HP Photosmart 320 digicam targets entry level

27th June - 2002
By Ian Burley

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Some 2 megapixel cameras still cost over £300. The new HP Photosmart 320 has a provisional Euro price tag of €249 and we estimate the UK price should be under £200 inc.VAT. However, cost cutting is evident with the 320. The lens is a non-zooming optic and there is no built in lens protection.

No removable memory card is supplied, though 8MB of internal memory is featured and a SD memory card slot is provided. Like its more expensive 812 and 720 siblings, the Photosmart 320 enables the user to assign email addresses to selected pictures before they are transferred to a host PC. These photos can then be automatically emailed to their chosen recipients. Again, the standard £59 Photosmart 8881 docking station is an option for the 320 and is supplied with a set of four AA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Below is HP’s official information release on the Photosmart 320:

HP Photosmart 320 Digital Camera

All information regarding this product is under embargo until June 24, 2002.

Overview:

Enjoy outstanding quality and performance with the 2.1-megapixel, 4x digital zoom HP Photosmart 320 digital camera. This digital camera features HP Instant Share technology, allowing users to snap a photo and then select on the camera where the photo will go the next time it is connected to a computer or optional HP Photosmart 8881 digital camera dock. Users can select from up to 14 different destinations to send photos, including e-mail addresses, printers and more. The HP Photosmart 320 digital camera also captures motion with the video clip feature.

Highlights:

Ensure outstanding results with 2.1-megapixel total resolution and 4x digital zoom – great for e-mail and photo enlargements (up to 20 x 25-cm) in crisp, clear detail
Use HP Instant Share to select on the camera where photos will go – choose from up to 14 destinations, including e-mail addresses, printers and hpphoto.com
Capture memories as they happen using the video clip feature
Store photos with 8 MB internal memory; add more memory using the Secure Digital memory card slot (memory card sold separately)
Connect the camera to the optional HP Photosmart 8881 digital camera dock to easily upload photos to a PC or Mac, recharge batteries and view photos on a TV
Print photos directly from the camera to an HP PSC 950 all-in-one and USB-enabled HP colour inkjet printers via included USB cable — no computer required
Use the HP Memories Disc Creator software (included), to create a digital slide show for viewing on a computer or TV with DVD player; organise and store your digital photos on a CD
Edit, create and print photos, including photo album pages, using the included HP Photo & Imaging Software

Specifications:

2.1-megapixel total resolution
4x digital zoom
HP Instant Share technology
Video clip feature
3.8 cm colour LCD for immediate review of photos
Automatic exposure, flash and red-eye reduction
8 MB internal memory
Secure Digital card slot for additional memory (card sold separately)
Docking capability and in-camera charging with the optional HP Photosmart 8881 digital camera dock, which includes 4 AA NiMH batteries

Price:

European estimated street price of €249 (actual prices may vary)

Support/Connectivity:

USB interface supports Microsoft Windows1 XP, Me, 2000 Professional, 98 and MacOS 9.1 or higher; MacOS X 10.1.2 or higher

Dimensions:

11.3 cm (w) x 4.4 cm(d) x 6.9 cm(h)

Weight:

160 grams

Other:

One-year limited warranty backed by hp customer care service and support

24-hour electronic support available at www.hp.com/go/support

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