David - I see you tested them both. I do primarily high gloss color portraits (some limited BW work). I was leaning toward the 2400 but have been told the color would be noticeably better on the R1800 or even the R800. I have tried to test the same print on both but have not been able to do so. As you seem experienced in both, I was wondering if you had a reaction. The $$ are not really the issue -- I simply want to get the best prints. Thanks.