7 New HP Digital Cameras At CES - Press Releases

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At the annual Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, HP announced 7 new compact digital cameras. The new cameras range from the entry-level 5-megapixel Photosmart E327 to the premium 8.2-megapixel Photosmart R927. HP also announced two new digital camera docks, the Photosmart 6221 Premier Camera Dock and the Photosmart 6220 Digital Camera Dock.

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HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera

Overview
Capture exceptional photos with the easy-to-use, point-and-shoot 5-megapixel HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera. Users can view shots on this stylishly designed 1.8-inch image display screen, email photos without attachments with HP Photosmart Share and make beautiful prints and enlargements up to 8 x 10-inches.

Key Features and Benefits

• 5-megapixels for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
  
• 1.8-inch image display and intuitive button layout allows for easy one-handed shots
  
• Compact design with positive on /off slide lens cover
  
• Shoot video clips with audio
  
• Increase storage capacity with optional SD cards (1)
  
• HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
  
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
  Technical Specifications
  
• 5-megapixel resolution
  
• 4x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 99.5mm (w) x 31.8mm (d) x 52.0mm (h)
    
  • 1.08 grams without battery
• PictBridge support
  
• Exif 2.2 support
  
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera that includes 90 days of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase March 2006 in North America.

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HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera

Overview
Get impressive 6-megapixel photos with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera. This digital camera has 21x total zoom - 3x optical, 7x digital - and features the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies. With a new feature called HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos. Intuitive button design allows for quick, one-handed shots, in addition to one-button ordering, printing and sharing of photos with Photosmart Express. (1)

Key Features and Benefits

• 6-megapixels for impressive resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size
  
• HP Precision 3x optical lens and 7x digital zoom for 21x total zoom
  
• 1.7-inch image display, intuitive button layout and overall compact stylish design allow for easy one-handed shots
  
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• Extra storage capacity available with optional SD card (2)
  
• HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
  Additional Features
  
• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
  • NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera
    
  • In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish
  • When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock, (2) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments
    
  • E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, and upload them to online albums
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Digital Camera Dock lets users easily save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in camera batteries. Add wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base to share your photos via a wireless home network. (2)

Technical Specifications

• 6-megapixel resolution
  
• 3x optical zoom, 7x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 95mm (w) x 31mm (h) x 62mm (d)
    
  • 139 grams without battery
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera that includes 90-days of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase April 2006 in North America.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.

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HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera

Overview
Easily snap beautiful photos with this stylishly designed 5-megapixel digital camera, featuring18x total zoom. With the HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera users can effortlessly snap and edit photos on the 1.7-inch image display, and order prints and share photos using the on-camera HP Photosmart Express button. (1) The camera also includes the new HP Design Gallery.

Key Features and Benefits

• 5-megapixels for impressive resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size
  
• HP Precision 3x optical lens and 6x digital zoom for18x total zoom,
  
• 1.7-inch image display, intuitive button layout and overall compact stylish design allows for easy one-handed shots
  
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• Fast shot mode allows users to capture quick, fleeting shots with minimal shutter lag
  
• Extra storage capacity available with optional SD card (2)
  
• HP Photosmart Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
  Additional Features
  
• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
  • NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera—no PC or software required.
    
  • In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera.
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish
  • When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock, (2) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments
    
  • E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, and upload them to online albums
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Digital Camera Dock lets users easily save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in-camera batteries. Add wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base to share your photos via a wireless home network. (2)

Technical Specifications

• 5-megapixel resolution
  
• 3x optical zoom, 6x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 95mm (w) x 31mm (h) x 62mm (d)
    
  • 139 grams without battery
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera that includes 90-days of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase April 2006 in North America.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.

[Photo-John]

HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera

Overview
Take stunning 6.2-megapixel photos with the elegant HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera. This ultra-compact digital camera features a bright, indoor and outdoor 2-inch image display and sturdy all metal body, while being thin enough to slip in your pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including new features such as automatic in-camera red-eye removal and HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

Key Features and Benefits

• 6.2-megapixels for incredible resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
  
• Internal HP Precision 24x total zoom, 3x optical, 8x digital
  
• 2-inch LCD for framing and viewing photos and menus – indoors or out
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• Features an elegant, thin all-metal design to fit easily in a pocket or purse
  Additional Features
  
• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
  • NEW: Automatic In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
    
  • NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera-– includes slimming feature for your best possible photos—no PC or software required.
    
  • Improved Image Advice now provides real-time feedback to users on how to improve a specific picture the next time it is captured—like having a professional photographer with you at all times!
    
  • In-camera panorama stitching allows the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera and stitch up to 5 photos together to save as one image for easy printing without downloading to a computer
    
  • High-quality VGA video with audio shoots at 24 frames per second and offers the ability to save still shots for printing
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, and printers
  
• New HP Photosmart Software allows users to edit, organize, print, share and archive digital photos
  
• Optional 6221 HP Photosmart Premium Camera Dock lets users easily view photos on TV, transfer photos to the PC, print and recharge in-camera batteries, plus a spare set. Wireless capabilities are enabled by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base (2)

Technical Specifications

• 6.2-megapixel resolution
  
• 3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 93mm (W) x 23mm (D) x 61mm (H)
    
  • 130 grams without battery
• PictBridge support
  
• JPEG (Exif 2.2)
  
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase April 2006 in North America and Europe.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.

