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Polaroid re-launch announced
600 film and Polaroid One, Two and Three incoming soon 13 October 2009 16:18 GMT
Summit Global, the licensee of the Polaroid brand, has officially announced the world re-launch of Polaroid, with both instant photography products and digital offerings due to be re-available.

The new Polaroid will manufacture a range of instant film products...
Limited Edition Polaroid instant camera available
With film! 25 September 2009 12:50 GMT
As many of you will know, Polaroid is a dying format, and getting hold of new cameras and film especially is a tricky business.

Urban Outfitters is currently offering a Polaroid Limited Edition camera - complete with a 10 pack of type 779 instant film.
Urban Outfitters brings back Polaroid camera
700 numbered cameras brought back from the dead 21 August 2009 3:39 GMT
Polaroid might have stopped production of their instant film last year in 2008, but that hasn't stopped the fan base crying out for more.

Those keen to relive those iconic "Polaroid moments" can now do so thanks to Urban Outfitters who have 700 hand-numbered...
Daily Tech Deal: Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 30 June 2009 13:03 GMT
Digital cameras are pretty top, but despite their convenience they do have a down side, they tend not to encourage the printing off of photos.

Today's tech deal is in the form, then - surprise surprise - of a printer. Play.com are selling the Polaroid PoGo...
Polaroid PoGo instant digital camera announced
Next-gen printing snapper at Firebox from 11 May 1 May 2009 16:36 GMT
The Polaroid PoGo instant digital camera is due to launch in the UK on 11 May, and etailer Firebox has nabbed the initial exclusive to sell the new snapper.

Combining the instant fun of an old skool Polaroid camera with the portable PoGo photo printer, this...
Polaroid bought for $87 million
New consumer electronics incoming 17 April 2009 11:53 GMT
Iconic camera company Polaroid has been acquired in the States by a joint venture from Gordon Brothers Brands and Hilco Consumer Capital in an $87 million deal.

Following the news late last year that Polaroid was filing for bankruptcy protection, the news has...
Ex-Polaroid employee planning the "re-invention of instant film"
Developing a new product for 2010 26 January 2009 18:21 GMT
So Polaroid may have introduced the new instant digital camera to some way make up for the discontinuation of the original Polaroid, but it seems some have felt this just wasn't good enough.

Therefore, André Bosman, a former Polaroid employee and Florian Kaps, a...
Polaroid announce PoGo Instant Digital Camera
CES 2009: Combines printer and digital camera all-in-one 9 January 2009 19:50 GMT
Following on from the PoGo printer launched in July 2008, Polaroid has announced the all-in-one PoGo Instant Digital Camera, a new device that combines a digital camera and instant printer in one portable package.

With the push of a button, users will be able...
Polaroid files for bankruptcy protection
Parent company fraud case blamed 19 December 2008 10:47 GMT
In the States, Polaroid has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The reason behind the filing is Tom Petters, the founder of Petters Group, that owns Polaroid is under investigation for running a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme.
PoGo Instant Photo Printer from Polaroid
A handheld beauty for instant sticky pics 23 July 2008 17:53 GMT
The PoGo Instant photo printer is just the solution for all those times you want to print photos off your mobile phone or digital camera when you're out and about.

From the legend of instant pictures, Polaroid, the PoGo measures a pocket-fitting 7.2cm(W) x 12cm(D)...
VIDEO: Clash of the Photo Frames
Who will win? Play the video to find out. 22 March 2008 19:33 GMT
This week Megawhat checks out digital photo frames pitting the latest offerings from Toshiba, Kodak and Polaroid against each other.

We look at the Toshiba Tekbright, Kodak's wireless Easyshare EX1011 and Polaroid's XSU-00770B with in-built Wireless Weather...
VIDEO: Megawhat checks out the latest TVs
Televisual treat in video... 17 March 2008 17:47 GMT
Megawhat.tv, the WebTV channel from the world of technology and gadgets brought to you in conjunction with Pocket-lint.co.uk, has a new episode waiting and ready to view now.

In this week's episode of Megawhat presenter Stuart Miles travels the length and breadth...
VIDEO: Polaroid Pogo portable printer
Quick review of the new Zink printer in action 17 March 2008 16:20 GMT
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...
Polaroid shows off concept TV
Design to offer any pattern you want 13 March 2008 17:46 GMT
Polaroid has shown off a prototype television design that would allow patriotic Brits to show off how much they love the UK and in particular the Union Flag.

Like something out of a British version of a Michael Bay movie, the LCD television's casing is adorned...
Polaroid to launch kids camera
You know, for kids 13 March 2008 17:14 GMT
Polaroid, realising that you might not want to give your 5-year-old your latest digital camera, has created one specifically for kids.

Called the Polaroid Pixie, the new model will come in pink or blue, feature a 3-megapixel sensor, a 2.4-inch screen and run...
Polaroid PoGo Printer gets UK launch date
Inkless Zink printer coming soon 13 March 2008 16:26 GMT
Polaroid has announced its inkless mobile printer called Zink is getting a name change and a release date in the UK.

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

In development...
Polaroid to stop making instant film
Current stocks will last until 2009 14 February 2008 10:05 GMT
Polaroid, the company behind the iconic instant camera, is to stop making instant film.

The firm has announced it is to close factories in Massachusetts in the States, Mexico and the Netherlands. Polaroid stopped making the instant cameras approximately a year...
Polaroid launches Freescape digital media system
Hub, media extender, digi-frame and PMP all share common platform 14 January 2008 14:54 GMT
Polaroid has launched a new line of "instant entertainment products" that they say will help consumers unlock their digital media.

The Freescape line of digital media-sharing products enable
consumers to enjoy their digital photos, songs and videos away...
Polaroid launches Zink Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone printer
"Instant pics for the digi age" 14 January 2008 12:31 GMT
Polaroid has launched a PictBridge, Bluetooth and USB-enabled Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer for both digital cameras and mobile phones.

Roughly the size of a deck of cards, the Polaroid Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer is described as the "simple...
Polaroid announces new DVD player
Movies on the move 7 December 2007 17:20 GMT
The DPJ-08580B is the latest portable DVD player from Polaroid.

The device has been unveiled in Japan with a price tag of 28,000 JPY, which is around £124.

As well as playing DVDs, it can also be used to display the contents of fifth generation...
Polaroid to launch personal media player
Photo viewer and movie and music player 24 August 2007 16:34 GMT
Polaroid are moving away from their instant camera roots in the UK and moving more into the world of consumer electronics.

The company, which incidentally celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, is planning a range of easy to use and affordable devices....
CES 2007: Polaroid launches two Wi-Fi enabled media players
Swinger players will be released in the coming months 10 January 2007 13:07 GMT
Polaroid has decided to throw its hat into the lucrative portable media player ring, and is launching a pair of Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

The devices, dubbed Swinger, are being displayed at the Polaroid stand at CES.

They will come in two models, one...
CES 2007: Polaroid Launches Photo Backup Device
Say bye to losing all your images 9 January 2007 23:58 GMT
Polaroid has announced a new media backup device that enables consumers to back up photos from their personal computer by simply plugging the device into the computer's USB port.

Once plugged in, it instantly searches the computer for all digital images and...
Polaroid's pink foursome raises money for breast cancer research
Candy-coloured digicams in honour of a good cause 28 September 2006 14:27 GMT
Polaroid is supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the US by releasing four of their point and shoot digital cameras in pink hues.

The four models, the a520M, i533P, i639M, and i733LP come in pink, light pink, and bright magenta.

The a520M...
Polaroid ups the ante with new 10MP compact camera
First 10MP compact camera from Polaroid on the market 30 May 2006 17:42 GMT
Polaroid has released a 10MP compact camera in the US market.

The resolution appears to be the stand-out feature on the i1032 that has otherwise-average specifications for a compact.

It has a 3x optical and 4x digital zoom, as well as a 2.4-inch...