Polaroid used to make instant cameras allowing you could take a picture, and print it immediately. As digital photography became more and more popular, this type of cameras mostly disappeared, but Polaroid is giving it another go with Socialmatic camera running Android, that can print regular pictures and even selfies thanks to its rear and frontal cameras, using its embedded ZINK Zero Ink printer.
Polaroid Socialmatic specifications:
- SoC – Unnamed ARM processor
- System Memory – N/A
- Storage – 4GB Internal Storage + micro SD card slot
- Cameras – 14MP frontal camera with LED flash, 2MP rear camera
- Display – 4.5″ Touchscreen LCD with Mood Assistant A.I.
- Audio – Stereo Speakers
- Connectivity – GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth
- Remote Printing Capabilities, 2″x3″ Zink Instant Filters
- USB – Micro USB port for charging and file transfer?
- Battery – Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Dimensions – 13.2 cm x 13.2 cm x 3.0 cm
Since the camera also has Wi-Fi connectivity, you can also share your pictures on social networks like Facebook. A QR code can be added to the printed picture to let people find more information about the picture.
The camera can be purchased on Amazon for $299.99, with shipping schedules for January 1, 2015. More details may be found on Polaroid Socialmatic’s product page.
Via Liliputing and Digital Trends
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