They dont dry up that fast but yes, if your usage is at home, where I am presuming the usage is going to be only once in a while, the catridge will not perform to your expectations.
But if its for regular usage purposes, chk on printing cost per page and after sales service.
I would close my eyes and pick a HP product. They have excellent service. Samsung has good printers but I am not sure of service. Same goes with canon.