Can't beat blurb for the price. Of course price aside - Asuka wins hands down - but price factors in to everything; especially when it's a quarter the cost.
Paper weight is good and durable.
Print quality is above average.
Colors came out nicely.
The canvas exterior (my only real complaint) is a bit disappointing. Just keep the nice cover on at all times and appreciate the thickness of your wallet.
I use Asuka for my professional needs, but I'm considering offering Blurb as a budget alternative. I'll definitely use Blurb for all my future personal albums. Check them out
http://www.blurb.com.
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AT Harris
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