[Photo-John]

HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera

Overview
Take stunning 6.2-megapixel photos with the elegant, metal HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera. This ultra-compact digital camera features a bright, indoor and outdoor 2.5-inch image display screen while being thin enough to slip in your pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including automatic in-camera red-eye removal and HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

Key Features and Benefits

• 6.2-megapixels for incredible resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
  
• Internal HP Precision 24x total zoom, 3x optical, 8x digital
  
• 2.5-inch LCD for framing and viewing photos and menus – indoors or out
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• Features an elegant, thin all-metal design to fit easily in a pocket or purse

Additional Features

• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
  • NEW: Automatic In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
    
  • NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera – includes slimming feature for your best possible photos—no PC or software required.
    
  • Improved Image Advice now provides real-time feedback to users on how to improve a specific picture the next time it is captured—like having a professional photographer with you at all times!
    
  • In-camera panorama stitching allows the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera and stitch up to 5 photos together to save as one image for easy printing without downloading to a computer
    
  • High-quality VGA video with audio shoots at 24 frames per second and offers the ability to save still shots for printing
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, and printers
  
• New HP Photosmart Software allows users to edit, organize, print, share and archive digital photos
  
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock lets users easily view photos on TV, transfer photos to the PC, print and recharge in-camera batteries, plus a spare. Add Wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base (2)

Technical Specifications

• 6.2-megapixel resolution
  
• 3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 93mm (W) x 23mm (D) x 61mm (H)
    
  • 130 grams without battery
• PictBridge support
  
• JPEG (Exif 2.2)
  
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase April 2006 in North America, and specific countries of Latin America and Europe.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.

[Photo-John]

HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera

Overview
The premium styled, ultra-compact HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera features a bright 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle for unsurpassed indoor and outdoor viewing. Take brilliant 8.2-megapixel photos with the powerful HP Precision 24x total zoom. With the latest features such as automatic in-camera red-eye removal, HP Design Gallery and other HP Real Life technologies, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

Key Features and Benefits

• 8.2-megapixels for brilliant resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size
  
• HP Precision 3x optical lens, 8x digital zoom for 24x total zoom
  
• 3-inch image display with an extra-wide viewing angle for shooting indoors or out.
  
• 32 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
  
• 17 shooting modes, macro multi-zone auto focus and burst mode for quality shots in a variety of conditions
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• Features an ultra-compact, durable metal body with a sleek, premium finish

Additional Features

HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:

• NEW: Automatic In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
  
• NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera – includes slimming feature for your best possible photos
  
• Improved Image Advice now provides real-time feedback to users on how to improve a specific picture the next time it is captured—like having a professional photographer with you at all times!
  
• Adaptive Lighting Bracketing allows you to adjust high-contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds while automatically capture 3 versions of the same scene – one with adaptive lighting off, one with adaptive lighting on low and the final with adaptive lighting on high
  
• In-camera panorama stitching allows the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera and stitch up to 5 photos together to save as one image for easy printing before downloading to a computer
  
• High-quality VGA video with audio shoots at 24 frames per second and offers the ability to save still shots for printing

HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish for ordering photos

Included dock recharges the camera and makes it easy to print and e-mail photos.

Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock lets users easily save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in-camera battery, plus a spare. Add Wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base to share your photos via a wireless home network. (2)
Technical Specifications

8.2-megapixel resolution

24x total zoom—3x optical, 8x digital

Dimensions/Weight

• 96 mm (W) x 25.6 mm (D) x 62 mm (H)
  
• 170 grams without batteries

PictBridge support

JPEG (Exif 2.2 support)

Support/Connectivity

• USB Connectivity
  
• USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
  
• USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4

HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase March 2006 in North America, and specific countries in Latin America and Europe.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.

[Photo-John]

HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera

Overview
Get impressive 6-megapixel photos with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera. This digital camera has 21x total zoom - 3x optical, 7x digital - and features HP Real Life technologies, including HP in-camera red eye removal and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos. Intuitive button design allows for quick, one-handed shots, in addition to one-button ordering and sharing of photos with HP Photosmart Express. (1)

Key Features and Benefits

• 6-megapixels for impressive resolution for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster-size
  
• 2-inch image display, intuitive button layout and overall compact stylish design allow for easy one-handed shots
  
• On-camera button to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express (1)
  
• 16 MB internal memory allows users to store photos in the camera
  
• Extra storage capacity available with optional SD card (2)
  
• HP Photosmart Premier Software is a complete, easy-to-use software solution for editing, organizing, printing and sharing digital photos
  Additional Features
  
• HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography and make it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include:
  • NEW: HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders right in the camera
    
  • In-camera red-eye removal to remove red-eye while images are still in the camera
• HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy – users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera – up to 34 destinations, including e-mail addresses, online albums, printers and Snapfish
  • When the digital camera is later connected to a computer or the optional camera dock,(2) the selected photos are automatically printed and/or e-mailed without burdening the recipient with large file attachments
    
  • E-mail recipients see thumbnails of the images right in the body of their e-mail message, as well as a link to the web page where they can very easily view, print and save the photos, and upload them to online albums
• Optional HP Photosmart 6221 Digital Camera Dock lets users easily save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in camera batteries. Add wireless capabilities by purchasing the HP Photosmart 6222 Wireless Dock Base to share your photos via a wireless home network. (2)

Technical Specifications

• 6-megapixel resolution
  
• 3x optical zoom, 7x digital zoom
  
• Dimensions/Weight
  • 95mm (w) x 32mm (d) x 62mm (h)
    
  • 153 grams without
• Support/Connectivity
  • USB Connectivity
    
  • USB-compatible PC with Microsoft Windows® XP, x64, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98, Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible CPU, Internet Explorer 5.01SP2 or later
    
  • USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is TBD
Expected to be available for purchase April 2006 in North America.

(1) On-camera Snapfish feature available in UK and US only.
(2) Not included; please purchase separately.