IDG Contributor Network: What makes Prusa i3 MK2 the best 3D printer?

I have been thinking about buying a 3D printer for a long time. However, I could never justify the $2000+ cost of a good quality printer, especially knowing that there would never be any practical use for it. I have played with 3D printers before at tech shows, but all they did was print the same stock object.Then one of my friends bought a cheap 3D printer from Amazon and invited me over to have a look at it. He had printed cases for his Raspberry Pis, toys for his kids and even some Halloween