October 04, 2007

HP Photosmart A626: Inkjet Photo Printer Features Touchscreen, Stylus, and Sophistication

By Taeho Lim

Printer News: HP Photosmart A626 Enables You to Polish Up Your Photos on a Touchscreen

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Ever wish you could do more with a stylus than simply sign your credit card bill at the grocery store? HP decided that football commentators and Nintendo DS users shouldn't have all the fun when it released the Photosmart A626, a compact inkjet photo printer with a 4.8 inch touchscreen and a stylus you can use to edit your photos. You can even add drawings and other objects with a few well-placed penstrokes, er stylus strokes. It also features an on-screen keyboard for a truly interactive interface.

In addition to the unique screen, this 3.4 pound printer outputs a 4x6 photo in 39 seconds, and can print via USB, PictBridge, memory card, or optional Bluetooth. The Photosmart A626 also enables you to print anywhere you go with an optional rechargeable battery. This compact photo printer shipped in September 2007 at an MSRP of $179.99.

Summary

Compact photo printer best for photo enthusiasts and prosumers.
MSRP: $179.99

Manufacturer

Supplies

Recommended Paper
HP Glossy Photo Paper 4x6

Specs that matter

Release date: September 2007
Notable Features: Compact, 4.8 inch color touchscreen with stylus and on-screen keyboard, PC-free printing, optional Bluetooth
Seconds per photo 39
Resolution: 1200x1200 dpi (black), 4800x1200 dpi (color)
Paper Trays: 1
Paper Capacity: 20
Interface: USB, PictBridge, memory card, optional Bluetooth
Compatibility: Mac and Windows
Dimensions: 9.92x4.61x5.2 inches
Weight: 3.4 lbs.

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