.59. Shipping is included.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996191_cf19ac911f_c.jpg)
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496053_7ed1735ffa_c.jpg)
It comes with three D1 label cassettes.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665498552_28f941eb4a_c.jpg)
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Packaging Contents](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666496033_8d7ee9ba9e_c.jpg)
DYMO LabelManager 160 is a model down from DYMO LabelManager 280 as it cannot connect to your computer and uses 6x AAA batteries instead of a rechargeable one.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666288579_8d02b529b6_c.jpg)
In terms of design, DYMO LabelManager 160 feels more plasticky and less premium than the DYMO LabelManager 280.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996111_cbd4453646_c.jpg)
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Side](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52665996031_7441ccf027_c.jpg)
I have not connected my DYMO LabelManager 280 to my computer, so that feature is useless. And I prefer to use AA batteries as I have plenty of Eneloop rechargeable batteries.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Battery Compartment](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666495938_44e0f12468_c.jpg)
![DYMO LabelManager 160 - Cassette Compartment](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430960_3517147367_c.jpg)
![DYMO LabelManager 160](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430920_f63c122ae7_c.jpg)
All the buttons on the DYMO LabelManager 160 are actual buttons, whereas, for the DYMO LabelManager 280, the action buttons at the top are covered with a sheet of plastic to make it look premium.
![DYMO LabelManager 160 vs DYMO LabelManager 280](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52666430890_992b6ae579_c.jpg)
Despite looking more plasticky, I feel that the DYMO LabelManager 160 is more rugged than the DYMO LabelManager 280, so hopefully, it can last me more than seven years.