By
Edvarcl Heng
29/08/2006
URL:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/printers/0,39051182,39401992,00.htm
BEIJING, CHINA--Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday launched a series of 14 new printers which included products from both the Deskjet and Photosmart series.
As part of the launch of more than 70 printing and imaging products, the new inkboxes come under HP's drive to take advantage of the anticipated growth in printer usage as more consumers migrate from analog to digital printing solutions. According to the Palo Alto company, some 5.2 trillion pages will be printed via digital printing by 2010, which is roughly a 41 percent increase from 2005's 3.68 trillion pages.
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Small and stylish. HP's new range of compact photo printers |
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Among the key products at the launch was the HP Photosmart D7360 photo printer, which features a touch-activated 3.4-inch display panel that helps to simplify the user experience when printing without a computer. According to Christopher Morgan, senior vice president for HP's Asia Pacific Imaging and Printing group, the D7360 will assist in creating a photo kiosk-like feel and lower the number of steps between the camera and the final printout.
For instant storage, the mobile HP Photosmart A716 compact photo printer offers a built-in 4GB hard drive for storing and printing on-the-go. It also comes with in-printer photo-editing functions, negating the need for a PC.
Morgan also spoke on the Snapfish online photo printing site launched in the US, which will roll out in Asia Pacific at an unspecified date. "HP will eventually go beyond the home and expand into the retail and online printing space."
In response to questions on how Snapfish competes against photo-sharing sites like Flickr, Morgan explained that the US model for Snapfish leverages the synergy between the site and its retail partners by offering Snapfish photo kiosks in their outlets. Morgan also explained that the graphical user interface in HP's Photosmart printers will be in its Snapfish photo kiosks as well.
Photosmart photo printers
| Photosmart All-in-Ones |
Compact photo printers |
Deskjet printers
Photosmart photo printer
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Who is it for? For those who prize fast photo printing speeds above all.
What is it? Photo inkjet printer
Notable features:
12 seconds of printing time for 4 x 6-inch photos
3.4-inch touchscreen
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Price: US$199 (S$314.12)
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Who is it for? Home offices which require lab-quality photos fast.
What is it? Photo inkjet printer
Notable features:
12 seconds of printing time for 4 x 6-inch photos
2.7-inch touchscreen
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Price: US$149 (S$235.20)
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Who is it for? Home-based users who need fast print speeds but not the touchscreen.
What is it? Photo inkjet printer
Notable features:
12 seconds of printing time for 4 x 6-inch photos
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Price: US$129 (S$203.63)
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Who is it for? Consumers looking for a simple printer that's capable of fast print speeds in the home.
What is it? Photo inkjet printer copier
Notable features:
Direct printing of photos onto CD and DVD media
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: In most of Asia Pacific in October 2006
Price: US$99 (S$156.27)
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Photosmart photo printers | Photosmart All-in-Ones | Compact photo printers | Deskjet printers
Photosmart All-in-Ones
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Who is it for? AIO users who print regularly via Bluetooth from their mobile devices.
What is it? Photo inkjet AIO printer
Notable features:
Automated 4 x 6-inch tray for dedicated photo printing
3.6-inch QVGA display panel
Built-in Bluetooth and Ethernet wired/wireless connectivity
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: Mid-September in China, Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan
Price: US$399 (S$629.82)
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Who is it for? For home offices which require print sharing over a small wireless network.
What is it? Photo inkjet AIO printer
Notable features:
Automated 4 x 6-inch tray for dedicated photo printing
2.4-inch QVGA display panel
Built-in Ethernet wired/wireless connectivity
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: NA
Price: US$299 (S$471.97)
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Who is it for? Home office users who simply require an AIO capable of fast prints.
What is it? Photo inkjet AIO printer
Notable features:
Automated 4 x 6-inch tray for dedicated photo printing
2.4-inch QVGA display panel
Basic photo editing on printer itself
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: N.A.
Price: US$199 (S$314.12)
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Who is it for? Consumers who require an AIO printer that can fit into a small workspace.
What is it? Photo inkjet AIO printer
Notable features:
Prints lab-quality photos in 25 seconds
Built-in photo editing for red-eye removal
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: Now in Asia, October 2006 in Japan
Price: US$99 (S$156.27)
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Who is it for? Consumers who require the use of an AIO printer with or without the computer.
What is it? Photo inkjet AIO printer
Notable features:
2.4-inch display
Basic photo-editing functions
Panoramic printing up to 8.5 x 24 inches
Availability: Now in Asia, October 2006 in Japan
Price: US$149 (S$235.20)
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Photosmart photo printers | Photosmart All-in-Ones | Compact photo printers | Deskjet printers
Compact photo printers
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Who is it for? For consumers who like a glam printer to tote along on their next picnic.
What is it? Compact photo printer
Notable features:
Small, fold-up design for easy mobility
Prints directly from most memory cards and PictBridge-enabled cameras
Prints 4 x 6-inch photos in 53 seconds
Availability: August 2006 in most of Asia
Price: US$99 (S$156.27)
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Who is it for? For consumers who like a small mobile inkbox and the ability to edit pictures on the printer itself.
What is it? Compact photo printer
Notable features:
Small, fold-up design for easy mobility
Prints directly from most memory cards and PictBridge-enabled cameras
Prints 4 x 6-inch photos in 39 seconds
Basic photo-editing functions
2.4-inch display panel
Availability: September 2006 in Asia Pacific
Price: US$179 (S$282.55)
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Who is it for? For consumers who like a small mobile inkbox and the ability to edit pictures on the printer itself.
What is it? Compact photo printer
Notable features:
Small, fold-up design for easy mobility
Prints direct from most memory cards and PictBridge-enabled cameras
Prints 4 x 6-inch photos in 39 seconds
Basic photo-editing functions
2.5-inch display panel
4GB memory storage
Availability: September 2006 in China and Australia
Price: US$249 (S$393.05)
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Photosmart photo printers | Photosmart All-in-Ones | Compact photo printers | Deskjet printers
Deskjet printers
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Who is it for? Consumers looking for an AIO with a tiny footprint.
What is it? Deskjet printer
Notable features:
Color printing speed at 14ppm
Fold-up paper tray to maximize desktop real estate
Scans of up to 1,200 x 2,400dpi
Availability: N.A.
Price: US$79 (S$124.70)
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Who is it for? Home businesses seeking a quality printer without a siginificant sacrifice in office space.
What is it? Deskjet printer
Notable features:
Color printing speed at 14ppm
Convenient, one-touch print cancel button
Availability: N.A.
Price: US$49 (S$77.35)
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Who is it for? Home users seeking a modern look in their printer along with fast color print speeds.
What is it? Deskjet printer
Notable features:
Color printing speed at 23ppm
Convenient, one-touch print cancel button
100-sheet fold-up paper tray for easy storage
Availability: N.A.
Price: US$79 (S$124.70)
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