Monoprice, a California based discount electronics company, today announced the launch of the MonoPrice Dual Extrusion 3D Printer. The printer will cost just $1199, and feature two extruder heads, meaning that printing with multiple colors is possible. The company claims that this is the cheapest dual extrusion printer on the market. Here are some basic specs for MonoPrice's new machine:

Case Color Black Powder Coated
Extruder MK-8 Dual Head with upgraded release
Plate Heated Metal Build Plate
Print Technology FDM
Build Volume 8.9" x 5.7" x 5.9" (225 x 145 x 150 mm)
Printing Material ABS/PLA/PVA Filament 1.75mm
Layer Resolution ±0.10mm
Positioning Precision XY: 11 Microns (0.0004")
Z: 2.5 Microns (0.0001")
Layer Thickness 0.1 - 0.5mm
Nozzle Diameter 0.40mm
Printing Speed 24cc/hour
Extruder Temp. 0-250°C
Heating Plate Temp. 0-120°C
Connectivity USB Cable, SD Card
OS Compatibility Windows® XP/Vista®/7/8
Linux, Mac® OS X®
Operation LCD Screen + 5 keys control
AC Input 100~240 VAC, ~2 amps, 50~60 Hz, 350W
Dimensions 18.7" x 12.7" x 15.1" (476 x 322 x 383 mm)
Weight 28.7 lbs. (13kg)
Software ReplicatorG
File Types Input:STL/OBJ
Output:X3G

Further details on this printer can be found here: http://3dprint.com/3678/monoprice-du...ion-3d-printer

Here is a picture of the dual extruders: