Polaroid's inkless printer to launch

Juniper Foo | Jun 03, 2008

Polaroid's Zink (a.k.a. Zero Ink) printer, which we Craved about back in January, has a launch date. Mark July for the pocket-sized printer if you happen to be near a Best Buy or Target outlet on your next US visit. It'll probably mosey along to Asia eventually. But if you can't wait, the pint-sized PoGo could yield savings on those costly ink cartridges as it employs an inkless technology. Not only that, with US Customs now getting stricter on luggage weight, the palm-sized PoGo will barely put a dent on baggage allowance at just 226.8g (8oz).

According to the specs, the PoGo outputs 2 x 3-inch prints with sticker backs at 60 seconds per full-color printout. It'll work with camera-phones via Bluetooth and digital cameras through PictBridge. The Zink photo paper, which is waterproof, tear-proof and smear-proof, is expected to cost 33-40 US cents per print; US$3.99 for a 10-pack; or US$9.99 per 30-pack. The printer, which works both with a battery or charging cable, will retail for US$149.

Source and picture credit: Polaroid Newsroom

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