VIDEO: Polaroid Pogo portable printer

Quick review of the new Zink printer in action

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17 March 2008 16:20 GMT / By Stuart Miles

Polaroid has announced its inkless mobile printer - called Zink - is getting a name change and a release date in the UK.

The printer will be called the Polaroid PoGo as in "Polaroid to Go" and will cost £99 when it launches in May.

In development for over 10 years, the printer will offer users the chance to print business card sized (2 x 3 inch) colour photos from their mobile phone via Bluetooth or digital camera via PictBridge without the need for a computer.

The size of a large smartphone (0.93 x 2.83 x 4.72 inches), the Polaroid PoGo printer uses thermal printing meaning there is no ink needed. Instead users will use Polaroid's specially designed paper, which will cost an expensive £3 for 10 sheets.

The company also confirmed it would be releasing the printer in a fetching pink and orange in time for Christmas later this year.

The process takes just 60 seconds from pressing go to a print in your hand and the photo paper will have a sticky back so you can stick them to your mates, the wall or anything that moves.

The printer does come with a lithium-ion battery, however it will be able to print just 15 images before needing a recharge.



Comments

  • would i be able to use the polaroid pogo with my fujifilm digital camera FinePix S7000, also could i get the pictures enlarged. Posted by Irene Boyd, Great Britain
  • Love the Pogo, looking for an additional battery. Any one have any suggestions on where or how to find one? Posted by Jade Terrisse, US
  • re: batteries - try Play.com - they have them for about £15 GBP Posted by james, uk
  • The printer works with pictbridge, if your camera has it, but you're still limited to a 2" x 3" print. The pathetic battery is very light compared to my camera or mobile 'phone battery (suggesting not much in the case). I bought a second one from Amazon £14.99 delivered. This still limits one to about 30 prints though. Posted by T:)m, Wales

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