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Polaroid has announced the launch of the Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera, the first digital camera and instant printer combination that is portable enough to take anywhere. With the push of a button, consumers can select from among the digital photos on the camera, crop or edit them and in less than 60 seconds, print full-color, 2×3-inch prints – all with a single device.

The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera is a full-feature digital camera with 100 percent inkless printing. It outputs 2×3-inch sticky-backed photos with or without fun borders and has the advantage of reviewing photos on a three-inch color LCD screen before printing. The camera measures 4.7-inches wide by 3-inches tall and weighs 10 ounces. Unlike traditional Polaroid instant cameras, photos from the Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera emerge fully developed.

Features

• Full-feature digital camera
• 2” x 3” borderless, sticky-back prints
• PC, Mac and PictBridge compatibility
• Smudge-proof, water-resistant, virtually tear-proof photos
• Fade-resistant, long-lasting images
• No waste – no ink cartridges
• 60-second print time
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Specifications

• 3.0” bright color LCD for viewing images
• 4x digital zoom
• SD compatible for expanded memory
• View and crop image on camera before printing
• Automatic picture lighting enhancement
• In-camera red-eye removal
• Electronic self timer
• PictBridge compatible
• Size: Approx. 3.0” H X 4.7″ W X 2.0” D
• Weight: Approx. 10 oz. (without battery, memory card, and photo paper)

The Polaroid PoGo™ Instant Digital Camera uses the same ZINK Paper and ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology from ZINK Imaging. ZINK is an ink-free printing technology which replaces ink cartridges or ribbons with ZINK Paper – a composite material that has embedded, heat-activated dye crystals. Before printing, ZINK Paper appears white like regular photo paper. Once the pictures are printed, they are immediately dry to the touch, durable and smudge and water resistant.

What’s in the box

• Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera
• Wrist strap
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• 10 sheets Polaroid PoGo ZINK Photo Paper
• Carrying case
• AC adapter/charger
• USB cable

The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera will be available beginning in March 2009 at major retailers for a suggested retail price of $199. Ten-packs of ZINK Photo Paper, which can be used in both the Instant Digital Camera and the Instant Mobile Printer, retail for $4.99 and 30-packs for $12.99, and widely available at retailers in the USA and Europe.